- Cruz Azul have scored over 2.5 goals in seven of their last eight matches.
- Club Leon has received more than 4.5 cards in five of their last seven matches.
- Both teams have had over 2.5 goals in seven of their last eight meetings.
We are close to the final line, and the battle is still raging. As we approach the playoffs, the teams still fight to keep their place in the top 12 positions.
Close to Liga MX Final Line
With less than four games left, teams must be disciplined if they want to make it to the playoffs because other teams are lurking outside the top zones.
As Cruz Azul sets out to host Club Leon this week, we will be looking at the teams and how they might set up, given that the teams are fighting for the same thing.
Teams’ Positions at the Stats
Cruz Azul is outside the top zones, but they share the same points, with Mazatlan in the 12th position. So, a win in this game would push them higher on the log.
On the other hand, Club Leon is sitting in the ninth spot but not too comfortably. The team has had enough to put them in the top 12 positions, but they can miss out if they don’t get the right results.
Therefore, the team would need to get a result in this match. Undoubtedly, this is set up as a challenging game.
Expectations for this Matchup
In that case, we would expect a tight end-to-end match with both sides playing to win and get all three points.
So, let’s see the Cruz Azul vs Leon odds, information, and overview as we provide our picks and predictions.
Cruz Azul vs. Leon Odds Breakdown
| Cruz Azul | Draw | Leon |
|---|---|---|
| +125 | +240 | +220 |
It is a tight match that Cruz Azul just edges in this Liga MX odds mainly because they are the team at home and need the three points more.
Losing or drawing this game might not change much for Club Leon, but it sure would affect Azul’s chances of making the playoffs. Therefore, we would expect the home team to put in more effort.
Cruz Azul Winning Chances
Aside from that, Cruz Azul has won ten of their last 20 meetings, putting them ahead in the head-to-head. From the Cruz Azul vs Leon odds, we see that Cruz Azul has +125, giving them a winning chance of 44%.
And from the records, we can see that the team has won 44% of all the matches they’ve played with these odds.
Club Leon Winning Chances
On the other hand, Club Leon has some exciting records before this tie. However, their odds are set at +220, making their winning chance at 31%, and since the team has been playing with these odds, they’ve won about 30% of the matches. So, they have a fair chance of getting a result in the game.
Cruz Azul vs. Leon Information
- Competition: 2022 Liga MX Apertura – Cruz Azul vs. Leon
- Location of the game: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- Time: Thursday, 15th Sept 2022, 07:00 PM EDT
- How to watch: ESPN+
Cruz Azul
The last eight matches haven’t been so suitable for Cruz Azul. They’ve had a rollercoaster ride, losing five games in that period.
They only registered two wins and one draw. So, from the possible 24 points, the team could only gather seven points. As a result, they are struggling to enter the top 12 positions.
Cruz Azul was one of the teams with the odds to get into the top positions, but they’ve had a disappointing season so far as they’ve only won four games since the start of the season.
However, 15 points are enough to keep them in the race for a top 12 finish. We would be expecting the team to keep pushing.
A Helpful Winning for Cruz Azul
Winning the game against Mazatlan was helpful to the team as it gave them a lifeline. Although they have a 36th-minute red card to thank, the team did well to hold on to their 2-0 lead against a formidable team.
Unfortunately, the team might be without Ramiro Funes Mori and Jaiber Jimenez after they were subbed off late in the game due to injuries.
Expectations for Cruz Azul
However, aside from those two, we expect the same team that faced Mazatlan to get into the list. They would help the team push for the three points in the game against Club Leon.
It would be an exciting match with three points up for grabs. We are excited to enjoy some incredible gaming experiences.
Club Leon
For Club Leon, the last eight games have also not been too good for the team. They’ve also lost five. The only difference is that the team won three in their last eight matches compared to Cruz Azul’s two.
In that case, they have an additional three points above Cruz Azul. Fortunately, the team can still survive a loss against Cruz Azul.
However, it would profit the team more if they could get the three points or manage a draw. We expect the team to keep pushing for a win as they face Cruz Azul in a formidable match.
Club Leon’s Interesting Tactics
The exciting part is that the team has interesting tactics to help them counter the home team. It helped against Tigres UANL in their 1-0 win.
Although they had to rely on their own goal, the team had to work hard to escape a barrage of attacks from Tigres. They were outplayed throughout the game but held on to the lead. The match was exciting, and we saw a hungry team ready to put everything on the line.
A Possible Tie
If they can build on that result, there is a chance that they will get a result from the tie against Cruz Azul. We expect them to maintain the same personnel and tactics for the game.
Renato Paiva is one manager that understands the game and would put his team up for a victory.
Cruz Azul vs. Leon Pick and Prediction
From the Cruz Azul vs Leon odds, we can tell that the teams are distinct in some ways, given their recent results against each other.
Who to Bet On?
Predicting this game is tricky because even though the odds show Cruz Azul to be the favorite to win, playing against Club Leon is not an easy feat. Both teams have what it takes to win the match.
A draw is also an option we can explore. If you know how to bet soccer, you can tell that games like this will likely end in a stalemate. So, we wouldn’t put that away from the team.
However, our pick is in favor of the home team. Therefore, our Liga MX predictions for this game are Cruz Azul to win and Both Teams to Score.
Liga MX Pick: Cruz Azul to win (+125)
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