The Concacaf Champions Cup is the most relevant club tournament in North America, and in the round of 16, there is a match that will steal the show: Chivas vs. América.
The two winningest teams in Mexico, the ones with the biggest fan base and the most important, will have to face each other for a place in the quarterfinals.
Another of Mexico’s top teams, Tigres, will have to play against tough Orlando City, while Monterrey, leader of Liga MX, will have to face the Supporter’s Shield winners, FC Cincinnati.
Philadelphia Union will have a tough match against Pachuca, the top-scoring team in Mexican soccer.
CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16: Orlando City vs. Tigres
When and Where?
Tuesday, March 5, 9:00 pm ET at the Inter & Co Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Orlando City 2.806
Tigres 2.32
Draw Offs:
3.2
Where Can I Watch?
Fox Sports
Orlando City is one of the most experienced teams in the United States concerning their project, since its coach, Oscar Pareja, has been competing in the MLS since 2020. In the previous round, they beat Cavalry 6-1 on aggregate, but in the league, they were just crushed by Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 5-0. This is a club with good players, starting with their latest reinforcement, Colombian striker Luis Fernando Muriel.
Tigres is going through a somewhat irregular moment in the Clausura 2024 of Liga MX, but they have one of the best squads not only in Mexico but also in Concacaf. Their veteran striker André Pierre-Gignac continues to make a difference, but this time, they have acquired an interesting midfielder in the form of Juan Brunetta. This team is in sixth place in their tournament, with 18 points. In the last round of the Concacaf Champions Cup, they eliminated an MLS club, Vancouver Whitecaps, 4-1.
Orlando City vs. Tigres Betting Pick: Tigres
CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16: Philadelphia Union vs. Pachuca
When and Where?
Tuesday, March 5, 7:00 pm ET at Subaru Park
Moneyline odds:
Philadelphia Union 2.45
Pachuca 2.5
Draw Offs:
3.3
Where Can I Watch?
Fox Sports
Philadelphia Union is not one of the teams that invests the most in MLS, but it manages to always be competitive. In the first round of the international tournament, they faced a tough opponent like Saprissa, which they defeated 3-2 away and tied 3-3 at home. In the local tournament, they have two draws versus Chicago Fire (2-2) and Kansas City Sporting (1-1). The most interesting name is the Argentine player Julián Carranza, although the Hungarian Dániel Gazdag is also a quality player.
Pachuca will be making its tournament debut against this U.S. opponent, but in Liga MX, it has shown itself to be a team with plenty of firepower, scoring 24 goals in ten games. Venezuelan striker Salomón Rondón has been their most important player with six goals. They are coming off a 3-2 win over Juarez and are tied at the top with Monterrey and Cruz Azul.
Philadelphia Union vs. Pachuca Betting Pick: Draw
CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16: Guadalajara vs. América
When and Where?
Wednesday, March 6, 10:00 pm ET at the Akron Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Guadalajara 2.5
América 2.45
Draw Offs:
3.3
Where Can I Watch?
Fox Sports
There is a derby in Mexican soccer, and Chivas wants to give the blow on the table. After eliminating Forge with a 5-2 aggregate score, the Guadalajara team wants to make the big push that is missing in this era of Fernando Gago, who has not been able to find the consistency that the fans want. They are coming off a 3-0 loss to Cruz Azul, although the last time they visited the Águilas, they were victorious (1-3). One thing to keep in mind is that Javier “El Chicharito” Hernández is already available.
América is the current champion of Mexico and has only lost one league game this semester, although, in the last round of the Concacaf Champions Cup, they struggled to beat Real Estelí, as the aggregate score was 3-2. The offensive power of a team with players such as Julián Quiñones, Henry Martín, Diego Valdés, and Alejandro Zendejas can make any club tremble. However, the defense shown in the local league (only five goals conceded in nine games) is their best credential. In their last game, they crushed Atlas (1-5) to move up to fourth place, just one point behind the leaders.
Guadalajara vs. América Betting Pick: América
CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16: Cincinnati vs. Monterrey
When and Where?
Thursday, March 7, 7:00 pm ET at the TQL Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Cincinnati 2.4
Monterrey 2.45
Draw Offs:
3.5
Where Can I Watch?
Fox Sports
FC Cincinnati is one of the most outstanding teams in the United States, as evidenced by the fact that last season, it led the Eastern Conference and reached the conference finals, losing to Columbus Crew, the eventual champion. Although in MLS, they began with a sour draw against Toronto, in the Champions Cup, they eliminated the Cavalier with a 6-0 aggregate score, and last weekend, they beat the Chicago Fire 1-2 as visitors, making them undefeated this season.
Monterrey is the leader of Mexican soccer with 22 points. Their forward line with Brandon Vásquez, Sergio Canales, Germán Berterame, and Maxi Meza is responding. Therefore, they can be considered one of the great favorites to win this title. Rayados have just eliminated Comunicaciones with a 7-1 aggregate score. They have not lost all year, with eight wins and four ties.
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