{"id":42376,"date":"2025-05-05T15:05:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T21:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=42376"},"modified":"2025-05-05T15:06:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T21:06:00","slug":"clausura-mx-2025-quarterfinals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/liga-mx\/clausura-mx-2025-quarterfinals\/","title":{"rendered":"Clausura MX 2025: Quarterfinals Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After the Play-In was completed and the final two teams qualified, the Clausura MX playoffs will start this week with some great matchups.

The most interesting duel will feature the top seed, Toluca, facing Monterrey, who come from the Play-In.

Another big and evenly matched clash will have Am\u00e9rica visiting Pachuca, while Le\u00f3n and Cruz Azul will square off.

Necaxa was the biggest surprise among the qualified teams and will host Tigres, a team not currently at its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clausura MX Quarterfinals First Leg: Monterrey vs. Toluca <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Monterrey 2.45<\/em><\/td>Toluca 2.77<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs<\/strong>: 3.38 <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Wednesday, May 7 at 9:00 pm ET, 8:00 pm CST, 7:00 pm MT, and 6:00 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Estadio BBVA <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch it?<\/strong><\/td>fuboTV<\/a>,\u00a0TUDN<\/a>, and\u00a0Univision<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Monterrey struggled but managed to secure a spot in the playoffs. Despite having one of the best squads, the team finished seventh and had to go through the Play-In, where they lost their first match at home against Pachuca (1-2).<\/strong> They got a second chance and made the most of it, defeating Pumas 2-0. The good news for Mart\u00edn Demichelis is that he has recovered Sergio Canales and \u00d3liver Torres, although Sergio Ramos is still unavailable. The Argentine coach was sent off and will not be on the sidelines this Wednesday.

Toluca finished first in the tournament with 37 points, guaranteeing home-field and draw advantage in all series. They come into the playoffs unbeaten in their last seven matches, with six wins and one draw in their previous game.<\/strong> While it\u2019s positive that they are well-rested\u2014their last official game was on April 19\u2014 the lack of match rhythm could be a disadvantage. Toluca is the highest-scoring team (41 goals), with Paulinho as the tournament\u2019s top scorer with 12 goals and Alexis Vega leading in assists with eight.

Monterrey vs. Toluca Betting Pick: Draw <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clausura MX Quarterfinals First Leg: Pachuca vs. Am\u00e9rica <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pachuca 2.89<\/em><\/td> Am\u00e9rica 2.39<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs<\/strong>: 3.36 <\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Wednesday, May 7 at 11:10 pm ET, 10:10 pm CST, 9:10 pm MT, and 8:10 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Estadio Hidalgo <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch it?<\/strong><\/td>fuboTV<\/a>, TUDN<\/a>, and Univision<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pachuca was the other team that secured a playoff spot through the Play-In, <\/strong>quickly earning it by defeating Monterrey 2-1 on the road. Salom\u00f3n Rond\u00f3n and John Kennedy have formed a great partnership, with the former scoring 10 goals and the latter nine. However, the Brazilian has not been as consistent and hasn\u2019t performed as expected in recent matches.

Am\u00e9rica qualified as second in the overall standings and boasts the best defense of the tournament, conceding just 10 goals in 17 games. They closed out the first phase with a commanding 5-0 win over Mazatl\u00e1n, but like other teams, it has been nearly three weeks since their last official match. A few days ago, they played a friendly against Celaya, and the good news was that Henry Mart\u00edn could get some minutes.

Pachuca vs. Am\u00e9rica Betting Pick: Am\u00e9rica <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clausura MX Quarterfinals First Leg: Necaxa vs. Tigres <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Necaxa 2.79<\/em><\/td>Tigres 2.48<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs<\/strong>: 3.3 <\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Thursday, May 8 at 9:00 pm ET, 8:00 pm CST, 7:00 pm MT, and 6:00 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Estadio Victoria <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch it?<\/strong><\/td>fuboTV<\/a>, TUDN<\/a>, and Univision<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Necaxa was one of the big surprises of the tournament, finishing in fifth place and qualifying directly for the playoffs. With 36 goals, they have the second-best attack in the tournament; however, their defense struggled, conceding 29 goals<\/strong>\u2014the worst mark among the Liga MX<\/a> top 12 teams. The attacking trio of Jos\u00e9 Paradela, Agust\u00edn Palavecino, and Diber Cambindo is formidable, especially now that the Colombian is fully recovered and is likely to return to the starting lineup.

Tigres, on the other hand, are coming off a tough blow in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, losing to Cruz Azul in the semifinals by a 2-1 aggregate score. Now, they must focus on the domestic tournament, where they have two home wins and two away draws in their last four games. Earlier this season, they visited the \u2018Rayos\u2019 and won 2-1.

Necaxa vs. Tigres Betting Pick: Necaxa <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clausura MX Quarterfinals First Leg: Le\u00f3n vs. Cruz Azul <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Le\u00f3n 3.21<\/em><\/td> Cruz Azul 2.19<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs<\/strong>: 3.4 <\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Thursday, May 8 at 11:10 pm ET, 10:10 pm CST, 9:10 pm MT, and 8:10 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Estadio Le\u00f3n <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch it?<\/strong><\/td>fuboTV<\/a>, TUDN<\/a>, and Univision<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Le\u00f3n is focused on the league playoffs while awaiting FIFA\u2019s decision to see whether or not they will play in the Club World Cup. With that uncertainty hanging over them, coach Eduardo Berizzo is preparing for the match. After a strong start that saw them go unbeaten, they lost five of their last seven games and earned only four points. <\/strong>Nicol\u00e1s Fonseca will return, but they will be without James Rodr\u00edguez, who is suspended.

Cruz Azul, meanwhile, is determined to chase the title that slipped away from them last tournament. They didn\u2019t start the season very well but have significantly raised their level. Right now, they ride a 16-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, including the CONCACAF Champions Cup, where they have reached the final.<\/strong> They have only lost two matches this semester, away from home and by the narrowest margins. The bad news is that Gabriel Fern\u00e1ndez has suffered another injury.

Le\u00f3n vs. Cruz Azul Betting Pick: Cruz Azul <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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