Rafael Guillén
If the champion wants to keep defending its title, it has to win. So, Pachuca vs Santos is a do-or-die situation, with just one game deciding which one moves on to the quarterfinals of the Liga MX. A whole year’s worth of work can go down the drain if this match is lost, which is why the pressure is on.
Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best sports betting information, and the Liga MX predictions for this week’s matchups. So, here’s our betting preview for this game between Pachuca vs Santos.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Pachuca vs Santos Liga MX Clausura 2023 Playoffs Game on May 6, 2023
- Where: Hidalgo Stadium, Pachuca, Hidalgo
- When: Saturday, May 6, 2023, 7:10 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Pachuca (-154) / Tie (+330) / Santos (+375)
- Asian Handicap: Pachuca (AH -0.5, -154) / Santos (AH +0.5, +120)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-106) / Under (-122)
- Both teams score: Yes (-139) / No (+100)
Odds given by Codere MX.
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Betting on C.F. Pachuca
The current monarch doesn’t want to give up its title easily. Pachuca finished fifth in the standings, just one point away from a direct spot in the playoffs, but its tournament wasn’t consistent as the team lost six games in total, three of them at home.
In fact, the team conceded a lot of goals at the Hidalgo stadium, eleven in eight games, and it didn’t keep a clean sheet at home all tournament. There will surely be goals in this Pachuca vs Santos match, so it’s a good idea to consider betting on Over (2.5).
The fifth-place team has historically won the championship five times: Monarcas in 2000, Toluca in 2005, Monterrey in 2009, and Tigres in 2015. None of them were defending champions, so Pachuca is looking to achieve a unique back-to-back championship, with Santos being the first obstacle.
In the last matchday, Pachuca won 1-0 against Querétaro, but it was at the Corregidora, a stadium that can always be tricky.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Óscar Ustari; José Castillo, Gustavo Cabral, Enzo Martínez, Kevin Álvarez; Avilés Hurtado, Erick Sánchez, Luis Chávez, Romario Ibarra; Cristian Arango, Roberto de la Rosa.
Betting on Santos Futebol Clube
Santos finished the regular season in thirteenth place, and should have been eliminated, but it managed to qualify thanks to Queretaro’s last place in the relegation standings, which allowed Santos to take its spot.
Unfortunately, it did not have a good season, winning only five games, two of which were on enemy grounds. Eduardo Fentanes couldn’t find the right formula for the team, and he was almost fired mid-season. However, thanks to Querétaros, it will now fight for a place in the quarter-finals.
In nine away games, Santos only managed to keep a clean sheet once, against Necaxa in Aguascalientes. The team conceded 17 goals in nine games played away, which is not a good sign. On a positive note, the team scored eleven times. Therefore, this match is guaranteed to have goals.
In the final game of the season, Santos lost 3-2 to Cruz Azul at the Azteca, ending the tournament on a low note.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Gibran Lajud; Raúl López, Félix Torres, Matheus Doria, Omar Campos; Jair Gonzalez, Salvador Mariscal, Lucas González, Emerson Rodríguez; Juan Brunetta, Harold Preciado.
JefeBet Prediction
In matchday 14 in Torreon, Pachuca vs Santos faced off, where Pachuca completely dominated the match, beating Santos 4-1, just as we predicted. Pachuca always scores, while Santos always seems to concede, so it’s a safe bet that there will be at least two goals.
We believe that Pachuca will continue to defend its championship title and win the match decisively against a Santos team that barely scraped through to qualify.
Prediction: Over (PAC 3-1 SAN).
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