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FC Cincinnati face off with Santos Laguna at the TQL Stadium on Friday for their clash in the round of 32 of the 2024 Leagues Cup.
After winning both their group matches, Cincinnati cantered into the knockout stages. They beat Queretaro 1-0 in their opening game followed by a 4-2 win over New York City in their next to win the East 1 group with six points.
Following back-to-back seasons going out in the first round, the Orange and Blue are back in the knockout stages of the cup for the first time since 2021.
On the other hand, Santos Laguna pulled off a big escape in the group stages to reach this point. Their opening game ended in a massive 3-0 loss against DC United, but they recovered to beat Atlanta United in their next to book their place in the last 32.
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The match had ended in a draw, before the Liga MX side prevailed 5-3 on penalties after Jamal Thiere missed his kick for Atlanta United.
Cincinnati vs Santos Laguna Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- The sides meet for the first time.
- Cincinnati have faced a Mexican side on five occasions before, winning thrice; both their losses came against Monterrey.
- Santos Laguna have faced a team from the USA 26 times, winning on exactly half the occasions.
- Santos Laguna have failed to score in their last four official games, twice in the Liga MX and twice in the Leagues Cup.
- Cincinnati's Yamil Asad is looking to score in his third Leagues Cup match in a row, having struck against Queretaro and New York City in their group matches.
- After losing three games in a row, Cincinnati have won their next two.
Cincinnati vs Santos Laguna Prediction
Cincinnati are the form side here, having turned things around spectacularly in the cup following weeks of struggles in the leagues. The Orange and Blue will be eager to go up against a side that has been limp in the attack lately and could come away with a narrow win that seals their place in the last 16.
Prediction: Cincinnati 2-0 Santos Laguna
Cincinnati vs Santos Laguna Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Cincinnati to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No
