| Valour Winnipeg wins | Draw | Cavalry wins |
|---|---|---|
| 4.775 | 3.48 | 1.66 |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Sunday, July 20, 2025, 7 PM EDT
- Venue: IG Field Hamilton, Winnipeg, Canada
- Competition: Canadian Premier League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Valour FC vs Cavalry FC | Sunday, July 20, 2025, 7 PM EDT |
| Valour FC odds | +272 |
| Cavalry FC odds | -122 |
| Draw | +234 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: -150/-103 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 122 $/€ |
Valour FC vs Cavalry FC Preview and Team News
Valour FC Team News
The Winnipeg-based side currently sit at the bottom of the league table, having secured only two victories this entire season. The CPL’s lowest scorers, Valour also hold the record for the most goals conceded. This combination would spell trouble in any league, making them the underdogs in almost every match.
Their recent form does little to inspire confidence. The squad are coming off a 2-3 loss to York United. Prior to that, they showed some fight against MLS opposition in the Canadian Championship, holding the Vancouver Whitecaps to a draw in the first leg before ultimately losing in the second. While their effort earned praise, the result was another exit from a competition. This was preceded by a 1-3 defeat on the road to HFX Wanderers.
schedule’s out. time to strategically avoid all other responsibilities.
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— Valour FC (@ValourFootball) July 15, 2025
These results aren’t isolated incidents but rather part of a consistent pattern of underperformance that has affected the club for several seasons, keeping them in the lower ranks of the CPL.
Manager Phillip Dos Santos is unable to solve so many problems at once. The team’s defensive structure is prone to individual errors. They often appear disorganized when facing sustained pressure, and their inability to defend transitions is a critical weakness.
🏃 #ForValour pic.twitter.com/VfxINgGf5q
— Valour FC (@ValourFootball) July 14, 2025
Their opponents have found it far too easy to create high-quality chances. In possession, Valour lacks cohesion and a clear attacking identity. Their build-up play is often slow and predictable, making it difficult to penetrate organized defensive blocks. They struggle to maintain possession in the final third, and their forwards, including Kian Williams, aren’t receiving regular quality service.
The psychological impact of these repeated losses can’t be overlooked and will be a significant factor heading into this challenging fixture.
Valour FC predicted lineup vs Cavalry FC (4-2-3-1): Viscosi; Fernandez, Facchineri, Egwu, Antonoglou; Figueiredo, Ohin; Froese, Ressurreição, Twardek; Williams.
Cavalry FC Team News
In stark contrast, Cavalry travel to Winnipeg with a clear objective: secure three points and solidify their position in the CPL. Thanks to Tommy Wheeldon Jr., they’ve established themselves as one of the most organized teams in the league.
They’ve recently played a goalless draw against Vancouver. Before that, they were eliminated from the Canadian Championship by the same opponent, losing on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time. The squad also lost 1-2 to league leaders Atlético Ottawa at the end of June, a result that ended an impressive ten-match unbeaten streak.
We continue our road trip in Winnipeg. 🚗
🆚 @valourfootball
📺 @onesoccer#CavsFC #RideWithUs pic.twitter.com/dNbrUNLGq9— Cavalry FC (@CPLCavalryFC) July 14, 2025
The tactical foundation of the Cavalry’s success in an exceptionally solid defense. They’re the best defensive club in the league, conceding the fewest goals and allowing a minimal number of clear-cut chances per game. Their shape is compact, and each player clearly understands his role within the system.
However, their main issue, and the primary reason they aren’t sitting higher in the table, is their positional attack. While they’re good at counterattacks, they sometimes struggle to break down deep-lying, compact defenses. This can lead to sterile possession and a lack of goal-scoring opportunities, resulting in fewer goals scored than their main title rivals.
🎙️We moved the ball very well — but the reality is we’re taking too many touches in the box. It’s not through lack of creating, it’s just the clinical edge, and it’s something we need to rectify for the second half of the season.
– Tommy Wheeldon Jr.🗣️ Post-match thoughts from… pic.twitter.com/A1luBR3bRi
— Cavalry FC (@CPLCavalryFC) July 14, 2025
The finishing has also, at times, let them down. Despite this, their defensive solidity means they’re always in with a chance of winning, as they rarely need more than one or two goals to secure a result.
Cavalry FC predicted lineup vs Valour FC (4-2-3-1): Carducci; Aird, Kobza, Montgomery, Gherasimencov; Shome, Piepgrass; Wahling, Camargo, Henry; Warschewski.
Valour FC vs Cavalry FC Prediction
- Pick: Cavalry FC to win
- Odds: -122 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Valour FC 0-2 Cavalry FC
The key for Cavalry will be turning their possession into penetration. Players like Sergio Camargo and Mihail Gherasimencov will be crucial in providing creative passes and crosses needed to unlock the Valour defense.
Given their opponents’ tendency to concede, it seems inevitable that Cavalry will eventually break through. The memory of the Calgary side’s dominant 4-0 victory in the previous match will weigh heavily, giving the visitors a psychological edge while increasing the pressure on the hosts.
Valour FC vs Cavalry FC Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Cavalry Total Over 1.5
- Odds: -626 (20Bet)
Valour’s defensive structure tends to break down under sustained pressure from their opponents. While Cavalry’s attack isn’t the most prolific in the league, they’ve got more than enough quality to exploit the hosts’ weaknesses and create numerous scoring opportunities.
In their previous three encounters, the Calgary club have scored more than one goal against Valour, demonstrating their ability to run up the score against this specific opponent.
As such, backing Cavalry to score at least two goals seems like a logical and valuable choice, given the home side’s extreme defensive vulnerability.
Valour FC vs Cavalry FC Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
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- OneSoccer (Canada
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