Cruz Azul vs Toluca: Predictions, odds, and how to watch Liga MX Playoffs 2021 today in the US

The Liga MX Playoffs 2021 have already brought us exciting games and this weekend we'll get to know what teams will be reaching the semifinals. Cruz Azul and Toluca will clash in the second leg of a quarterfinal-tie that saw the Diablos Rojos shock La Máquina in the opening game of the series. Here, check out the match information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch it in the US.

Hernán Cristante's boys pulled off a surprising result in the first leg played at Estadio Nemesio Diez. The second worst-seeded side in the playoffs defeated 2-1 the leader of the regular season table in a controversial game.

The Cementeros headed to that game with a 15-game unbeaten streak in the Mexican league, but it unexpectedly ended with a tough defeat. Juan Reynoso's side has plenty of work to do to avoid a disappointing exit early in the playoffs. Will Cruz Azul get back to their best and achieve a comeback?

Cruz Azul vs Toluca: Match Information

Date: Saturday, May 15, 2021
Time: 9:05 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Cruz Azul vs Toluca: Time by State in the US

ET: 9:05 PM
CT: 8:05 PM
MT: 7:05 PM
PT: 6:05 PM

Cruz Azul vs Toluca: Storylines and Head-to-Head

Cruz Azul suffered a shocking blow in the first leg of the series after holding an outstanding unbeaten record. Reynoso's team lost in a game in which the hosts were granted two controversial penalties, but it can't keep complaining as its title aspirations are at stake. La Máquina were unstoppable until that game, and it seemed like they were on their way to end a 24-year drought. Can they turn things around to keep on chasing a long-awaited Liga MX title for the fans?

Toluca seem to be the dark horses in this playoffs. Cristante's side hasn't performed very well in the regular season and had to go through the Wild Card round before this stage. However, Los Rojos knocked reigning champs León out on penalties and have recently shocked the leader of this term's standings, proving they are capable of pulling off surprises.

These two sides have a long background of games facing each other. Cruz Azul were dominant as they've claimed the victory 18 times, while Toluca won 16 matches, and they've also tied in 16 duels.

Cruz Azul vs Toluca: Liga MX 2021 Standings

Cruz Azul finished atop the Guard1anes 2021 standings with 41 points and sealed a place in the quarterfinals several weeks before the 17th round, while Toluca had to work harder for a spot in the playoffs as they've finished eleventh with 22 points.

Cruz Azul vs Toluca: Liga MX 2021 Top Scorers

Cruz Azul's leading goalscorer this season is Jonathan Javier Rodríguez, who has been on target nine times so far. On the other hand, Pedro Alexis Canelo is not only Toluca's top scorer but the Liga MX's as well, as he has 13 goals in this tournament.

How to watch or live stream Cruz Azul vs Toluca in the US

The second leg of the Liga MX Playoffs 2021 quarterfinals to be played between Cruz Azul and Toluca at Estadio Azteca will be broadcast in the US by TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, TUDN USA, and Univision.

Cruz Azul vs Toluca: Predictions and Odds

Oddsmakers have already placed their bets ahead of this game, and they believe the hosts will claim the win in this game. DraftKings has given Cruz Azul odds of -205, while Toluca have +600, and a tie would result in a +300 payout.