Toluca and Cruz Azul face each other today at the Nemesio Díez Stadium in the first leg match of the 2021 Liga MX Playoffs quarterfinals. The visitors will try to continue with their magnificent form in the knockout stage, while the hosts know they will have a tough challenge against La Máquina. Here you will find everything there is to know about this exciting soccer game for the Mexican league, such as the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds and how to watch it in the US.
The hosts eliminated defending champions Club León in the previous round. It was a thrilling game that finished in a 2-2 draw, but the Red Devils managed to advanced to the quarterfinales after winning 4-2 on penalties.
Cruz Azul have been the best team in the 2021 Liga MX regular season. La Máquina finished the Guard1anes Tournament at the top of the standings with 41 points in 17 games, with a record of 13 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses.
Toluca vs Cruz Azul: Match Information
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2021
Time: 8:00 PM (ET)
Location: Nemesio Díez Stadium, Toluca
Toluca vs Cruz Azul: Time by State in the US
ET: 8:00 PM
CT: 7:00 PM
MT: 6:00 PM
PT: 5:00 PM
Toluca vs Cruz Azul: Storylines
These two teams played one of the most entertaining matches of the 2021 Liga MX regular season. It was a 3-2 win for Cruz Azul at the Estadio Azteca for the 7th round of the tournament, on February 20. La Máquina took a 2-0 lead, but Toluca managed to tie the game with tow goals before the end of the first half. Midfielder Guillermo ‘Pol’ Fernández was the hero for the home side as the netted the winning strike in the 63rd minute.
How to watch or live stream Toluca vs Cruz Azul in the US
The first leg match for the 2021 Liga MX Playoffs quarterfinals between Toluca and Cruz Azul to be played on Wednesday at the Nemesio Díez Stadium will be broadcast in the US by TUDN.com, TUDN App, TUDN USA.
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Toluca vs Cruz Azul: Predictions and Odds
There are no surprises here. Oddsmakers put the visitors as the favorites to clinch the win and take the advantage in the series. According to DraftKings, Toluca have odds of +225, while it gives Cruz Azul odds of +110. A tie would result in a +255 payout.
| DraftKings | |
| Toluca | +225 |
| Draw | +255 |
| Cruz Azul | +110 |
* Odds via DraftKings