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Cruz Azul vs Pumas: Preview, predictions and how to watch Liga MX Guard1anes Tournament Semifinals

Cruz Azul and Pumas face each other today at the Estadio Azteca in the first leg match of the Liga MX Guard1anes Tournament 2020 semifinals. Check out how to watch or live stream the game in the US, the match preview, predictions and odds.

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Cruz Azul's Jonathan Rodríguez and Pumas' Juan Ignacio Dinenno (Getty).
Cruz Azul's Jonathan Rodríguez and Pumas' Juan Ignacio Dinenno (Getty).

The 2020 season of the Mexican First Division League is coming to an end.And tonight we will be ableto enjoy another exciting Liga MX game, asCruz Azul and Pumas UNAM clash at the Estadio Azteca in the first leg match of the Guard1anes Tournament semifinals. It will be the second meeting between these two Mexican sides this season, with Pumas taking a 2-1 away win in their previous encounter.Find everything there is to know about thisLiga MX Playoffs 2020 game here, such us the match preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds, and even how to watch or live stream it in the US.

Cruz Azul come from a 1-0 home defeat to Tigres on Sunday, but advanced to the semifinals after winning 3-2 on aggregate . La Máquinaare not having theirbest time playing as a home team, as theyhaveaccumulated four games without a win at the Estadio Azteca, with one draw and 3 defeats.

Pumas reached the Liga MX 2020 semifinals after beating Pachuca 1-0 on agreggate. After their scoreless draw in the second leg game of the quarterfinals, UNAM extended their unbeaten run to 8 games, with 3 wins and 5 draws.

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Cruz Azul vs Pumas: Match Information

Date: Thurday, December 3, 2020
Time: 10:00 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Azteca, CDMX

Cruz Azul vs Pumas: Time by State in the US

ET: 10:00 PM
CT: 9:00 PM
MT: 8:00 PM
PT: 7:00 PM

Cruz Azul vs Pumas: Top Scorers in Liga MX Playoffs 2020

Juan Escobar, Jonathan Rodríguez and Luis Romo all scored once for Cruz Azul in the Liga MX Playoffs 2020, while Favio Álvarez, who won’t be available for the rest of the tournament due to an injury, netted Pumas’ only goal.

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Cruz Azul vs Pumas: Storylines

It will be the second meeting between these two Mexican teams this season. They faced each other on November 8 for the 17th round of the Guard1anes Tournament 2020, with Pumas clinching a 2-1 away win.

Cruz Azul have lost 3 of their last 5 game, two of them playing at the Estadio Azteca. Pumas UNAM, on the other hand, have won 2 and drawn 3 of thei last five matches.

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

The first leg match of the Liga MX Guard1anes Tournament 2020 semifinals between Cruz Azul and Pumas to be played on Thursday at the Estadio Azteca will be broadcasted in the US byTUDN.com, TUDN App, TUDN USA.

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Cruz Azul vs Pumas: Predictions and Odds

Oddsmakers put the home side as the big favorite to win Thursday’s match at the Estadio Azteca. According to FanDuel, Cruz Azul have odds of -145, while Pumas have odds of +380. A tie would result in a +270 payout.

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Cruz Azul -145
Draw +270
Pumas +380
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* Odds via FanDuel

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