York United vs Cavalry FC Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 05.09.2025
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York United vs Cavalry FC Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 05.09.2025

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
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York United vs Cavalry FCFriday, September 5, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT
York United odds +200
Cavalry FC odds +131
Draw+220
Both teams to scoreYes -136, No -103 

York United vs Cavalry FC Preview and Team News

York United Team News

York United have been slumping in recent weeks and are coming off a disappointing 4-0 defeat to HFX Wanderers FC. Perhaps more disastrous than the final score was how brutally the Nine Stripes were outplayed. Despite having more possession (59% to 41%) and holding an edge in several stats, including shots (19 to eight), the Wanderers generated a 3.09 xG compared to York’s 0.92.

That illustrates their inability to create danger on the ball, which is concerning, to say the least. Mauro Eustáquio’s men may be testing the opposing goalkeeper early and often, but they’re simply not doing much with their chances. That’s one of the reasons why the team have won only one of their last five CPL matches (W1, D2, L2), with the lone victory coming against a lowly Pacific side at home.

Even though York have won three of their last five encounters at York Lions Stadium (D1, L1), scoring 13 goals in the process, their overall body of work isn’t encouraging. They rank fifth in the league in Net xG (1.4), and defensive issues continue to plague them, with five goals conceded over their last 180 minutes of action. Urgent improvements will be needed since they prepare to face another dangerous attack in Cavalry FC.

York United predicted lineup vs Cavalry FC (3-4-2-1): Urtiaga; Sturing, Adekugbe, León; Ferrari, López, Yeates, Botello; Reid, Ferrin; Hundal.

Cavalry FC Team News

Cavalry are trending in the right direction and should be considered one of the hottest sides in the league based on their recent results. Undefeated in their last four CPL contests (W2, D2), they head into this clash brimming with confidence after a 4-1 win over league leaders Forge in their last outing. That was the Hammers’ first loss of the season.

Cavalry’s ongoing four-game undefeated run has lifted them to third place in the standings. They are also the second-best CPL team in terms of Net xG – a metric that shows the difference between attack and defence from an xG perspective. This boost in confidence could be what the squad need to snap their three-match winless skid on the road (D1, L2).

Even though their recent away performances have left something to be desired, Cavalry carry a psychological edge into this fixture. They’ve claimed all three points in each of their previous four visits to York Lions Stadium in league play, scoring twice in their last three and keeping two clean sheets. They look well-positioned to keep that streak alive for another year.

Cavalry FC predicted lineup vs York United (4-2-3-1): Carducci; Aird, Klomp, Montgomery, Gherasimencov; Gutiérrez, Kobza; Musse, Camargo, Ntignee; Warschewski.

York United vs Cavalry FC Main Match Info

York United vs Cavalry FC Prediction, Odds

On one hand, York United are trending in the right direction and have won three of their previous four home matches. However, those three wins came against the three clubs sitting below them in the standings. 

The Nine Stripes have faced their fair share of challenges against top squads, and their most recent defeat on home soil came against Forge.

As if that wasn’t enough, Cavalry hold a sizable edge in their recent head-to-heads, as well as in their previous visits to this venue. 

York United might be playing well at home, but the Calgary club are riding a solid run of results and are fresh off a convincing 4-1 win over the league leaders. Confidence is firmly on the visitors’ side.

York United already proved they can defeat Cavalry this season, beating them 1-0 in the most recent meeting. However, the Cavs dominated that game by recording 64% possession and winning the xG battle 2.80 to 0.83. They were the better team then, have been the better team in recent weeks, and they should back it up with the victory in the upcoming clash.

York United vs Cavalry FC Betting Tip

If there’s one trend that stands out with the two clubs, it’s the frequency of games where both teams find the back of the net. That’s been the case in each of Cavalry’s last three league matches and in two of York’s. It has also occurred in three of their previous five head-to-head meetings, regardless of the venue.

The Nine Stripes aren’t very good defensively and have allowed five goals over their last two league fixtures. And as good as Cavalry have proven to be upfront, they also have a few issues to deal with at the back, with seven goals conceded over their last three contests. Given the defensive deficiencies both squads have shown, it wouldn’t be surprising to see them find the back of the net. 

York United vs Cavalry FC: Where to Watch (Canada) 

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