- Cruz Azul has been the first to score in six of their last seven meetings
- FC Juarez is without a clean sheet in their last seven meetings
- Both teams have registered over 4.5 cards in their last six meetings
The season pushes on, and we are close to the end of the regular season. With less than seven games left, there is a heated battle between the teams in the top 12 and those outside.
The goal from the start is to make it to the playoffs, and the only way to do that is to get into the top 12 spots.
With the season getting close to the end, the battle has just begun, and we expect the teams to fight hard for one of those spots.
FC Juarez vs. Cruz Azul a Heated Battle
In the game we’re checking out tomorrow, FC Juarez would take on one of the teams outside the zones, Cruz Azul, in a heated battle because a win for either team is suitable for their quest.
As a result, we expect both sides to put forward their best teams to ensure they have the best chance of winning.
Before the match kicks off, let’s look at how both teams would line up, their previous performances, and a complete breakdown of the FC Juarez vs. Cruz Azul odds before we give our expert pick and predictions.
FC Juarez vs. Cruz Azul Odds
| FC Juarez | Draw | Cruz Azul |
| +120 | +225 | +240 |
FC Juarez has been barely hanging this season, but they are doing a bit better than Cruz Azul, and they would have home support to give them the edge.
So, it is unsurprising that Juarez has the favorite odds to win this game. Given the circumstances, they have a better chance to win, and +120 odds is a fair price.
Teams Winning Chance
They have a 44% win rate with these soccer odds, and their chance of winning is around 45%. So, there is a good chance for the team.
Since they also need a win in this game, we expect them to push for the three points. Having a better foothold in the top 12 will prevent them from entering a late-period squabble.
Given the FC Juarez vs. Cruz Azul odds, Cruz Azul has quite a fantastic record with these odds. They’ve won 46% of their matches whenever they have these odds.
So, we can’t write them off, even though their winning chance is 29%. It should be an exciting match with plenty to look forward to.
FC Juarez vs. Cruz Azul Information
- Competition: Liga MX Apertura – FC Juarez vs. Cruz Azul
- Location of the game: Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
- Time: Friday, 02 Sept 2022, 09:05 PM
- How to watch: ESPN+
FC Juarez Analysis
If there is one team that has been unpredictable this season, it is FC Juarez. They’ve been elusive as they don’t have one form they follow. However, one consistent thing is that they haven’t won or lost too many games.
The issue is that the team has too many draws this season. From 11 games, they’ve had six draws, which is more than 50% of the games they’ve played.
So, we believe they would have to do better if they want to stand a chance to make it into the playoffs because any slight mistake can take them out of the zones.
Coach Hernan Cristante has to find a way to make them play better. With only 12 points from 11 games, the team barely hangs on to the 12th position.
They are level on points, with Club Leon in the 13th position and only one point above Mazatlan and Cruz Azul.
FC Juarez at the MX Stats
So, a loss or draw against Cruz Azul threatens their position on the table. They would have to improve their Liga MX stats in their remaining six games.
We expect the coach to field his best players and find a way to make them play better. Their last two records mustn’t continue.
A win should be what they are chasing because it can either make or break their season. So, we look forward to what Cristante will do when the time comes to play Cruz Azul.
Cruz Azul Analysis
With the season getting close to the end, Cruz Azul must keep pushing for a top 12 finish.
Even though they went through a terrible patch of four consecutive losses that involved one of the highest defeats in their Liga MX Apertura history, they are still close to a top 12 finish. If they recreate their last match’s result, they would be in the top 12 spots.
They are only one point behind FC Juarez, although they have Club Leon, who they still have to play before the end of the season, lurking.
It is an exciting end to the season; only a win for the teams involved would help save them from entering a late-season drama. In that case, we expect Cruz Azul to come with their best squad.
However, the loss of Juan Escobar to injury and Ivan Morales to suspension, after he picked up a red card ten minutes after coming on, would have dire consequences on the team’s setup.
We don’t know if their replacements can handle the pressure that comes with this period. But we saw how they fought for the three points against Queretaro despite playing with ten men.
Expectations for Cruz Azul
The goal for the team is to get three points and not miss out on the playoffs. We would like to see how they set up with one of their best defenders out for the game.
They should be good because Rafael Guerrero did well for the team when he came on in the 53rd minute to replace the injured Escobar.
FC Juarez vs. Cruz Azul Pick and Prediction
The FC Juarez vs. Cruz Azul odds shows that Juarez should win the game. They have home ground support plus a better record coming into this game.
However, their win record this season is poor. They’ve even won fewer games compared to Cruz Azul. Therefore, it is something to consider.
If you know how to bet soccer, you can tell that this game is gearing towards a draw, but we can’t rule out a late-minute drama.
Also, it seems like one of those games where one goal would be enough for the teams to win. In that case, our Liga MX prediction is:
Liga MX Pick: FC Juarez (+120)
