Pachuca vs Columbus Crew prediction and betting tips - June 2, 2024
The winner of the CONCACAF Champions Cup will be determined this coming Sunday at "Estadio Miguel Hidalgo," where Pachuca will face Columbus Crew. Here is the expert prediction from the Dailysports team.
Pachuca
The "Gophers" breezed through the first round of the playoffs, dismantling Philadelphia Union with a commanding 6-0 victory in the second leg. In the quarterfinals, Pachuca faced Costa Rica's Herediano and encountered little resistance. After a 5-0 away thrashing, Guillermo Almada's squad secured a 2-1 win at home.
Pachuca's most formidable opponent was undoubtedly Club América in the semifinals. Many consider "América" the strongest team in Mexico at present, having finished first in the regular Clausura season. Nonetheless, the away leg ended in a 1-1 draw, and the "Gophers" triumphed 2-1 at home. However, Club América exacted revenge by eliminating Pachuca in the quarterfinals of the Liga MX playoffs.
Columbus Crew
The "Crew" had a far more arduous and challenging path to the final. They edged past Houston Dynamo with a narrow 1-0 away win in the first round and drew twice against Mexico's UANL Tigres in the quarterfinals, 1-1. The fate of the semifinal berth was decided in a penalty shootout, where the "Crew" emerged victorious. Surprisingly, Columbus Crew comfortably defeated Monterrey twice in the semifinals – 2-1 at home and 3-1 away.
In the Eastern Conference standings, Columbus Crew occupies the fifth position after 14 matches, trailing Inter Miami by ten points. However, the "Crew" has three games in hand. In their latest match, Columbus Crew triumphed 2-0 away against Orlando City.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- These teams have never met before.
- Both teams scored in six of Pachuca's last seven matches.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet was successful in four out of Columbus Crew's last five games.
Pachuca vs Columbus Crew Prediction
Bookmakers are confident in Pachuca's victory, offering odds of 1.56. We suggest betting on "Both Teams to Score." With the trophy at stake, neither team will be content to sit back and defend.
