Pachuca vs. Columbus prediction, odds, time: 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup final picks, bets from proven expert

The Concacaf Champions Cup will be on the line when MLS’s Columbus Crew and Liga MX’s Pachuca meet in the single-game final on Saturday at Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca, Mexico. Columbus advanced to the final by eliminating Houston Dynamo in the round of 16, Tigres UANL in the quarterfinals and CF Monterrey in the semifinals. The Crew will play in the final for the first time in franchise history. Meanwhile, Pachuca reached the final by beating Philadelphia Union in the round of 16, Costa Rica’s CS Herediano in the quarter-finals and Club América in the semi-finals.

Kickoff is scheduled for 9:15 pm ET. Pachuca is the -170 favorite (risk $170 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Columbus vs. Pachuca odds, with the Crew being the +440 underdog. A 90-minute draw costs +310. The over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Pachuca is the -300 favorite to lift the trophy, while Columbus is +225. Before making any Columbus vs Pachuca picks or Concacaf Champions Cup predictions, you should See what SportsLine’s proven football expert Jon “Buckets” Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players from around the world. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, FA Cup and more. In 2023, he was on a roll, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors.

Now, Eimer has analyzed Columbus vs. Pachuca from every angle and identified his picks and predictions for the Concacaf Champions Cup. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer’s picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Pachuca vs. Columbus:

• Columbus vs. Pachuca 90-minute money line: Columbus +440, Pachuca -170, Draw +310
• Columbus x Pachuca over/under: 2.5 goals
• Colombo vs. Pachuca Spread: Colombo +0.5 (+135), Pachuca -0.5 (-175)
• COL: Crew leads MLS in goals conceded (13)
• PAC: Salomon Rondon leads the Champions Cup with seven goals
• Colombo x Pachuca: See the picks at SportsLine

Why you should support Columbus

The Crew enters Saturday’s final with strength. The defending MLS Cup champions have won three consecutive MLS matches, all away from home: in Montreal, Chicago and Orlando. Columbus will face a Pachuca club that will fight rust; Pachuca have not played an official match since May 11, when they lost to Club América in the quarterfinals of the Liga MX Clausura.

One of the reasons for Columbus’ recent success was Diego Rossi. The 26-year-old Uruguayan striker scored four goals and two assists in his three-game winning streak. He also scored a goal in the 49th minute of the second leg against Monterrey to send the Crew to the Concacaf Champions Cup final. See which team to choose here.

Why you should bet on Pachuca

Salomon Rondon is a proven goalscorer at international level. The 34-year-old Venezuelan striker leads the Golden Boot with seven goals and leads an attack that also features Oussama Idrissi and Erick Sanchez. At the start of his career, Rondon scored 36 Premier League goals in 167 games.

Furthermore, Pachuca is no stranger to the Concacaf Champions Cup final. The club has won the competition five times and has never lost in the final. With a win on Saturday, Pachuca would tie with Cruz Azul for the second most Champions Cup titles, just one behind Club América. See which team to choose here.

How to choose between Pachuca and Columbus

Eimer analyzed Columbus vs. Pachuca from every possible angle. He’s leaning towards Over 2.5 goals and has three confident best bets, including two with extra cash payouts, and a full breakdown of this match. He’s sharing his final Concacaf Champions Cup picks and analysis only on SportsLine.

So who wins? Pachuca vs. Columbus on Saturday, and where is all the betting value? Visit SportsLine now to see which Columbus vs. Pachuca bets have all the value, all from the football expert who was trending in 2023and find out.

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