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← Today’s Football Tips 10.08.2026 · 02:30
Leagues Cup logo WorldLeagues Cup
Cruz Azul logo
Cruz Azul
W
2-1Full time
New York City FC logo
New York City FC
W
VenueSports Illustrated StadiumSeason2026RoundGroup Stage
Recent form

How the two teams have been playing

Cruz Azul

W

Last 6: 12 goals scored, 9 conceded, 1 clean sheets.

New York City FC

W

Last 6: 11 goals scored, 8 conceded, 1 clean sheets.

Lineups

Starting elevens, formations and benches

Switch between the pitch and list views to see the confirmed team sheets supplied for this match.

Coach Joel Huiqui ▦Formation5-3-2 11Starting XI11 players
Kevin Mier 23 Kevin Mier
Omar Campos 3 Omar Campos
Jesús Orozco 5 Jesús Orozco
Gonzalo Piovi 33 Gonzalo Piovi
Willer Ditta 4 Willer Ditta
Jeremy Márquez 16 Jeremy Márquez
Agustín Palavecino 8 Agustín Palavecino
Erik Lira 6 Erik Lira
José Paradela 20 José Paradela
Carlos Rodríguez 19 Carlos Rodríguez
Gabriel Fernández 21 Gabriel Fernández
Kevin Mier G · #23
Jeremy Márquez D · #16
Willer Ditta D · #4
Gonzalo Piovi D · #33
Jesús Orozco D · #5
Omar Campos D · #3
José Paradela M · #20
Erik Lira M · #6
Agustín Palavecino M · #8
Gabriel Fernández F · #21
Carlos Rodríguez F · #19
Bench

Substitutes

Emmanuel Ochoa#30 · G
Andrés Gudiño#1 · G
Josué Díaz#49 · D
Cristian Jiménez#32 · M
Alan Montes#12 · D
Javier Suárez#66 · D
Karol Velázquez#67 · M
Rogelio González#55 · M
Nicolás Ibáñez#7 · F
Luka Romero#18 · F
Juan Calero#14 · F
Coach Pascal Jansen ▦Formation4-2-3-1 11Starting XI11 players
Matthew Freese 49 Matthew Freese
Nico Cavallo 2 Nico Cavallo
James Sands 6 James Sands
Max Murray 23 Max Murray
Tayvon Gray 24 Tayvon Gray
Andrés Perea 8 Andrés Perea
Jonathan Shore 32 Jonathan Shore
Hannes Wolf 17 Hannes Wolf
Nicolás Fernández 7 Nicolás Fernández
Agustin Ojeda 26 Agustin Ojeda
Talles Magno 11 Talles Magno
Matthew Freese G · #49
Tayvon Gray D · #24
Max Murray D · #23
James Sands D · #6
Nico Cavallo D · #2
Jonathan Shore M · #32
Andrés Perea M · #8
Agustin Ojeda M · #26
Nicolás Fernández M · #7
Hannes Wolf M · #17
Talles Magno F · #11
Bench

Substitutes

Gregory Ranjitsingh#18 · G
Tomás Romero#30 · G
Kevin O'Toole#22 · D
João Loiola#44 · D
Mitja Ilenič#35 · D
Máximo Carrizo#29 · M
Kevin Pierre#15 · M
Keaton Parks#55 · M
Bénie Traoré#9 · F
Luighi Hanri#20 · F
Seymour Garfield-Reid#99 · F
Malachi Jones#88 · F
Match statistics

Cruz Azul vs New York City FC

60%Ball Possession40%
20Total Shots8
6Shots on Goal3
7Shots off Goal3
7Blocked Shots2
8Shots inside box2
12Shots outside box6
4Corner Kicks0
1Offsides0
12Fouls8
1Yellow Cards4
2Goalkeeper Saves4
516Total passes346
449Passes accurate296
87%Passes %86%
Match events

Timeline

  1. 35'⚽A. PalavecinoGoal · E. Lira
  2. 36'🟨M. FreeseYellow card
  3. 37'🟨N. CavalloYellow card
  4. 45+1'⚽M. MurrayGoal · N. Mercau
  5. HT · 1-1
  6. 50'🟨T. GrayYellow card
  7. 53'🟨G. PioviYellow card
  8. 59'↔T. GraySubstitution · M. Ilenic
  9. 59'↔N. CavalloSubstitution · K. O'Toole
  10. 59'↔A. OjedaSubstitution · M. Jones
  11. 76'↔Talles MagnoSubstitution · Luighi
  12. 76'↔J. ShoreSubstitution · B. Traore
  13. 76'↔G. FernandezSubstitution · N. Ibanez
  14. 78'⚽J. ParadelaGoal · C. Rodriguez
  15. 82'🟨N. MercauYellow card
  16. 82'↔A. PalavecinoSubstitution · L. Romero
  17. 90'↔C. RodriguezSubstitution · C. Jimenez
  18. 90+5'🟨M. JonesYellow card
  19. FT · 2-1
Player ratings

Top performers

José ParadelaJosé Paradela90 minutes8.6
Agustín PalavecinoAgustín Palavecino82 minutes7.9
Gonzalo PioviGonzalo Piovi90 minutes7.7
Max MurrayMax Murray90 minutes7.6
Jonathan ShoreJonathan Shore76 minutes7.5
Nicolás FernándezNicolás Fernández90 minutes7.5
Jeremy MárquezJeremy Márquez90 minutes7.3
Erik LiraErik Lira90 minutes7.2
Prediction note: football is unpredictable. Team news, injuries, venue changes and confirmed lineups can change the outlook before kickoff. Check official club or competition channels for late updates.
Frequently asked questions

Cruz Azul vs New York City FC prediction FAQs

Over 1.5 The same page also brings together form, standings, previous meetings, lineups, events and statistics when available.

Look at recent form, league position, confirmed lineups, injuries, venue information and previous meetings. Late team news can change the match outlook.

Yes. Confirmed lineups, injuries, squad changes, venue updates and other late information can materially change the match context.