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

Pumas host Cruz Azul today at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario to play the second leg match of the Liga MX Guard1anes Tournament 2020 semifinals. Check out how to watch or live stream it in the US, the match preview, predictions and odds.

Rafael Baca of Cruz Azul (left) fights for the ball with Juan Iturbe of Pumas (Getty).
Rafael Baca of Cruz Azul (left) fights for the ball with Juan Iturbe of Pumas (Getty).

Pumas will be looking for a miracle today when they host Cruz Azul at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario to play the second leg match of the Guard1anes Tournament semifinals. Here you will find everything about this exciting Liga MX Playoffs 2020 game, such as the match preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch or live stream it in the US.

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Cruz Azul had no mercy in the first leg game played at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday and clinched an outstanding 4-0 home victory. Pumas, on the other hand, will have no room for mistakes and will have to make a perfect match to turn the series around.

Although La Máquina Cementera were the favorites to win Thursday’s game, the final score surprised everyone. The next meetingbetween these two Mexican teams will be a must-see match, and the winner of the series will get a spot in the Liga MX 2020 Final.

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Pumas vs Cruz Azul: Match Information

Date: Sunday, December 6, 2020
Time: 7:30 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Olímpico Universitario, CDMX

Pumas vs Cruz Azul: Time by State in the US

ET: 7:30 PM
CT: 6:30 PM
MT: 5:30 PM
PT: 4:30 PM

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

Cruz Azul finally returned to victory at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, while Pumas cut their unbeaten run of 8 games. Today’s match will be the third meeting between them this season, as they had faced each other for the 17th round of the Guard1anes Tournament regular season, with Pumas taking a 2-1 away victory.

La Máquina and UNAM have met in 133 times. Cruz Azul have the overall advantage as they have won 56games, and Pumas have won 38. The other 40 matches have finished in draws.

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

Luis Romo is Cruz Azul’s leading scorer in the Liga MX Playoffs 2020 with 3 goals, while Favio Álvarez, who is recovering from an injury, netted Pumas’ only goal in this phase of the tournament.

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

The second leg match of the Liga MX Guard1anes Tournament 2020 semifinals between Pumas and Cruz Azul to be played today at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario will be broadcasted in the US byTUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, TUDN USA, Univision.

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Pumas vs Cruz Azul: Predictions and Odds

Once again, La Máquina Cementera are the favorite to win the game. Although this time they will play as visitors, FanDuel gives Cruz Azulodds of +120, while Pumas have odds of +200. A tie would result in a +250 payout.

FanDuel
Pumas +200
Draw +250
Cruz Azul +120
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* Odds via FanDuel

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