Sports Mole previews Friday's Leagues Cup clash between Toluca and Chicago Fire, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Match preview
Toluca has begun their Liga MX campaign positively, remaining unbeaten after four matchdays. They have shown a strong offensive by being among the teams with the highest goals scored. The team also has a solid record in the Leagues Cup historically against MLS teams.
Toluca form
The team's recent performances show a mix of wins and draws, indicating a strong squad that can compete well both in Liga MX and cups. However, they are struggling to find victories away from home since April.
Chicago Fire form
The Fire's struggles continue, as they have lost several close matches. Their recent defeat in the Leagues Cup highlights their difficulty in maintaining leads and scoring consistently.
Team news
Both teams are dealing with injuries, notably Toluca's Juan Escobar, who remains unavailable. The Fire are also missing key players, which could affect their performance in the upcoming match.
Predicted outcome
The predictions favor Toluca to win the match based on current form and historical performance against the Fire in this tournament.
