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Pachuca vs Club America Preview

• Competition: Liga MX
• Date: Wednesday, 7 May
• Kick-Off Time: TBD
• Venue: Estadio Hidalgo

The Pachuca vs Club America match will be played on Wednesday at Estadio Hidalgo. Both teams will lock horns in an exciting first-leg encounter in the Quarter-Final of the Clausura. Pachuca is not having a great season this year, as they are struggling with form and are not able to perform as per the expectations.

In the Clausura phase, they have played 17 games till now, out of which they have won eight games, drawn four, and lost five. In these games, they have collected 28 points and are currently sitting in eighth place in the table. They did well in this phase as compared to the Apertura phase, as they were 16th in that phase. They have, of late, done well against Club America and will be confident going into this match as they attempt to put their home advantage to good use.

Club America is suffering from an injury crisis as they missed some key players in the last few encounters, but now they will look to bounce back in what is the first leg Quarter-Final in Clausura phase. In the Clausura phase, they have played 17 games till now, in which they have won 10 matches, drawn four, and lost three. With 34 points on the table, they are sitting in the second spot. They did lose their last game against Pachuca away from home, and will look to take revenge on Wednesday for sure. Despite being the away side, they have a good opportunity to win this leg and get an advantage. This has all the ingredients to be a mouthwatering clash.

Pachuca Team News

The home team doesn't have any injury concerns going into this fixture, and none of their players are suspended for the upcoming fixture. All the players will be available for selection against Club America on Wednesday.

Club America Team News

Goalkeeper Luis Angel Malagon and Henry Martin are back in action, while doubts linger over the availability of Diego Valdes, Brian Rodriguez, and Jonathan dos Santos. The rest of the squad is fit to play, and none of the players are suspended for this upcoming clash.

Pachuca vs Club America Predicted Lineups

Pachuca Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Moreno

Defenders: Berlanga, Eduardo, Aceves, Gonzalez

Midfielders: Montiel, Pedraza

Forwards: Garcia, Bautista, Idrissi, Rondon

Club America Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1):

Goalkeeper: Malagon

Defenders: Alvarez, Del Castillo, Caceres, Borja

Midfielders: Dilrosun, Sanchez, Fidalgo, Zendejas, Reyes

Forwards: Davilla

Pachuca vs Club America Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other 62 times, out of which Pachuca won 25 games, 15 matches ended in draws, and Club America won 22 games. In the last five fixtures, Pachuca won two games, two matches ended in draws, and Club America won one game.

Key Players to Watch in Pachuca vs Club America

Salomon Rondon (Pachuca)

Rondon has played in many different countries and leagues and has vast experience playing at the top level. He has played in Spain, England, Russia, Argentina, and is now playing in Liga MX, Mexico. The Venezuelan international is a quality player and a clinical finisher inside the box.

A typical South American striker, Rondon is a hardworking and physically strong player, capable of making a difference on his own. He has played for his national team in 116 matches, in which he has scored 46 goals. Even though he is not as fast as he was a few years back, his goalscoring prowess has not changed a bit at all. This season, he has played 31 games, in which he has scored 15 goals and provided five assists.

Alvaro Fidalgo (Club America)

Fidalgo is a Real Madrid academy graduate and has been part of Club America for the last four seasons. Over these years, he has proved why he is an integral part of the team. Fidalgo, despite his short stature, can create an impact on the ground and help his team get positive results. Fidalgo can score as well as provide assists to his teammates.

Despite being a very attack-minded player, he does his defensive duties very well, which shows his work ethic for the team. This season, he has consistently performed well in Liga MX, and will be a big threat to the home team on Wednesday. He has played 36 matches this season, in which he has scored eight goals and provided nine assists.

Pachuca vs Club America Prediction

Even though both teams are sitting in different positions in the league table, this will be a tightly contested encounter for sure. Both teams have top-quality players on their side, and this match will be an exciting one. Just a month back, when both teams faced each other, Pachuca won at home, and this time, the same result looks a bit difficult. But most probably, this match will end in a stalemate.

Predicted Score: Pachuca 1-1 Club America

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