Leagues Cup Betting Tips: 3 Picks for Matchday 2 (July 26-28)

Ace Football presents detailed betting tips on the upcoming Leagues Cup games of the weekend.

As we prepare for the second matchday of the new Leagues Cup campaign, our experts take a look at the bookmakers’ predictions for the upcoming matches.

Here are three betting tips for Matchday 2 of the Leagues Cup.

Goals likely on both sides when Inter Miami face Atlanta United

A magical free kick from Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami clinch a crucial win against Cruz Azul on Saturday.

In their next Leagues Cup clash, Messi and co will take on Atlanta, who come into the game on the back of a 2-1 defeat against Orlando City.

The visitors will push to bounce back by beating Inter Miami in the upcoming game. Given Miami’s poor defensive displays in recent weeks, we expect the guests to find the back of the net.

However, Inter Miami’s bolstered attacking line and their performance against Cruz Azul convince us that they also have a high chance of scoring on Tuesday.

Back Nashville to beat Toluca

Nashville claimed Group G’s top spot after a narrow win over Colorado last weekend.

Unlike their next opponents, Gary Smith’s side have shown impressive attacking consistency in recent weeks. They have won three of their last four home games, scoring seven goals.

Given Toluca’s poor defensive form, Nashville will have a good chance of scoring on Friday. On the other hand, the visitors’ goalscoring record in away games doesn’t suggest they can prevent Nashville from outscoring them in the upcoming match.

Don’t expect goals when Minnesota meet Chicago

Minnesota found a strong start in the Leagues Cup by smashing Puebla 4-0 on Monday. Next up, they face Chicago Fire, who are yet to play their first game in the competition.

Despite their impressive attacking display against Puebla, we don’t expect Minnesota to find a lot of goalscoring chances on Friday. The Loons will face a much stronger defence line, who have conceded only one goal in their last five matches.

On the other hand, Chicago’s performances in away games suggest they will stick to a conservative approach in the upcoming fixture.