Cruz Azul vs. Tigres Betting Odds and Free Pick

The top two teams of the season face off in the final matchday of the Liga MX regular season, as Cruz Azul hosts Tigres, its closest competitor in the standings.

The team from the capital recently saw its nine-game winning streak end with a 2-2 draw against Atlas on the road, with goals from Alexis Gutiérrez and Carlos Rotondi.

Meanwhile, the Felines secured a crucial 2-1 home victory over Toluca, another title contender this season, with goals from French striker André-Pierre Gignac and Argentine Juan Brunetta.

Cruz Azul vs. Tigres Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Cruz Azul?

Cruz Azul’s season is one for the history books, as they have led the Liga MX table nearly from start to finish.

Their impressive nine-game winning streak ended with a 2-2 draw against Atlas on the road. Alexis Gutiérrez and Carlos Rotondi scored for Cruz Azul, but they conceded a late equalizer from a header by Édgar Zaldivar in Guadalajara.

The Máquina Cementera leads with 41 points, thanks to 13 wins, two draws, and only one loss, boasting 38 goals for and just 11 against. They currently hold both the league’s best offense and defense.

With one match remaining in the Liga MX regular season, Cruz Azul has secured the top spot, eight points clear of second-place Tigres. At home, only Toluca managed to take points from them with a 1-1 draw. They have won all other home games and conceded just two goals at home this season.

Their leading scorer is Ángel Sepúlveda with eight goals, followed closely by Argentine Carlos Rotondi with seven.

Right now, they are tied for the points record, which they themselves earned in 2021 and Leon achieved in 2019. If they win this last game, they would not only break this record but also that of América, which in 2002 achieved 43 but with 20 teams.

The team remains uncertain about the availability of Lorenzo Faravelli for this game due to recent physical issues.

Why Bet on Tigres?

As has become customary over the years, Tigres sits high in the Liga MX standings and is a strong contender for the championship.

In the previous round, they took second place from Toluca with a 2-1 home victory, thanks to goals by André-Pierre Gignac and Argentine Juan Brunetta.

The Monterrey side has 33 points, trailing Cruz Azul by eight, who have already secured the top spot. However, with a win in this match, Tigres will lock down the second seed—a key advantage heading into the knockout rounds.

Interestingly, Tigres hasn’t posted standout offensive numbers, with a total of just 24 goals, but their defense, allowing only 13 goals, ranks among the league’s best. They are on a three-game winning streak, with Gignac as their top scorer with seven goals.

On the road, Tigres is the third-best team with 13 collected.

They face this match with no injuries or suspensions in their lineup.

Final Betting Analysis: Cruz Azul vs. Tigres

These teams faced each other once earlier this year in February, with Cruz Azul claiming a 1-0 victory thanks to an own goal by defender Diego Reyes.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Cruz Azul as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 2.03, Tigres has 3.395, and the draw is at 3.6.

There’s no doubt these are two of the strongest teams in Liga MX, and Cruz Azul may be the favorite, but Tigres won’t let them win easily. Still, we believe the locals will triumph by 2-1.

Go for a win for Cruz Azul. If you bet $100 at 2.03, you will gain $103 for a total payout of $203.

Cruz Azul vs. Tigres Betting Pick: Cruz Azul