2024 Leagues Cup: Philadelphia Union vs. Mazatlan Odds, Prediction & Picks

Saturday evening at Subaru Park the Philadelphia Union will host Mazatlan in quarterfinals clash of the Leagues Cup. The visitors in this affair are on a surprising run in the tournament as they kicked off their Liga MX campaign obtaining one point through four games. The Union are currently in a battle to lock down a playoff spot with nine games remaining in their MLS season, they currently occupy the 10th place position in the Eastern Conference.

The Philadelphia Union are coming off a thrilling 4-2 victory over FC Cincinnati. All six goals were scored in the second frame with half of them being registered in the late stages. The Union doubled up their lead after conceding in the 80th minute. With the win the Union are now unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions.

Meanwhile, Mazatlan faced their Liga MX counterpart Cruz Azul in the round of 16. Mazatlan jumped out to a 2-0 lead but couldn’t sustain the onslaught which led to penalties after a 2-2 draw with the 90 minutes completed. The Cañoneros found a way and defeated Cruz Azul 3-1 from the spot kicks. This is the first time since February that Mazatlan has avoided a defeat in a three-game span.

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favorite picks for Philadelphia Union vs. Mazatlan

Philadelphia Union vs. Mazatlan Betting Odds for Saturday, August 17

The books have made the Union the favorite to get the job done within regulation time with the odds provided. Philadelphia is priced at -120 on the moneyline while Mazatlan are listed at +310 to pull off the massive upset. For both teams remaining deadlocked after 90, the draw is pinned down at +280.

 Philadelphia Union vs. Mazatlan Odds

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Philadelphia Union vs. Mazatlan Betting Preview

Philadelphia Union Preview

After Tuesday's night performance, Tai Baribo is the leading goal-getter in the 2024 Leagues Cup. In the Union’s 4-2 win over FC Cincinnati, Baribo found the back of the net on two occasions, bringing his tournament total to five. In MLS this year, the 26-year-old striker has also been productive bagging six goals in 11 appearances.

Between the sticks, Andre Blake played an important role despite conceding two goals. The 33-year-old Jamaican international provided six saves in Tuesday's besting over FC Cincinnati. In four starts during the Leagues Cup, Blake has secured two clean sheets and is currently posting a goals-against average of 0.75 per game.

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Mazatlan Preview

Scoring in consecutive matches attacking midfielder Edgar Barcenas has suddenly become a scoring threat for his side. The 30-year-old Panamanian has now brought his goal total to five in 59 career appearances with Mazatlan. The reliable midfielder is putting on a passing clinic in the tournament supplying 129 successful passes with a passing completion rate of 86.6 percent.

It’s been a sluggish start for Luis Amarilla who has failed to get on the score sheet in Liga MX and Leagues cup play in his sophomore year with Mazatlan. Last year he led the squad with 11 goals in the 2024 Clausura campaign. With a lack of production, the Paraguayan international has seen his playing time reduced. Amarilla has only played 164 minutes in the tournament only garnering three shots.

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Philadelphia Union vs. Mazatlan - My Pick

• Philadelphia Union vs. Mazatlan pick: Philadelphia Union ML 3-way (-120) at bet365

Reaching the quarterfinals is a massive accomplishment for Mazatlan, but think their luck runs out on Saturday. Philadelphia is having a subpar club season and is also on an unexpectedly deep Leagues Cup run. The Union just possesses more game-breaker players like Daniel Gazdag, who has bagged 14 goals in MLS play.

The Union are one of the higher-scoring clubs in MLS, it’s their defense that has plagued this side this year. Philadelphia seems to have found a new gear, for now, think they have one more match in them where they can over-perform and get past another overperforming side.

As we have seen in this year's edition of the Leagues Cup, MLS clubs are dominating the Liga MX sides with only two out of eight remaining teams residing from Mexico.

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How to Watch Philadelphia Union vs. Mazatlan

• When: Saturday, August 17, 7.30 p.m. ET

• Where: Subaru Park

• TV: Apple TV, TUDN