Cruz Azul and Atlas go head-to-head in Liga MX action at Estadio Azteca in midweek. Both teams have picked up just one Clausura win so far this season, so this is a huge matchup for the pair.
In this Cruz Azul vs Atlas betting preview, check out our Liga MX picks and the latest soccer betting odds.
Cruz Azul vs. Atlas Information
Cruz Azul vs Atlas
Location: Estadio Azteca, Tlalpan, Mexico City.
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 21:05 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN2
Cruz Azul vs. Atlas Recent Scores
Cruz Azul made a horrible start to their 2023 Clausura season, taking just one point from a possible 15. Nevertheless, interim boss Joaquin Moreno guided the Sky-Blues to their first league victory of 2023 last time out. Goals from Carlos Rodriguez, Julio Dominguez, and Gonzalo Carneiro were enough for a vital 3-1 victory at Puebla.
Atlas have also had a tough start to their season. They won their opening game but have taken only two points from 18 on offer since. The Red-and-Black have lost back-to-back home games, with Tigres winning on their patch in the last one. Keep reading for the best odds and tips on today’s soccer matches in Mexico.
Cruz Azul vs. Atlas Betting Analysis
Cruz Azul Facts to Know
Cementeros have had a tough Clausura campaign up to now. They failed to win any of their opening five league matches, taking just one point from a possible 15. However, new interim manager Moreno lifted the blues by guiding the club to a much-needed three points in the last one.
The Machine kicked off their 2023 campaign with a decent 1-1 draw with Tijuana, with Rodriguez rescuing a point with a late effort. However, the next four Cruz Azul games were bad, as they took zero points and conceded eight goals. They suffered successive defeats to Monterrey, Necaxa, Tigres, and Toluca to slip down the table.
Raul Gutierrez left his role on February 13, with Moreno being announced temporary head coach the following day. The players responded to their new manager in positive style, as they picked up an impressive 3-1 victory at Puebla last weekend.
Cruz Azul have played just two league matches at the Azteca this year, losing them both. However, after the superb success at Puebla last time out, can the Cement Makers follow that up with three points in front of their home fans in midweek?
Read on for all the latest and best Cruz Azul vs Atlas betting tips and odds. With both teams gunning for maximum points at the Azteca, we should be in for an entertaining Mexican top-flight matchup in the capital.
Atlas Facts to Know
Atlas have also had a difficult start to 2023, though they are currently three points above Cruz Azul in the Liga MX Clausura standings. So far, Benjamin Mora’s men have won one, lost two and drawn four of seven league fixtures.
The Foxes made an unbeaten start after five matches, though four of those were ties. They kicked off the new campaign with an excellent 2-1 home success over Mazatlan, with Julio Furch and Julian Quinones getting the goals.
The Guadalajara club then tied four on the bounce, drawing with Queretaro, Santos Laguna, Toluca and Pumas UNAM.
They have gone on to suffer two defeats on the spin, with both losses coming at Estadio Jalisco. After a 2-0 reverse to Monterrey, Atlas lost 1-0 at home to Tigres last weekend. The only goal of the game came on the stroke of halftime, and Atlas had no answer in the second half.
After making such a good start and then faltering, the current Atlas standings make ugly viewing for their fans, as they now sit 13th on just seven points. Still, can they secure their first victory since the opening weekend and lift the spirits? Below you will find the latest Cruz Azul vs Atlas betting odds and prediction.
Updates
Right now, Cruz Azul have no reported injury issues and should be at full strength for this one. As for Atlas, they are still without forward Mauro Manotas, who suffered a cruciate ligament injury back in July last year. However, he is making progress and could make a return next month.
Cruz Azul vs. Atlas Betting Preview
Cruz Azul will still be on a high from the vital victory over Puebla in their last fixture, and they will be desperate to make it six points out of six under Moreno. The home side are the bookies’ favorites at +105.
After no wins in six and taking just four points from a possible 18 during that run, Atlas will also want all three points from this game. They are the underdogs, though, with the bookmakers offering +260 for an away win, while the draw is priced at +240.
Cruz Azul vs. Atlas Betting Prediction
Having claimed their first victory of the year in the last one, can Cruz Azul follow that up with all three points on home soil in midweek? They could be hard to stop on their own patch.
Atlas will be eager to avoid a third straight defeat, but this will no doubt be a tough task against a rejuvenated Cruz Azul side. The visitors could crash to a narrow defeat in Mexico City.
Our money is going on the home side to win by one goal, which is nicely priced at +275. We also like the look of the Cruz Azul win and both teams to score at +333.
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