Club America vs Toluca: Preview, Predictions, and How to Watch the Liga MX Quarterfinals

On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Club America and Toluca will face off in the first leg of the Apertura 2024 Liga MX Quarterfinals at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City. This highly anticipated match is part of the playoffs, with both teams aiming to secure a strong start in the two-leg tie.

Club America, also known as ‘Las Águilas,’ qualified for the quarterfinals after advancing through the Play-In stage with a draw against Tijuana, which they won through penalties. Despite their inconsistent performance during the regular season, finishing eighth with 27 points, they have shown resilience and key victories against teams like Monterrey and Pachuca. However, they suffered a significant 4-0 loss to Toluca in their last regular season match, a result they aim to overturn in this tie.

Toluca, or ‘Los Diablos Rojos,’ finished the regular phase in a strong second place with 35 points, showcasing both offensive prowess with 38 goals scored and a solid defense that conceded only 16 goals. Coached by Renato Paiva, Toluca is in excellent form, having dominated their last few matches, including the 4-0 victory over Club America. Key players like Paulinho, who has scored 14 goals in 17 matches, are expected to play crucial roles in this matchup.

The match is predicted to be closely contested, with predictive models suggesting a 50.0% chance of Club America winning, a 26.8% chance for Toluca, and a 23.2% chance of a draw. The over/under total of 2.5 goals has a 59% chance of going over, according to these models.

For American viewers, the match can be watched live on ViX, Fubo, or other streaming services. The kick-off time is set for 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

In terms of team news, Club America will be without forward Victor Davila due to a broken leg, while Henry Martin and Diego Valdes are doubtful due to injuries. Toluca, on the other hand, is expected to field a strong lineup, including players like Paulinho, Jesus Angulo, and Luan, who were instrumental in their previous victory over Club America.