Leagues Cup 2026 Quarterfinals Predictions: Odds, Matchups & Favorites
The 2026 Leagues Cup quarterfinals are set for August 25 and 26, with four MLS vs. Liga MX matchups determining the semifinalists.
The quarterfinal field features Monterrey, Chicago Fire FC, Club León, Real Salt Lake, Toluca FC, Austin FC, CF América and Columbus Crew.
Here is the complete Leagues Cup 2026 quarterfinal schedule, along with betting odds, predictions and the teams favored to advance.
Leagues Cup Quarterfinal Matchups, Predictions & Odds
Here’s a full breakdown of each quarterfinal, including outlook, prediction, and implied probabilities.
CF Monterrey vs. Chicago Fire FC
Date: August 25, 5:30 p.m.
Venue: SeatGeek Stadium This is a tightly balanced matchup.
Chicago Fire have shown strong resilience, boosted by Robert Lewandowski, but Monterrey holds a slight edge thanks to greater international knockout experience.
Prediction: Monterrey to advance
Odds/Probability: Monterrey 51–52% | Chicago Fire 49%
Club León vs. Real Salt Lake
Date: August 25, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (Colorado)
The match was moved to Colorado due to a concert conflict at Real Salt Lake’s home stadium. RSL enters with strong momentum and a +7 goal differential, making them slight statistical favorites despite León’s pedigree.
Prediction: Real Salt Lake to edge through
Odds/Probability: Real Salt Lake 51% | Club León 49%
Deportivo Toluca FC vs. Austin FC
Date: August 26, 5:30 p.m. Toluca is currently one of the strongest teams in Mexican and regional soccer as reigning Campeón de Campeones and Concacaf Champions Cup holders. Austin FC has been a surprise package but faces a significant challenge.
Prediction: Toluca to win cleanly
Odds/Probability: Toluca 70–77% (Heavy Favorite) | Austin FC 23–26%
CF América vs. Columbus Crew
Date: August 26, 7:45 p.m.
Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California (Neutral Site) CF América’s squad depth makes them one of the outright favorites to win the entire tournament. Columbus Crew face a difficult task against the Liga MX powerhouse.
Prediction: CF América to advance
Odds/Probability: CF América 75–82% (Clear Favorite) | Columbus Crew 18–25%
Which Teams Are Expected to Reach the Semifinals?
Heavy Favorites: Deportivo Toluca FC and CF América
Slight Edges: CF Monterrey and Real Salt Lake
These four matches will decide which teams advance to the Leagues Cup semifinals.
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