The 2026 Leagues Cup gets underway Tuesday night as FC Cincinnati hosts CF Pachuca at TQL Stadium in one of the opening matches of this year’s tournament. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET as an MLS side with one of the league’s most productive attacks meets a Pachuca team looking to rebound from consecutive Liga MX defeats.
FC Cincinnati enters tonight’s match sitting sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 7-5-6 record through 18 MLS matches. Pat Noonan‘s side has scored 45 goals, tied for the most in the league with Inter Miami, but has also conceded 44 at the other end. FC Cincinnati’s offense has been driven by Evander and Kevin Denkey, who have each found the back of the net 11 times this season. Evander has also chipped in a team-high 10 assists.
Pachuca, meanwhile, opened its Liga MX Apertura season with mixed results. The Tuzos began their campaign with an impressive 3-0 road win over Pumas UNAM before suffering a 2-1 home loss to Querétaro and a 1-0 defeat at León. Veteran striker Salomón Rondón has been the bright spot during that stretch, leading Pachuca with three goals through its opening three Liga MX matches.
What is the Leagues Cup?
The Leagues Cup brings together 36 clubs from Major League Soccer and Liga MX, with the top 18 MLS teams from the 2025 season joining all 18 Liga MX clubs. The sixth edition of the tournament runs from August 4 through September 6, with teams competing for the trophy and three qualification spots in the 2027 CONCACAF Champions Cup. Seattle Sounders FC enters as the defending champion after defeating Inter Miami in the 2025 final.
FC Cincinnati vs. CF Pachuca Odds Today
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook is giving FC Cincinnati the advantage on the three-way moneyline:
- FC Cincinnati (+100)
- Draw (+300)
- CF Pachuca (+210)
Betting Splits at Hard Rock Bet
Here’s how Hard Rock Bet players are aligned on tonight’s match:
- FC Cincinnati leads the way, drawing 81.7% of all tickets and 88.1% of the total handle.
- CF Pachuca is the second-most popular side, accounting for 15.6% of all bets and 9.6% of the money wagered.
- The Draw is making up just 2.7% of the tickets and 2.2% of the handle.
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props
- Evander – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
- Kevin Denkey – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
- Salomón Rondón – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
- Evander – To Score or Assist
- Evander – Anytime Goalscorer
How to Bet on Leagues Cup Games at Hard Rock Bet
Leagues Cup matches can be found under the Soccer tab at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook. Rather than appearing under the individual MLS or Liga MX competitions, every tournament match is grouped together under CONCACAF – Leagues Cup.
After selecting the competition, players can choose any match to access a full menu of betting markets, including the three-way moneyline, goals, shots, corners, player props, specials and live betting throughout the match.
FC Cincinnati vs. CF Pachuca Match Info
- 📍 Location: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
- 📅 Date: Tuesday, August 4
- ⏰ Start Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
- 🏆 Competition: CONCACAF Leagues Cup
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