FC Cincinnati vs Chivas Guadalajara Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 07.08.2025
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FC Cincinnati vs Chivas Guadalajara Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 07.08.2025

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
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FC Cincinnati vs Chivas GuadalajaraFriday, August 7, 2025, 7 PM EDT
FC Cincinnati odds-102
Chivas Guadalajara odds+235
Draw+260
Both teams to scoreYes -197, No +139

FC Cincinnati vs Chivas Guadalajara Preview and Team News

FC Cincinnati Team News

With one win and a loss in the 2025 Leagues Cup, Cincinnati remain alive in the race to secure a berth in the tournament’s quarterfinals. They don’t fully control their fate but sit just two points away from first place.

A victory here would boost their chances of reaching that goal enormously, even if they’re currently in ninth place due to their goal difference of +1.

Despite their 2-3 loss to Juárez snapping their four-game undefeated streak across all competitions (W3, D1), Cincinnati have been playing very well in recent weeks. They’ve lost just once across their last 10 outings in all competitions (90 min: W7, D2, L1), and hold a clear psychological advantage after defeating Guadalajara in their previous two head-to-head meetings.

The play of Evander, who has delivered several MVP-calibre moments throughout this season, is crucial for Cincinnati thanks to his four-goal contributions in this edition of the Leagues Cup.

His role is especially important, as the team could be without several key players here. Kevin Denkey (leg) and Yuya Kubo (ankle) are unlikely to feature, while Obinna Nwobodo (quadriceps) remains out until at least October.

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup vs Chivas Guadalajara (4-4-1-1): Celentano; Yedlin, Robinson, Miazga, Engel; Orellano, Anunga, Bucha, Valenzuela; Evander; Santos.

Chivas Guadalajara Team News

Chivas Guadalajara face an even tougher path to the 2025 Leagues Cup quarterfinals than their opponents. They opened their campaign with a 0-1 loss to the New York Red Bulls and later needed a penalty shootout to get past Charlotte after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. This leaves them three points behind fourth place with one game to play.

Simply put, Chivas need not only to win here, but they need to do it by a sizeable margin while hoping for several clubs to drop points in the upcoming round.

That’s a tough scenario, to say the least, and the team’s play hasn’t been exactly encouraging lately. Aside from not winning in regulation in their two matches thus far, Guadalajara have produced only 1.57 xG despite recording over 60% possession in both contests.

Don’t expect Milito to make too many changes for this encounter, as he’s been relatively consistent with the starting lineup in the first two fixtures of the tournament. The lone doubt lies on the availability of midfielder Erick Gutiérrez, who didn’t play against Charlotte.

Key players Roberto Alvarado and Alan Pulido are expected to lead the attacking line once again. New signings Efraín Álvarez and Richie Ledezma should also start.

Chivas Guadalajara predicted lineup vs FC Cincinnati (3-4-2-1): Rangel; Ledezma, Sepúlveda, Castillo; Mozo, Romo, F. González, B. González; Alvarado, Álvarez; Pulido.

FC Cincinnati vs Chivas Guadalajara Main Match Info

FC Cincinnati vs Chivas Guadalajara Prediction, Odds

Cincinnati know their fate isn’t entirely in their own hands, but they’ve hardly been disappointing. They opened their campaign with a huge 3-2 win over Monterrey before stumbling to a 3-2 loss (after penalties) against Juárez following misses from two key players, Matt Miazga and Evander.

However, their overall body of work, both in the Leagues Cup and the 2025 MLS season, suggests they shouldn’t have significant problems in getting past Guadalajara, who have yet to deliver their best version under the tutelage of Gabriel Milito.

Additionally, the fact that Cincinnati already have nearly 30 competitive matches under their belt this season (with no stoppages) should give them an edge.

Guadalajara have struggled with the pace and intensity of MLS teams so far in the current edition of the Leagues Cup. That shouldn’t change against a Cincinnati squad that play with a frenetic tempo thanks to the presence of Evander, Luca Orellano, and others in the final third. This game won’t be an easy matchup for Cincinnati, and there’s a lot at stake. Still, they should find a way to win.

FC Cincinnati vs Chivas Guadalajara Betting Tip

If there has been one common thread during the 2025 Leagues Cup campaign, it’s that this tournament has been filled with goals. This matchup between Cincinnati and Guadalajara shouldn’t be any different, especially given that both teams remain alive in the race to secure a berth in the quarterfinals. Additionally, their matches have been filled with goals thus far.

Cincinnati’s two Leagues Cup games have featured nine goals in total, although only three of those came in the first half. Guadalajara’s fixtures haven’t been as high-scoring as Cincy’s, but their most recent win over Charlotte saw two goals scored before halftime.

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