Monterrey vs Cruz Azul: Preview, predictions, odds and how to watch CONCACAF Champions League 2021 semifinals in the US today

Monterrey and Cruz Azul clash today at the Estadio BBVA in the first leg match of the Concacaf Champions League 2021 semifinals. Check out everything there is to know about this exciting game between Mexican teams, such as the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds, and even how to watch it in the US.

Rayados are unbeaten in the Liga MX Apertura Tournament 2021 after three rounds, with two draws and a win. The Mexican league champions Cruz Azul, on the other hand, started the new season with a disappoiting defeat against Mazatlan, but then clinched a draw with Santos Laguna and a victory over Necaxa.

The return leg of this Conacaf Champions League semifinal tie will be played on September 16 at the Estadio Azteca. However, Monterrey and Cruz Azul will also face each other for Matchday 5 of the Liga MX 2021 on August 18. The winner of the semifinal tie will face either Philadelphia Union or Club America.

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul: Match Information

Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Time: 10:00 PM
Location: Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul: Time by State in the US

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

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul: Storylines

Monterrey advanced to the Concacaf Champions League semifinals after beating eliminating Columbus Crew of the MLS with a 5-2 overall victory. In the Round of 16, Rayados had beaten Atletico Pantoja of Domincan Republic.

Cruz Azul also managed to defeat an MLS side in the tournament's quarterdinals. La Maquina Cementera won both matches against Toronto FC to claim a 4-1 overall victory and got a spot in the semifinals. In the Round of 16, the Mexican side had eliminated Arcahaie of Haiti.

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

The first leg match of the Concacaf Champions League 2021 semifinals between Monterrey and Cruz Azul to be played today at the Estadio BBVA will be broadcast in the US by Fox Sports 1, TUDN.com, FOX Sports App, TUDN App, Foxsports.com, TUDN USA.

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul: Predictions and Odds

According to oddsmakers, the home team is slightly favorite to win the first leg match. DraftKings gives Monterrey odds of +115, while Cruz Azul appear with odds of +230. A tie would result in a +255 payout.