Teams looking to record their first wins of the new season will meet when Leon fights Pachuca in an important Liga MX game on Monday. León opened with a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Chivas Guadalajara on July 3, just one month after clinching the CONCACAF Champions League title FC Los Angeles on 3-1 aggregate. Pachuca earned a 1-1 draw with Mazatlan FC on June 30. Pachuca won both meetings with León last season.
Kickoff will take place at 10 p.m. ET at Estadio León in León, Guanajuato, Mexico. Caesars Sportsbook lists León as the +120 favorites (risk $100 to win $120) in its latest León vs. Pachuca odds, with Pachuca the +215 underdogs. A draw costs +245 and the over/under for the total number of goals scored is 2.5. Before you see a Leon vs. captures Pachuca choice, you need to see what SportsLine’s Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sportswriter and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year’s World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas football choices, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+3.64), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01) and the Europa League (+1 ,60). Anyone who follows him goes up.
Now Green has taken a close look at the match between León and Pachuca and stuck to his Liga MX predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the bets and trends for León vs. Pachuca:
- León vs Pachuca spread: León -0.5 (+175), Pachuca +0.5 (-240)
- Leon vs. Pachuca over/under: 2.5 goals
- Leon vs. Pachuca money line: León +120, Pachuca +215, Draw +245
- LEO: León was 9-4-4 at home last season
- PAC: Pachuca compiled a 9-5-3 record on the road last season
- León vs Pachuca picks: See choices here
Why you should support León
Forward Jose Alfonso Alvarado helps lead the offense and comes in with a solid effort in the opener. He scored a goal on two shots, including one on target, in the defeat against Chivas Guadalajara. Alvarado has scored one goal and one assist in his last two Liga MX games. He started his pro career at Monterrey of Liga MX in 2018 and played there for four seasons. He played the last two with León, scoring four goals in 29 appearances.
Winger Angel Mena also gives the attack a boost. The 35-year-old from Ecuador made 21 starts last season and played in 29 games, scoring three goals and providing four assists. Since joining León in 2019, he has made 155 appearances and scored 70 goals. He started his career in 2007 and played in 486 games, scoring 153 goals. See which team to choose here.
Why you should support Pachuca
Striker Lucas Di Yorio, 26, faces his old teammates for the first time. He has already made his mark with Pachuca, with six shots, including four on target, in the draw with Mazatlan FC. Last season for León, he played in 35 games and scored 11 goals. In last month’s CONCACAF Champions League victory at Los Angeles FC, he scored one goal on target as a member of León.
Also helping to lead Pachuca’s attack is forward Roberto de la Rose. The 23-year-old was not shy in the season opener, taking five shots, although none fell on target. He is in his seventh season with the side and had his best season in 2020/21 when he scored eight goals in 35 appearances. Last season he played in 31 games and scored four goals. He has 21 career goals in 135 games for Pachuca. See which team to choose here.
How to make León vs Pachuca picks
Green broke down the Liga MX game from every angle. Leaning under total goals, he has identified two picks for Pachuca vs. León, including one that offers a plus cash payout. Go to SportsLine to see his analysis and Liga MX picks.
So who wins Leon vs. Pachuca in Monday’s matchup, and where is all the bet value? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets on the Pachuca vs. León, all from the expert who has been profitable since last year’s World CupAnd invent.