The 11th date of the Liga MX Clausura presents an interesting test for the sensation team of the tournament, Cruz Azul, which will have to visit Santos Laguna, a club in full recovery.
In their last match, the Máquina Cementera defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-0, occupying first place with 22 points, the same as Monterrey and Pachuca.
With a solitary goal by their star striker, the Colombian Harold Preciado, Santos Laguna beat Querétaro 1-0 as visitors and have now won twice in a row.
When and Where?
Saturday, March 9, 8:00 pm ET at the Estadio Corona
Moneyline odds:
Santos Laguna 3.295
Cruz Azul 2.04
Draw Offs:
3.68
Where Can I Watch?
ViX
Why Bet on Santos Laguna?
Santos Laguna had an abysmal start to the season, losing repeatedly against opponents who should have a lower-level roster.
Their last match was a 1-0 win over Querétaro, thanks to a goal by Harold Preciado, who was the last Golden Boot of the Liga MX. Thanks to this victory, the Torreón team has taken the last six points, also beating Mazatlán 1-0.
However, Santos Laguna is in 13th position with only ten points, which confirms that the start of the championship was terrible for this team.
Despite having Preciado, this team has not been good at scoring, with eight goals in ten games, showing that the departure of Juan Brunetta hit them hard. On the other hand, they have conceded 16 goals.
At home, Santos Laguna has won two matches, lost two, and has injured defender Bruno Amione with a sprained right knee.
Why Bet on Cruz Azul?
Cruz Azul has already demonstrated that its high level in Mexico’s Clausura 2024 has not been an accident of a few games. The hope of being a champion again lives on in their fans with good reason.
On the last date, they defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-0 in the classic of the day. The goals came from Lorenzo Faravelli and Uriel Antuna, the latter scoring twice. Antuna is having one of his best seasons so far with five goals and two assists.
The Máquina Cementera has 22 points, the same as Monterrey and Pachuca, with whom it shares the lead. They have 16 goals scored, but their best feature is their defense, as they have only conceded six times. Along with América and Monterrey, they are the club that has received the least amount of goals.
The team’s marks are candidate numbers, and coach Martín Anselmi is probably the most responsible. He didn’t need time to adapt and his idea has been accepted by his players.
In addition to Antuna, Kevin Mier has been one of the league’s top goalkeepers, and striker Ángel Sepúlveda has two goals and three assists.
Cruz Azul, which has won seven of its last eight matches, is missing Gabriel ‘Toro’ Fernández, who suffered a hamstring injury.
Final Betting Analysis: Santos Laguna vs. Cruz Azul
The previous meeting between these teams was tied 2-2. However, the last time the Laguneros hosted the Máquina, they won 4-0.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Cruz Azul as the favorite. The Moneyline for them shows 2.04, while Santos Laguna has 3.295, and the draw is at 3.68.
Cruz Azul is having a spectacular season, their defensive power is remarkable, and they know when to strike up front, thus they will take the away win against Santos Laguna in Torreon. We’ll go for a 1-3.
Go for a win for Cruz Azul. If you bet $100 at 2.04, you will gain $104 for a total payout of $204.
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