The opening week is done on the CONCACAF Champions Cup, and most of the Mexican teams enjoyed victories and are riding their momentum as they come for the second leg before the teams from the United States hit their first match.
All teams are looking to secure their spot in the next round of competition, but it is time to kick into full gear, as this is the last match they get until they all sit and watch what unfolds for the rest of the teams in the first round.
We are about to cover what we believe to be the most relevant matches of the CONCACAF Champions Cup first round leg 2.
CONCACAF Champions Cup: First Round Leg 2 – Guadalajara vs. Forge
When and where?
Tuesday, February 13, 10:00 pm ET at the Akron Stadium
Moneyline odds:Â
Guadalajara 1.199
Forge 12.3
Draw Offs:
6.7Â
Where can I watch it?
FOX Sports, TUDN, fubo, and ESPN
Guadalajara took the best of Forge and managed to get a favorable 3 – 1 score in the first leg of their clashes, and now, as they come into their stadium in front of their crowd, things continue to look better and better for Chivas.
They were the favorites in their first encounter, and it’s due to the results from the first clash, that Forge is being looked down on as a major underdog.
One way or another, we expect Guadalajara to get the win, even though they do not need to force as much so we expect fewer goals.
Guadalajara vs. Forge Betting Pick: Guadalajara
CONCACAF Champions Cup: First Round Leg 2 – Tigres vs. Whitecaps
When and where?
Wednesday, February 14, 8:00 pm ET at the Estadio Universitario
Moneyline odds:Â
Tigres 1.49
Whitecaps 6.4
Draw Offs:
4.2
Where can I watch it?
FOX Sports, TUDN, fubo, and ESPN
Tigres and the Vancouver Whitecaps gave us a contested fight that ended on a draw the last time they met, but that is only bad news for the Canadians, as they are now facing the Mexican team at their own home with their crowd backing them up.
The previous duel was interesting, but this time, Tigres are big favorites as they should have enough motivation to get a win and get a clean slate to make their crowd go wild as they secure their spot in the next round.
Whitecaps vs. Tigres Betting Pick: Tigres
CONCACAF Champions Cup: First Round Leg 2 – América vs. Real EstelÃ
When and where?
Wednesday, February 14, 10:15 pm ET at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Moneyline odds:Â
América 1.065
Real Estelà 28
Draw Offs:Â
11.2Â
Where can I watch it?
FOX Sports, TUDN, fubo, and ESPN
On paper, it was impressive that Real Estelà managed to beat the team that is expected to be the best of the best of the Mexican league, but we can always take into consideration that América seemed to be holding on to the punches during the first clash.
You can see the odds reflect it, but America is now a huge favorite for the clash, as they are now the home team, and will be welcoming Real Estelà to a dose of what they can do when they fully commit to the match.
The aggregate score favors Real Estelà by one, but we expect América to turn the tables around and make a statement in this next clash.
América vs. Real EstelàBetting Pick: America
CONCACAF Champions Cup: First Round Leg 2 – Monterrey vs. Comunicaciones
When and where?
Thursday, February 15, 10:15 pm ET at the Estadio BBVA
Moneyline odds:Â
Comunicaciones 9.5
Monterrey 1.27
Draw Offs:Â
5.8
Where can I watch it?
FOX Sports, TUDN, fubo, and ESPN
This match is a no-brainer when you ask who we are backing up, especially since Monterrey, who is looking quite solid as one of the top teams in Liga MX, made a masterclass while scoring 4 – 1 against Comunicaciones in the first leg.
Now, as they play at home, they are not only expected to repeat the dose but to look relaxed while they do, as they put the pressure off their shoulders with the 3-goal lead.
We expect the Comunicaciones team to try their best but crumble by the pressure of not only getting the victory but trying to equalize the scoreboard as they do.
Monterrey should have a big night when they play on Thursday.
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