Cruz Azul will aim to extend their lead atop the Liga MX standings when they take on Pachuca at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo on Saturday. Los Celestes have bounced back from a 3-1 loss at Atletico San Luis - their only defeat of the campaign - as they picked up a 1-0 victory over Chivas last weekend.
Meanwhile, Guillermo Almada's men snapped a winless run of six games in all competitions when Los Tuzos defeated Puebla 3-2 last time out.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to watch Pachuca vs Cruz Azul
In the United States (US), the Liga MX match between Pachuca and Cruz Azul will be available to watch and stream online live through Fubo (sign up for a free 7-day trial), DirecTV Stream, Univision and TUDN.
Where to watch Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul
The Liga MX match between Pachuca and Cruz Azul will be played at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo in Pachuca, Mexico.
It will kick off at 6:05 pm PT / 9:05 pm ET on Saturday, September 28, in the US.
Team News
Midfielder Alexei Dominguez is ruled out with a knee injury, while Deportivo Pereira-owned Faber Gil remains a doubt due to a knock.
Salomon Rondon should continue to lead the line, with Nelson Deossa featuring in the middle following his brace at Puebla.
Pachuca possible XI: Moreno; Rodriguez, Cabral, Barreto, B. Gonzalez; Montiel, Deossa; O. Gonzalez, Hernandez, Idrissi; Rondon.
Cruz Azul boss Martin Anselmi is believed to have a full-strength squad at his disposal.
Ignacio Rivero, who scored the winner against Chivas, could partner Georgios Giakoumakis upfront as Carlos Rodriguez is introduced in midfield.
Luis Francisco Romo will continue to feature just in front of the backline, with Jorge Sanchez and Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi deployed on the wings.
Cruz Azul possible XI: Mier; Ditta, Lira, Piovi; Romo; Sanchez, Faravelli, Rodriguez, Rotondi; Rivero, Giakoumakis.
Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul: Head-to-Head
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Pachuca and Cruz Azul across all competitions.
Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul: Predictions
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced Liga MX model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects Cruz Azul as the most likely winner of the game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Pachuca-Cruz Azul game," said Dave Garofolo from Dimers.
"Taking into account the most current updates and numerous additional factors, our prediction gives Pachuca a 29.9% chance of winning, Cruz Azul a 44.2% chance, and a 25.8% chance of a draw."
Pachuca vs Cruz Azul: Betting Odds and Picks
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds. Before making any Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul picks, be sure to check out the latest Liga MX predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's Liga MX game between Pachuca and Cruz Azul 10,000 times as part of our Liga MX predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model indicates a 29.9% chance of Pachuca winning, a 44.2% chance for Cruz Azul, and a 25.8% chance of a draw. Additionally, the over/under total of 2.5 goals has a 51% chance of staying under, according to our model.
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Our model's strongest edge in the Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul matchup is on the moneyline. Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best Liga MX picks for every game throughout the season. Full access to our picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
These scorelines are based on each team's average score after 10,000 simulations, which means the most likely correct score may differ from our predicted winner.
The Bottom Line
According to our computer model, Pachuca has a 29.9% win probability on Saturday, Cruz Azul has a 44.2% win probability, and there is a 25.8% chance that the game will end in a draw. AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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