CF America vs Philadelphia Union Prediction & Picks - Concachampions
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CF América and Philadelphia Union meet this Wednesday night at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes for a high-stakes second-leg encounter in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16. The narrative surrounding this matchup has shifted significantly over the last month, as the Mexican giants currently hold a slim 1-0 aggregate lead following their professional performance at Subaru Park last week. Domestically, Club América has finally found its rhythm in the Clausura 2026 campaign after a somewhat turbulent start. They enter this fixture on the back of three consecutive victories across all competitions, most recently dismantling Mazatlán 2-0 in a match where their defensive organization looked impenetrable.
Currently sitting seventh in the Liga MX table with 11 points through seven matches, the Aguilas are beginning to resemble the juggernaut that finished fourth in the previous Apertura season. Conversely, the Philadelphia Union finds itself in a precarious position that few experts predicted. While they reached this stage by utterly dominating Trinidadian side Defence Force with a staggering 12-0 aggregate scoreline in the opening round, their form has plummeted since the MLS season kicked off. The Union has endured a nightmare start to their domestic league, recording four losses in their first four matches, leaving Jim Curtin's squad desperate for a spark to ignite their 2026 campaign.
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CF America vs Philadelphia Union Form
CF America and Philadelphia Union Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 15, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 10, 2026 - Concachampions
Mar 7, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 4, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 28, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 20, 2026 - Liga MX
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 15, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 4, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 28, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 11, 2026 - Concachampions
Feb 7, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 31, 2026 - Liga MX
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 10, 2026 - Concachampions
Mar 7, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 20, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 14, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 3, 2026 - Concachampions
Jan 18, 2026 - Liga MX
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 10, 2026 - Concachampions
Mar 7, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 1, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 26, 2026 - Concachampions
Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 10, 2026 - Concachampions
Mar 7, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Mar 1, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 26, 2026 - Concachampions
Jan 20, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Nov 23, 2025 - Major League Soccer
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Feb 18, 2026 - Concachampions
Nov 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Sep 27, 2025 - Major League Soccer
CF America against Philadelphia Union : Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Mar 10, 2026 - Concachampions
CF America against Philadelphia Union Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 1 - 3 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
F. Tapia
C. Lugo
DefenderK. Alvarez
R. Juarez
T. Espinosa
N. Araujo
MidfielderA. Gutierrez
M. Vazquez
J. Dos Santos
A. Cervantes
V. Lima
J. Zuniga
A. Blake
G. Marks
DefenderG. Sequera
F. Sundstrom
P. Ndinga
F. Westfield
D. Jean-Jacques
B. Bender
A. Bedoya
ForwardB. Damiani
M. Jakupovic
J. Rafanello
Missing players
L. Malagon
Q. Sullivan
ForwardE. Davis III
Most goals and assists
CF America
Philadelphia Union
V. Davila
(1 Goals)
, 
R. Juarez
(1 Goals)
, 
R. Veiga
(1 Goals)
,
R. Dourado
(1 Goals)
B. Damiani
(2 Goals)
, 
C. Sullivan
(2 Goals)
,
S. Korzeniowski
(2 Goals)
B. Rodriguez
(1 Assists)
,
R. Veiga
(1 Assists)
C. Sullivan
(3 Assists)
CF America - Philadelphia Union Key Points
- The Over is 3-2 in CF América’s last 5 games
- The Over is 2-3 in the Philadelphia Union's last 5 games
- CF América are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
- The Philadelphia Union are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
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Our CF America vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
The personnel situation for both sides has become a major talking point over the past two weeks, with the injury bug biting hard in Mexico City. Club América suffered two devastating blows in early March when attackers Víctor Dávila and Isaías Violante both sustained serious knee injuries during a defeat to Juárez; Dávila has been confirmed to have a torn ACL, a loss that significantly thins André Jardine's attacking rotations. Additionally, the club is monitoring Alejandro Zendejas, who is dealing with a nagging muscle strain, and Diego Valdés, whose calf issues have kept him limited in training. Despite these absences, Henry Martín has remained a focal point, providing veteran leadership and clinical finishing that has kept the offense afloat.
Philadelphia is facing its own selection headaches, as the versatile Quinn Sullivan is sidelined with a muscle injury that has hampered the Union's transition play. Forward Eddy Davis III is also out with a knock, though Nathan Harriel and Tai Baribo have been bright spots in an otherwise dim period for the Philly faithful. Betting lines lean heavily toward the hosts, as América's formidable record at home in continental play combined with the Union's current winless streak in competitive play makes the visitors a massive underdog. With a 1-0 lead to protect and the altitude of Mexico City as an ally, the Aguilas are widely expected to control the tempo and advance to the quarterfinals. Our prediction for CF América vs. Philadelphia Union: Over 2.5 goals.
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