Liga MX: Leon vs. Pachuca Picks, Odds, and Preview (Aug 23)

The current leaders in Liga MX will be aiming to respond following a defeat this weekend. But, can they bounce back? Find our Leon vs. Pachuca picks here.

Pachuca had started the season in electric form, but they have been brought back down to earth this week. A first league loss of the campaign was suffered against Tijuana last weekend, before they were dumped out of the Leagues Cup by LA Galaxy on Wednesday.

Leon have shown flashes of their best form so far this term, winning two of their opening five matches. This weekend, they will be chasing successive victories for the first time this term.

Leon vs. Pachuca Overview

Odds

Leon vs. Pachuca Head-to-Head Record

Leon have avoided defeat in their last two Liga MX matches against Pachuca. That includes a 2-1 victory in the latest encounter between the sides in February.

Leon Team News

Ismael Diaz was the match-winner in Leon’s last encounter against Necaxa. An unchanged line-up following that victory is expected this Saturday.

Possible Lineup

O. Herrera (GK); R. Echeverria, S. Rosales, J. Barreiro, V. Pereira, N. Fonseca, F. Beltran, S. Reyes, J. Cortizo, A. Alvarado, I. Diaz

Pachuca Team News

Changes are likely for the visitors this weekend after suffering successive defeats. Bautista and Guzman could struggle to retain their spots in the starting eleven.

Possible Lineup

C. Moreno (GK); A. Aceves, Eduardo, S. Barreto, C. Nava, E. Montiel, G. Togni, L. Quinones, J. Berlanga, O. Idrissi, J. Cadiz

Leon vs. Pachuca Picks

Pachuca’s recent struggles indicate that their form has dropped off in recent weeks, and this will be a difficult clash to get back to winning ways. The hosts have improved defensively in recent weeks, and that could make them the eye-catching play when making Leon vs. Pachuca picks.