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Pachuca will face Toronto at BMO Field on Sunday in another round of the 2024 Leagues Cup campaign. Los Tuzos locked horns with New York Red Bulls in their group opener on Wednesday, falling behind early after the restart before veteran striker Salomon Rondon leveled the scores minutes later to take the game to penalties which the Mexican outfit won 5-4.
The Gophers now sit atop the Group East 6 standings with two points. They have secured a spot in the knockout stages of the competition and only need to avoid defeat on Sunday to guarantee top spot.
Toronto also faced NY Red Bulls in their last match and although they struggled to impress in attack, managed to hold on for a goalless draw before going on to win the matchup on penalties.
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The home side now sit second in their group with two points and have also advanced to the last 32 of the Leagues Cup. They, however, will still be targeting victory on Sunday to leapfrog their weekend opponents at the top of the pile.
Pachuca vs Toronto Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sunday's game will mark the first-ever meeting between Pachuca and Toronto.
- The visitors are undefeated in their last four competitive games against MLS sides.
- Toronto's last meeting against Mexican opposition came back in July last year when they faced Atlas in the Leagues Cup, losing the group-stage clash 1-0.
- The Reds have the joint-worst disciplinary record in Major League Soccer so far this season with 75 bookings in 26 games.
- Pachuca have scored two goals in Liga MX this season. Only Santos Laguna (1) have managed fewer.
Pachuca vs Toronto Prediction
Pachuca have won two of their last three games after winning just one of their previous five in competitive action. They are, however, without a win in their last four away matches and could struggle here.
Toronto have won three of their last four games after going winless in their previous 10. They have, however, lost four of their last five home games and could see their weekend clash decided on penalties.
Prediction: Pachuca 1-1 Toronto
Pachuca vs Toronto Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Under 2.5 goals (Each of Pachuca's last five matches have produced fewer than 2.5 goals)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: YES (Both sides have found the back of the net in five of the hosts' last eight matchups)
