One of the most anticipated series in the quarterfinals of Liga MX will take place: Tijuana will host Cruz Azul, the best team in the first phase and the top favorite to win the championship.
Xolos advanced through the Play-In round. First, they lost in penalties to Club América, but in the second match, they thrashed Atlas 3-0 with goals from José Zúñiga (x2) and Kevin Castañeda.
La Maquina’s last match ended in a 1-1 draw against Tigres. Ángel Sepúlveda scored in injury time to secure a point away from home.
Tijuana vs. Cruz Azul betting odds and info
| Tijuana 3.96 | Cruz Azul 1.98 | Draw Offs: 3.5 |
| When? | Wednesday, November 27 at 10:10 pm ET, 9:10 pm CST, 8:10 pm MT, and 7:10 pm PT |
| Where? | Estadio Caliente |
| Where can I watch it? | TUDN, ViX, and Univision |
Why bet on Tijuana?
Tijuana has been an interesting team in the regular season, but their expectations for the playoffs are not very high due to their recent form. However, they should be a tough challenge for Cruz Azul.
This team came through the Play-In, finishing in seventh place in the first phase of Mexican football. In their first match, they missed the chance to eliminate América, drawing at home and then losing in penalties.
However, in their next game, they woke up and, thanks to a brace from José Zúñiga, were able to eliminate Atlas, who had just knocked out Chivas.
Going through the Play-In was a significant struggle for this team, leaving them physically and mentally more fatigued heading into this quarterfinal match.
Additionally, their current form isn’t great, as they’ve won only two of their last five matches and conceded goals in four of them. In the regular season, their defense left a lot to be desired, allowing 25 goals — the most among the playoff teams.
At home,they’ve only lost once in 11 matches this semester, winning seven and drawing three.
With seven goals, Zúñiga is their top scorer, and Fernando Valenzuela is injured. Fernando Madrigal could also miss out due to a physical issue.
Why bet on Cruz Azul?
Cruz Azul is the heavy favorite this semester to win the championship, but this also brings significant pressure for a team that has historically struggled to translate its strong performances into titles.
After finishing first in the regular season, they bypassed the Play-In. Their most recent match was a 1-1 draw against Tigres, where Ángel Sepúlveda scored in stoppage time to salvage a point.
La Máquina Cementera finished with 42 points, thanks to 13 wins, three draws, and just one loss. They scored 39 goals and conceded only 12, making them the best team in both categories this semester.
Cruz Azul has been consistent, playing the best football of the campaign and boastingkey players like goalkeeper Kevin Mier, defender Gonzalo Piovi, midfielder Carlos Rotondi, and forward Sepúlveda.
Sepúlveda, in particular, stands out as the team’s top scorer with eight goals.
Away from home, Martín Anselmi’s squad has been dominant, collecting the most points with six wins, one draw, and just one loss. They are a true threat on the road.
Final Betting Analysis: Tijuana vs. Cruz Azul
In their meeting this Apertura MX 2024, Cruz Azul defeated this rival 3-0. On that occasion, Georgios Giakoumakis (x2) and Ignacio Rivero were the scorers.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Cruz Azul as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 1.98, while San Luis has 3.96, and the draw is at 3.5.
Cruz Azul is having a great semester, which brings extra pressure due to the obligation to win the championship. They will begin their playoff journey strong, with an away victory against a tough opponent like Tijuana. Go for a 1-2.
Go for a win for Cruz Azul. If you bet $100 at 1.98, you will gain $98 for a total payout of $198.
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