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Club America vs Cruz Azul Prediction & Betting tips
América and Cruz Azul meet at Estadio Azteca, in a match for this phase of the First Division (Opening – Finals). In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which records 4 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss in the last 8 matches. However, the last time these two teams played a match in this stadium was on 28-10-2018, in a match for the First Division that ended in a draw by (0-0). In this game the home factor may be decisive, since the Cruz Azul presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.
America:
The home team reaches this stage of the First Division (Opening – Finals) after having played previous eliminatory with: Pumas UNAM and Toluca. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses in away matches; against 10 wins and 5 draws in his stadium.
For this competition, they have not lost any of the last 10 home matches. The team has conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, so it has not presented great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches for this competition there is a tendency for goals, since 8 of the last 10 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 21 matches in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 6 times and never got the comeback.
It is no surprise to see America contesting the final of the Apertura, as it is one of the best teams in the country and has a fairly qualified squad, so it is clear that its great focus is to gain an advantage for the return game. No doubt it will not be easy, but it is precisely because of having to decide the title away from home that he wants an advantage, because the second match will be more complicated and will require a lot of the team. That being the case, in this first game only victory interests him and he will do everything to make it happen. In this duel will go to the field the best players that are available.
Cruz Azul:
The visiting team reaches this stage of the First Division (Opening – Finals) after having played previous qualifiers with: Monterrey and Querétaro. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 17 goals scored and 15 conceded; against 11 wins and 4 draws in his stadium, with 27 goals scored and 7 suffered. For the championship, Cruz Azul won 14 points out of 30 possible points, after 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in the last 10 home matches. In their away league matches the most frequent result at half-time was the 0-0 (5 out of 11 matches). Their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition have ended with Under 2,5 goals. In 21 matches in this competition, he only managed 2 comebacks in the 7 matches he suffered the first goal. In the last 10 home matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 6 of their 11 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘).
The fact of deciding the title before his fan gives a little more peace of mind to Cruz Azul, however, that does not mean that he can have inattention in that match, on the contrary, he must in any case obtain an advantage for the return match. Facilities throughout the ninety minutes is something he will not have, so he will have to redouble his attention to not make mistakes, as they can generate goals from the local team and that would be bad. That being the case, visitors expect to have a perfect performance, as the probability of achieving an advantage increases considerably. In this match the best players that are available will go to the field.
Club America vs Cruz Azul head to head matches
28.10.18 PD Cruz Azul Club America 0 : 0
01.04.18 PD Club America Cruz Azul 2 : 1
27.11.17 PD Club America Cruz Azul 0 : 0
24.11.17 PD Cruz Azul Club America 0 : 0
25.10.17 COP Club America Cruz Azul 1 : 0