The Apertura MX has Cruz Azul leading the table with ease after an outstanding performance in the first six matches. Their next challenge is against a León team that has not won yet.
The Esmeraldas come from losing as visitors against a solid Tijuana team, in a match that was fairly competitive considering Luciano Cabral’s early expulsion.
The Maquina is in a high mood after crushing América in the Clásico Joven on August 31.
| León 3.665 | Cruz Azul 1.929 | Draw Offs: 3.65 |
| When? | Saturday, September 14 at 10:35 pm ET, 9:35 pm CST, 8:35 pm MT, 7:35 pm PT |
| Where? | León stadium |
| Where can I watch it? | fuboTV, TUDN, and Univision |
Why Bet on León?
León is not having the best start to the tournament. They are unbeaten at home with three draws, but they have not hosted a competent side yet.
The Esmeraldas are at the 16th spot with four points, as in addition to their ties at home, they added one visiting Puebla. This season, they are more concerned with evading the bottom of the table than qualifying.
Almost everyone is available on their roster for selection, with just one health concern for León manager Jorge Bava to deal with, thanks to a largely intact squad. Ettson Ayón will not be in the game. New addition Jhoander Cadíz is the stand-out point of the team with three goals, half of all they have scored.
Why Bet on Cruz Azul?
Cruz Azul has been a steam-roller in the league, and not even a mediocre participation in the Leagues Cup distracted them. After the end of the international tournament, they beat Querétaro and América by a combined six goals to one.
The Maquina Cementera has five wins in six matches, with their only draw coming against a solid Toluca. Their impressive balance of 15 goals in favor and two against puts them on top of this category by a mile in Liga MX. Last season, they were already a solid team defense-wise, and now, the addition of the Greek center-forward Giakoumakis seems to have been the last piece in the puzzle for a fearsome side.
With the majority of the group healthy, there is only one health concern for Cruz Azul coach Martín Anselmi,not having Gabriel Fernández in the next game.
Final Betting Analysis: León vs. Cruz Azul
In the last 36 games, the Maquina Cementera has the upper hand with 16 victories, contrary to nine for the Esmeraldas and eleven draws. In addition, León has not won in this duel since 2021, with five wins going to Cruz Azul in the meantime.
Their last match ended 3-2 for the Maquina, at the beginning of the previous semester’s regular season.
It’s clear that this is not the kind of duel that La Fiera would like to play in such a low state of form, and history is clear that the visitors tend to get the upper hand, either at home or away. We’ll go for a 1-3 victory for the league leaders.
Go for a victory for Cruz Azul at 1.929. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $92.9 for a total payout of $192.9.
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