New York City FC vs. Santos Laguna: Preview, How to Watch, & Prediction Lineups

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·6 August 2026

New York City FC vs. Santos Laguna: Preview, How to Watch, & Prediction Lineups

After the World Cup, every soccer fan was waiting for two things: the MLS Matchdays and the Leagues Cup games. Why is this important? Because we have many MLS teams battling tonight.

Yesterday we had some surprises and some games that followed common sense. Now, New York City faces Santos Laguna.

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Both teams arrive at this encounter with some bad games in their domestic leagues and with irregular performances. Despite the negative results, NYCFC comes in slightly better form.

With this being said, join us for this New York City FC vs. Santos Laguna preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.

New York City FC vs. Santos Laguna: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Prediction Lineups

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When is the kick-off? Thursday, August 6th
What time is kick-off? 7:30 pm ET
Where is it played? Sports Illustrated Stadium, New Jersey

Predicted lineups for the NYCFC vs Santos Laguna

New York City FC:

Santos Laguna:

Goalkeeper: Carlos Acevedo
Defenders: Mauricio Cuevas, Franco Pardo, Felipe Sánchez, Emmanuel Echeverría
Midfielders: Aldo López, Salvador Mariscal, Ramiro Sordo, Ezequiel Bullaude, Fran Villalba
Forwards: Lucas Di Yorio

Where to watch the Pigeons vs Santos Laguna

The encounter between these two teams will start at 7:30 pm ET at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey.

This match is available to watch live on Apple TV. Remember, all League Cup games can only be watched through Apple TV.

Injury Report

There is no official information on the unavailable players from either team.

Score Prediction

After what we saw yesterday in the Nashville SC and Seattle Sounders matches, it's fair to expect more evenly matched contests between MLS and Liga MX clubs.

This game is no exception, as both teams have struggled with inconsistent performances.

However, the Pigeons have been slightly better in terms of results, recording two wins and one draw, while Santos Laguna have managed just one victory and suffered four defeats.

As an MLS fan, one wishes that NYCFC beat Santos Laguna and help the record in favour of the US teams. Still, everyone knows the Pigeons are not at their best.

However, playing at home and in front of their fans should provide them with a valuable boost.