Cruz Azul vs Monterrey Prediction: Bet on Cruz Azul to Win

Cruz Azul will be up against Monterrey at the Aztec Stadium in Puebla, Mexico City. With Cruz Azul drawing its opening game against Club Tijuana (1-1), we can expect a contrasting matchup between Cruz Azul and Monterrey. From the 34 games played between the two, Cruz Azul leads the head to head count with 12 wins. However, the last time these two sides played, Monterrey won 3-0. 

Going in the contest, Cruz Azul is carrying its unbeaten run from the previous season. However, in the opening game, Cruz Azul managed a draw against Tijuana (1-1), in which Carlos Rodriguez scored the equalizer in the 84th minute of play. Moreover, important assist was provided by Rodrigo Huescas. Moving forward with a 3-4-3 formation, Cruz Azul will be relying on the likes of Estrada, Lira, and Rotondi. Against Tijuana, Cruz Azul achieved a 60% possession and committed 10 fouls which certainly needs to be minimized.

• M. Estrada
• A. Guiterrez
• E.Lira

Going in the game against Cruz Azul, Monterrey will be missing Joao Rojas due to cruciate ligament injury. In the previous game, Monterrey seemed completely off-color with no such intent to score and get over the line. With a 4-4-2 attack formation, much will depend on the likes of Romo, Ortiz, and Meza. Monterrey should also work on the penalty takers as Berterame missed a goal scoring opportunity in the 87th minute. If German Berterame had scored, Monterrey would have been in the game. 

• Andrada
• Medina
• Mori

For the upcoming duel between Cruz Azul and Monterrey, Cruz Azul will be the favorite to win at home and improve after drawing the opening fixture. The game total is likely to be over 2.5 goals, and the final score line to be 2-1.

• Total Over 2.5 for 2.05
• Cruz Azul to Win for 3.10
• Correct Score 2-1 for 11.00