<p>The 2025 MLS League Cup's Phase 1 stage is currently two-thirds of the way through, with one final group phase game left to be played by each side looking to secure their passage to the next stage.</p> <p>The competition features two divisions, with the US MLS (Major League Soccer) competing in one and Mexico’s Liga MX battling each other in another. The top four teams in each then progress to the knockout stages once three matches have been played by each.</p> <p>With this competition, bettors should be aware that a draw in regulation time will see a penalty shootout take place, with the team winning receiving two points and the team that loses gaining one. Three points remain for a win in regulation time.</p> <h2>MLS 2025 Leagues Cup Phase 1 Final Matches Betting Preview</h2> <p>A total of 17 matches will take place between Tuesday and Friday, with games taking place throughout the day (AEST). Each of them will feature an MLS side and a Liga MX side. However, only the top four of each division will go through to the knockout rounds.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A pick of the upcoming matches includes:</p> <p>Inter Miami vs Pumas UNAM (Thursday 09:30 AEST)</p> <p>Minnesota vs San Luis (Thursday 10:30 AEST)</p> <p>Club America vs Portland Timbers (Thursday 11:30 AEST)</p> <p>Seattle Sounders vs Club Tijuana (Thursday 13:00 AEST)</p> <p>NY Red Bulls vs Juarez (Friday 09:30 AEST)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>As of writing, no team has qualified for the next stage. Four Liga MX teams have been eliminated, with three from the MLS unable to advance.</p> <h2>MLS 2025 Leagues Cup Phase 1 Final Matches Betting Predictions</h2> <p>We have a wide range of betting markets and odds available for the upcoming <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/americas/north-american-leagues-cup">MLS 2025 Leagues Cup Phase 1 final matches</a> to be played over the coming days.</p> <p>Looking for value? Adalberto Carrasquilla could be worth backing as an anytime goalscorer for UNAM when they take on Inter Miami. He has three goals so far, scoring twice in his last outing. Miami have conceded three so far in this tournament, and the Panama international could add another in a game the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/americas/north-american-leagues-cup/inter-miami-cf-v-pumas-unam-9478899">MLS side are expected to win</a>.</p> <p>Following the same lines, Tomas Badaloni could also be a value pick as an anytime goalscorer, as he has three for Necaxa so far. They play Orlando, who have won one game and lost (on penalties). The <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/americas/north-american-leagues-cup/orlando-city-v-necaxa-9478903">Americans are expected to win</a>, but Badaloni may add his fourth in three games.</p> <p>There’s value in backing the Portland Timbers to beat Club America, too. They are <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/americas/north-american-leagues-cup/cf-america-v-portland-timbers-9478909">heavy underdogs</a> in this contest, however they have two wins from two and haven’t conceded. The Mexicans have drawn both of their games, with a win and loss via penalties.</p>