The Clausura Tournament started just a few days ago, but Cruz Azul and Monterrey fans are already looking a little worried. Neither team managed to win the opening.
Cruz Azul visited Tijuana and drew 1-1, getting their goal in the final minutes of the second half. Monterrey was not so lucky and lost to Chivas, even playing with the support of their fans.
In this match for the second round of the Mexican championship, Cruz Azul and Monterrey know that they will need to play better if they want to achieve their first victory in the current season. Follow our analysis of this match and find out our main prediction for this match.
Liga MX – Cruz Azul vs. Monterrey – Betting Odds & Free Pick – Info
When:
Saturday, January 14th – 06:00 pm ET at the Azteca Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Cruz Azul +200
Monterrey +143
Draw offs:
+226
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Why Bet on Cruz Azul?
Cruz Azul did not start the Clausura tournament as expected, but at least won a point in a difficult match against Tijuana, away from home. Carlos Rodriguez’s late goal secured the tie for the team, which is in 7th place in the table.
The veteran goalkeeper, Jesus Corona, remains the main leader of the team, and not even his 41 years make fans stop believing in his potential to protect Cruz Azul’s goal. Corona made 8 important saves in this debut match and was Cruz Azul’s best player.
Against Monterrey, next Saturday, La Maquina will need something more than a savior goalkeeper; will need an efficient attack and a very competitive team. Cruz Azul was eliminated by the same Monterrey in the quarterfinals of the Apertura tournament and will certainly see this game as a rematch.
Why Bet on Monterrey?
Monterrey lost the opening match to Chivas, at home, in a game surrounded by emotions, disappointments, and difficulties. According to the main football statistics platforms, the best player of the match was Miguel Jiménez, goalkeeper of Chivas, who made no less than 8 important saves.
Striker Rogelio Funes Mori is the team’s main hope for goals and will need to be in shape to surprise Cruz Azul’s defense in this next game. Rayados qualified second in the Apertura tournament but were eliminated by Pachuca in the semifinals.
This will be an extremely important match for Monterrey, as they saw victory slip away by details in the last game against Chivas.
Final Betting Analysis: Cruz Azul vs. Monterrey
Despite playing in front of their fans, Cruz Azul does not have much advantage over their opponents in this match. Monterrey, even having lost the opening match, showed to have a more organized team.
We believe in Monterrey’s victory in this game.
If you put $100 into Monterrey’s win, you could get $43 back for a total payout of $143.
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