Vancouver FC vs CF Cruz Azul Prediction & Picks - Concachampions
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The 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup will be Vancouver FC's debut in this tournament, so they are expected to take advantage of playing the first leg at home to put big pressure on Cruz Azul, who are regarded as the current continental champions. However, since Nicolas Larcamon was hired as their head coach, Cruz Azul has been experiencing a very irregular performance.
With these facts in mind, the last time Cruz Azul participated in an international competition was during the 2025 Leagues Cup, during which they struggled after losing 7-0 against the Seattle Sounders. Taking this into account, they aren’t expected to show dominance over Vancouver FC, so scoring at least one goal could mark the difference for them to manage the second leg with more peace of mind.
As for Vancouver FC, this game will definitely be one of the most important in their short history, as it will be their first continental game. Considering this, their roster is expected to gain significant experience from this opportunity, but their inactivity since last October will negatively impact their performance and could cost them the first leg, even.
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Vancouver FC vs CF Cruz Azul Form
Vancouver FC and CF Cruz Azul Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 18, 2025 - Canadian Premier League
Oct 12, 2025 - Canadian Premier League
Oct 4, 2025 - Canadian Premier League
Oct 1, 2025 - Canadian Championship
Sep 28, 2025 - Canadian Premier League
Sep 21, 2025 - Canadian Premier League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 18, 2025 - Canadian Premier League
Sep 28, 2025 - Canadian Premier League
Sep 21, 2025 - Canadian Premier League
Sep 5, 2025 - Canadian Premier League
Aug 22, 2025 - Canadian Premier League
Aug 13, 2025 - Canadian Championship
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 12, 2025 - Canadian Premier League
Oct 4, 2025 - Canadian Premier League
Oct 1, 2025 - Canadian Championship
Sep 18, 2025 - Canadian Championship
Sep 13, 2025 - Canadian Premier League
Aug 30, 2025 - Canadian Premier League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 30, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 17, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 14, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 10, 2026 - Liga MX
Dec 10, 2025 - FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Dec 6, 2025 - Liga MX
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 17, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 14, 2026 - Liga MX
Dec 10, 2025 - FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Dec 3, 2025 - Liga MX
Nov 30, 2025 - Liga MX
Nov 8, 2025 - Liga MX
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 30, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 10, 2026 - Liga MX
Dec 6, 2025 - Liga MX
Nov 27, 2025 - Liga MX
Oct 31, 2025 - Liga MX
Oct 21, 2025 - Liga MX
Players list
C. Irving
DefenderP. Gee
M. Campagna
M. Doner
T. Crawford
T. Field
E. Bah
MidfielderD. Pecile
L. Toomey
M. Polisi
ForwardM. Amissi
E. Ochoa
DefenderW. Ditta
G. Piovi
MidfielderE. Lira
A. Palavecino
J. Marquez
J. Paradela
C. Rodriguez
ForwardA. Morales Rosas
C. Rotondi
G. Fernandez
Substitutes
J. Frank
DefenderT. Marsden
MidfielderT. Powell
A. Ouattara
K. Podgorni
D. Norman Jr
H. Kim Godbout
ForwardL. Friend
K. Proctor
N. Mezquida
T. Campbell
B. Salgado
A. Gudino
DefenderO. Chagoya
J. Rodarte Barragan
A. Montano
J. Mendoza
E. Sanchez Miranda
D. Valdez
R. Gonzalez
ForwardL. Romero
M. Levy
Missing players
J. Orozco
Vancouver FC - CF Cruz Azul Key Points
- Vancouver FC have scored two or more goals during their last three home games, but all those games were played against Canadian Premier League teams.
- Cruz Azul has conceded two or more goals in the two road games they played in the current season.
- Vancouver FC lost their most recent game against a high-profile team like the Vancouver Whitecaps (4-2).
- Cruz Azul won their most recent game against a Canadian team, which took place in the 2025 Champions Cup final against the Vancouver Whitecaps (5-0).
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Our Vancouver FC vs CF Cruz Azul Prediction
As can be noted, these teams have very opposite profiles in CONCACAF, and even though the weather is expected to be colder than Cruz Azul is used to, they aren’t expected to struggle too much due to Vancouver FC’s lack of experience in continental competitions.
Summarizing, even though the most likely scenario is Cruz Azul advancing to the next round, they aren’t expected to face an easy game in Canada, as they will most likely put out their best initial lineup during the second leg that will take place in Puebla. Therefore, the pick for Vancouver FC – CF Cruz Azul is: Cruz Azul Win & Both Teams To Score!
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