Club America vs. Leon prediction, odds, time: Liga MX Apertura 2023 quarterfinal picks, best bets for Nov. 29
Club America look to extend their unbeaten streak during league play to 17 matches when they visit Leon for the first leg of their 2023 Liga MX Apertura quarterfinal tie. Club America dropped a 2-1 decision to FC Juarez in their season opener but haven't lost since, recording 12 wins and four draws to land atop the table. Leon edged Santos 3-2 on Sunday to secure the No. 8 seed. The sides played to a 1-1 draw in their regular-season meeting back in August.
Kickoff at Estadio Leon is set for 8:06 p.m. ET. Club America are the +120 favorites (risk $100 to win $120) in the latest Club America vs. Leon odds, while Leon are +200 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +240 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Leon vs. Club America picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
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Now, Green has broken down Club America vs. Leon from every angle and just revealed his picks and Liga MX predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Leon vs. Club America:
- Club America vs. Leon money line: America +120, Leon +200, Draw +240
- Club America vs. Leon over/under: 2.5 goals
- AMER: Las Aguilas scored at least three goals in eight of their 17 Apertura matches
- LEON: Los Panzas Verdes have failed to score in just one of their last 14 contests
- Club America vs. Leon picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Club America
Las Aguilas enter the first leg with another streak as they have posted four consecutive clean sheets, including one in a 0-0 draw against Tigres UANL in their regular-season finale. America finished with the best goal differential in Liga MX at plus-23 and allowed more than one goal just four times in their 17 matches. The club is led offensively by Colombian forward Julian Quinones, who netted six goals and added five assists.
The 26-year-old Quinones has gone back-to-back games without a goal but produced the lone tally in America's draw against Leon earlier this year. Midfielder Diego Valdes and forward Jonathan Rodriguez also have recorded six goals while winger Alejandro Zendejas has converted five times. The 30-year-old Rodriguez, who appeared in only 11 games, scored in five of seven contests prior to the scoreless draw against Tigres UANL. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Leon
Los Panzas Verdes have found their offensive touch of late, registering at least two goals in each of their last four matches. Prior to the recent surge, Leon netted fewer than two goals in 11 of 13 games. Forward Federico Vinas has led the charge as he enters Wednesday with a four-game scoring streak during which he has converted five times.
The 25-year-old Uruguayan netted a team-high six goals over 12 matches in his first season with Leon after spending the previous four with Club America. Forward Nicolas Lopez, who also is in his first season with Los Panzas Verdes, is second on the club with three goals. Winger Angel Mena and forward Alfonso Alvarado have netted two goals apiece, while defender Adonis Frias and midfielder Fidel Ambriz converted in Leon's victory against Santos. See which team to pick here.
How to make Club America vs. Leon picks
Green has broken down Wednesday's Liga MX Apertura 2023 quarterfinal from every possible angle and is leaning Over on the goal total. He has locked in a pair of confident best bets and also is offering a full breakdown of this matchup. He's only sharing his Liga MX picks and analysis at SportsLine.
