Toluca vs New York City FC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Leagues Cup 2025

This is going to be the first-ever meeting between these clubs.

Toluca are ready to lock horns with New York City FC in the round 3 league phase fixture of the 2025 Leagues Cup. This interesting contest between these teams will take place at Yankee Stadium.

Toluca are unbeaten in the Leagues Cup 2025 at the moment. They are coming in after taking down CF Montreal in their previous fixture of the competition. The upcoming fixture might not be an easy one, but they are going to put up a tough fight.

New York City FC defeated Club Leon with ease in their last Leagues Cup fixture. The Pigeons did well in the attacking front, and defending was on point, which also helped them secure a clean sheet. It will now be interesting to see their efforts against Toluca.

Kick-off:

• Location: New York City, USA
• Stadium: Yankee Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, August 6
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 a.m. IST (Tuesday, August 5; 11:30 p.m. GMT/ 07:30 p.m. ET/ 04:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Toluca: W-W-L-W-W

New York City FC: W-D-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Paulinho (Toluca)

The 32-year-old Portuguese forward has scored three goals in two Leagues Cup 2025 matches. Paulinho will yet again lead the attacking front for his side and will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence while being in the final third.

Alonso Martinez (New York City FC)

Alonso Martinez came up with a goal and an assist in his last game for MLS team New York City FC. The upcoming game is going to be a crucial one for the club. The 26-year-old forward from Costa Rica has done well for the Pigeons this season and will be looking to continue his form.

Alonso seguirá marcando goles 🇨🇷 pic.twitter.com/Lt7UOT0Nre

— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) August 1, 2025

Match Facts

• Toluca are unbeaten in the Leagues Cup 2025.
• New York City FC have only lost one of their last five matches.
• Toluca and New York City FC are going to face each other for the first time.

Toluca vs New York City FC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Toluca to win
• Paulinho to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Toluca have all of their players fit and ready to be in action.

New York City FC will be without the services of Keaton Parks, Malachi Jones and Thiago Martins as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Toluca won: 0

New York City FC won: 0

Draws: 0

This match will be the first-ever meeting.

Predicted Lineups

Toluca predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

García (GK); Zaragoza, Luan, Pereira, Gallardo; Ruiz, Romero; Helinho, Angulo, Vega; Paulinho

New York City FC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Freese (GK); Gray, Tanasijevic, Haak, O’Toole; O’Neill, Perea; Fernandez, Moralez, Ojeda; Martinez

Match Prediction

It is going to be a new challenge for both clubs as they are facing each other for the first time. Toluca might come out on top to secure a win against New York City in the Leagues Cup clash.

Prediction: Toluca 2-1 New York City

Telecast Details

USA: FOX Sports, TSN, RDS and Apple TV

Worldwide: Apple TV

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