Cruz Azul vs Sun 9 Aug23:30in 2d 12hScheduled
New York City FC — Leagues Cup: stats, lineups & analysis
Match preview
Cruz Azul host New York City FC in Leagues Cup group action
Cruz Azul welcome New York City FC to Sports Illustrated Stadium on 9 August for a Leagues Cup Group Stage fixture pitting two sides with contrasting recent trajectories. The competition, contested between clubs from across the region, offers both teams a chance to reset after mixed spells domestically.
AI-assisted match preview written from official match data.
Cruz Azul arrive off a run of DDLDD, a stretch that includes a heavy 0-7 defeat to Seattle Sounders sandwiched between draws against Colorado Rapids, Los Angeles Galaxy, Mazatlán and Orlando City SC. New York City FC, managed by Pascal Jansen, have been more variable, with a DWWLL sequence featuring wins over Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew alongside back-to-back losses, the second also against Columbus Crew.
Neither club heads into this meeting with much momentum to lean on, but New York City FC's victories over Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew show they can still find goals on the road, having scored three and two in those matches respectively.
Cruz Azul have drawn four of their last five, while New York City FC's form has swung between two wins and two losses in the same span.
Cruz Azul meet New York City FC in the Leagues Cup (Group Stage). Kick-off is Sunday, 9 August 2026, 23:30 UTC at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
Team pages: Cruz Azul · New York City FC · Leagues Cup
Pre-match read
Home rated 1510 vs 1658 — 0.38 expected score New York City FC missing rotation midfielder Kevin O'Toole Home on 2 days rest; Away on 3 Away scored in 80% of recent away matches
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About this match
On this page: kickoff time and matchday details for Cruz Azul vs New York City FC, the head-to-head record and recent form, stats-based pre-match analysis, confirmed lineups about an hour before kick-off — then the live score, goal clips and video highlights once this Leagues Cup fixture kicks off.
- Live score updates and a goal-by-goal timeline once play begins.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Confirmed starting lineups, usually about an hour before kick-off.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Explore more on the Cruz Azul and New York City FC team pages or the Leagues Cup page.
Quick answers
›What time does Cruz Azul vs New York City FC kick off?
Kick-off is Sunday, 9 August 2026, 23:30 UTC at Sports Illustrated Stadium, a Leagues Cup fixture.
›Where can I watch Cruz Azul vs New York City FC goal clips and highlights?
Goal clips and match highlights will be published on this page — each goal video is added shortly after it goes in, with highlights after full-time.