It is the second matchday of the Mexican league with two teams that drew in their opening games, Juárez and Cruz Azul, and will be looking for their first victory.
Juárez visited Mazatlán and let the win slip away, ending in a 1-1 draw with the Cañoneros.
Meanwhile, Cruz Azul was caught off guard at home, also drawing 1-1 with Atlas.
Juárez vs. Cruz Azul Betting Odds and Info
| Juárez 4.73 | Cruz Azul 1.66 | Draw Offs: 3.98 |
| When? | Saturday, January 18 at 9:00 pm ET |
| Where? | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| Where Can I Watch? | fuboTV |
Why Bet on Juárez?
After a tournament where they failed to qualify for the playoffs, 2025 seems to be following the same trend. Juárez hasn’t made any significant signings that inspire hope for change, and some of last year’s starters have already left or are close to leaving.
So far, the only major change has been the head coach. Martín Varini has replaced Mauricio Barbieri in a unique swap. Under Varini, the lone addition to the squad has been Colombian defender Jesús Murillo, who arrived from Los Angeles FC.
In their match against Mazatlán, the team failed to hold on to the lead they gained in the 17th minute through a header by Dieter Villalpando. In the 86th minute, a long-range strike from Mauro Laínez leveled the score for the ‘Cañoneros’. Mazatlán could have secured the win, but a goal was disallowed due to a millimetric offside.
The performance by the Bravos left much to be desired, and it seems they’ll need significant contributions from Óscar Estupiñán. The Colombian forward scored seven goals in 11 games last season and will need to carry the team, especially with Diego Valoyes potentially departing for Colo Colo.
Why Bet on Cruz Azul?
For Cruz Azul, there’s no room for failure. After an incredible Torneo Apertura, where they set a record in the regular season, they were eliminated in the semifinals by América, losing 3-4 at home.
Although the team was built to become champions, they are making final adjustments to their squad for 2025. So far, the confirmed signings are defenders Omar Campos and Jesús Orozco. However, speculation is rife about the potential arrivals of Luka Romero and Mateusz Bogusz.
However, the team didn’t get off to the best start this past weekend, managing only a 1-1 draw against Atlas. Their lone goal came from a penalty converted by Ángel Sepúlveda. The forward wasn’t initially set to start, but an injury to Giorgos Giakoumakis during warm-ups gave him the spot.
Final Betting Analysis: Juárez vs. Cruz Azul
While it wasn’t an ideal start for either team, especially for Cruz Azul, which drew at home, the Máquina Cementera has a far superior squad and shouldn’t face much trouble securing a victory against an opponent unlikely to make the playoffs this season.
The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Cruz Azul, with their Moneyline at 1.66, Juárez at 4.73, and a draw at 3.98.
The last time these teams faced off was on October 23, 2024, when Cruz Azul won 4-0 with a brace from Sepúlveda. The most recent match at Estadio Benito Juárez ended in a goalless draw.
Cruz Azul is currently on a six-game unbeaten streak, while the last two matches in Juárez both ended in ties. Historically, Cruz Azul dominates this matchup with nine wins, two draws, and just one loss, which occurred on September 10, 2021 (2-1). We can expect a win for Cruz Azul by 2-0.
Look for a win for Cruz Azul. If you bet $100 at 1.66, you will gain $66 for a total payout of $166.
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