Cruz Azul vs Atléticos Prediction – Liga MX
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Here you will find the best prediction for Cruz Azul vs Atléticos in Liga MX, along with the match analysis and betting tips.
Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from recent matches to provide the best prediction for this matchup between Cruz Azul and Atléticos.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Cruz Azul vs Atléticos
The best prediction for Cruz Azul vs Atléticos in Liga MX is a win for Cruz Azul in the first half. Cruz Azul is looking to bounce back after a stumble in their opening match, while Atléticos arrives full of confidence after winning their first game. With a strong core from the last tournament where they were at the top of the table, Cruz Azul tends to perform well at home. Although Atléticos has had a good start, they still show defensive inconsistency. This match is crucial for Cruz Azul in regaining confidence.
Best prediction for Cruz Azul vs Atléticos
Cruz Azul to win at halftime
Match prediction for Cruz Azul vs Atléticos
The teams Cruz Azul and Atléticos will play at Estadio Azteca in a match of the 2nd round of Liga MX. The head-to-head record at this stadium favors the home team, who has won 3, drawn 2, and lost 1 of the last 6 matches here. However, in the most recent encounter at this venue in Liga MX on January 12, 2025, the match ended in a 1-1 draw, with goals from Ángel Sepúlveda (38′) for Cruz Azul and U. Đurđević (55′) for Atléticos. The home factor may play a crucial role in this match, as Atléticos has shown performance variations between their home and away games.
Cruz Azul Analysis
The home team enters this 2nd round after a defeat in their league debut against León (2-1). This team is not significantly affected by home advantage, showing similar results at home and away, with the last 30 matches reflecting 5 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses as visitors, scoring 22 goals and conceding 19, against 9 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses at home, scoring 31 and conceding 18. In their last 10 home games in the league, Cruz Azul has recorded 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, earning 23 points out of a possible 30. The most frequent outcome in the first 45 minutes at home has been 0-0, occurring in 4 of their 11 matches. While defensive solidity has not been a strong point, they have scored in 9 of the last 10 matches in this competition. In 22 matches in this competition, they conceded the first goal 9 times and managed to come back only twice.
Cruz Azul will make their home debut in the second round, aiming to erase the negative impression left from their first match where they lost. Despite this poor start, the team had an excellent Apertura, finishing in third place and standing out for their consistency throughout the tournament. With a talented squad and strong home performance, Cruz Azul views this matchup with Atléticos as essential for regaining confidence and returning to the upper tier of the table.
Atléticos Analysis
The visiting team arrives in this 2nd round after a victory in their opening match against Puebla (1-0). This team is generally stronger at home, having recorded 3 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses in their last 30 matches as visitors, compared to 5 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses at home. In the league, Atléticos has earned 5 points out of 27 possible, after recording 1 win, 2 draws, and 6 losses in their last 9 away games.
For this competition, they have a streak of 4 consecutive losses in their recent away matches and have not won any of their last 8 games outside their stadium. The team allowed goals from opponents in 7 of the last 10 matches in this competition, indicating they have not been strong defensively. There is a tendency for goals in their away games, as 8 of the last 9 matches they played in this competition ended with over 1.5 goals. In 18 games in this competition, they conceded the first goal 10 times and managed to come back only once.
Atléticos, on the other hand, comes in boosted by their opening victory, an important result following an irregular Apertura season where they finished only in 14th place with one of the weakest defenses in the league. The promising start in the Clausura renews expectations, but the challenge against Cruz Azul away from home is one of the toughest. The team will need to show defensive improvement and maturity to sustain their momentum against a traditionally strong opponent.
Best prediction for Cruz Azul vs Atléticos
Cruz Azul to win at halftime
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