Pachuca vs Club América: Preview, predictions, odds and how to watch 2021 Liga MX Playoffs quarterfinals today

The quarterfinals of the Liga MX 2021 playoffs have begun and Pachuca host Club América today in the first leg of an exciting tie. The Tuzos have beaten the Aguilas' lifelong rivals Chivas in the Wild Card, and they are ready to take on one of the best sides of the regular season. Here, you'll find everything there is to know about this game, such as information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch it in the US.

Paulo Pezzolano's boys head to this game in great fashion, holding a string of good results in the Mexican league. Pachuca had a weak start to the competition, but a strong finish saw them get into the big party, and they'll face a tough side hoping to keep momentum.

Meanwhile, Santiago Solari's side will finally make its debut in the knockout stage after an outstanding performance in the previous round. América couldn't keep up with Cruz Azul's pace, but they still finished comfortably in the standings and will try to prove their strength in this quarterfinal-tie.

Pachuca vs Club América: Match Information

Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
Time: 8 PM
Location: Estadio Hidalgo, Pachuca

Pachuca vs Club América: Time by State in the US

ET: 8 PM
CT: 7 PM
MT: 6 PM
PT: 5 PM

Pachuca vs Club América: Storylines and Head-to-Head

Pachuca arrive at this stage after a remarkable finish to the regular season. Tuzos hold a four-game winning streak in the league and have recently claimed a 4-2 triumph over Guadalajara in the Wild Card round. Pezzolano's team overcame a bad start to finish eighth in the league, but its upcoming task seems challenging.

Club América have been one of the best teams in the Liga MX so far, as they've finished second and proved to be a strong candidate early in the season. Before having a bye week during the prelims, the Aguilas have beaten Pumas 1-0 to conclude the first stage of the competition.

These two clubs have a long history of facing each other in the Mexican top-flight. Pachuca claimed the victory 21 times, while America won 15 matches, and they tied in 12 games.

Pachuca vs Club América: Liga MX 2021 Top Scorers

América's leading goalscorer is Henry Josué Martín, who has been on target seven times, while Pachuca's top scorer is Roberto Carlos de la Rosa with six goals.

How to watch or live stream Pachuca vs Club América in the US

The Liga MX 2021 Playoffs game to be played between Pachuca and Club América in the first leg of the quarterfinals will be broadcast in the US by TUDN USA, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, and Univision.

Pachuca vs Club América: Predictions and Odds

Oddsmakers have already made their predictions ahead of this game, and they handed the hosts a slight advantage to win this game. FanDuel has given Pachuca odds of +150, while Club América have +165, and a tie would result in a +240 payout.