Cruz Azul vs Club America Prediction: All Geared Up for Clasico Joven

In the upcoming fixture of Liga Mexico, Matchday 15, Cruz Azul will be up against Club America at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Going in the contest, Cruz Azul stands 3rd with 7 wins and 27 points and Cruz Azul finds itself at the 8th spot with 6 wins and 21 points. In pursuit of staying in the top four table standings, Club America will look to stay positive and play its natural game. Cruz Azul will be making efforts to stay in the top 12 standings and capitalize in the home fixture. Cruz Azul and CF America last played each other in Copa por Mexico, and Azul won (2-1). The away team will be missing out on Roger Martinez and Pedro Aquino due to injury and viral flu. However, their clearance will be subject to fitness. 

Going in the matchup, Cruz Azul is coming off a goalless draw against Leon (0-0) and a win against Pachuca (0-2). With Antuna and Estrada leading the attack, Cruz Azul is likely to keep things simple and play naturally. Cruz Azul’s Jose de Jesus Corona was spot on with 5 saves, applying even more pressure to the opposition. Cruz Azul has won three and drawn two of the matches in the last five played. Talking about scoring, Cruz Azul has scored 6 goals in the last 5 matches played, averaging 1.20 goals per game. Cruz Azul’s last six home matches have resulted in a winning margin of a goal, which is why the home side will be fancying its chances to win. So far in the tournament, Uriel Antuna, Carlos Rodriguez, and Augusto Lotti have braced to make an impact. Moving forward in the matchup, Cruz Azul is likely to extend its clean sheet record against Club America. 

Jesús Corona, Rodrigo Huescas, Rafael Guerrero, Ramiro Funes Mori, José Rivero; Erik Lira, Julio César Domínguez; Carlos Rodríguez, Uriel Antuna, Carlos Rotondi; Michael Estrada.

Going in the matchup, Club America is coming off a win against Monterrey (2-1), in which Diego Valdes and Federico Vinas scored goals in crunch situations. Keeping an unchanged lineup, with Martin, Valdes, and Sanchez playing an important role in the formation, Club America will be fancying its chances to score positively. Cruz Azul has scored 10 goals in the last 5 matches played, averaging 2.00 goals per game. Compared to the scoring average, Club America’s scoring average is 1.6 goals (8 goals conceded in 5 matches). With 3 wins, a defeat, and a draw in the last 5 matches played, Club America is progressing quite well and is likely to carry the unbeaten run forward. With 31 goals scored in the tournament so far, Club America has produced the highest number of goals. Though the upcoming outing will be away from home, Club America will be prepared for the contest and its challenges. 

Luis Malagón; Miguel Layún, Israel Reyes, Sebastián Cáceres, Luis Fuentes; Leonardo Suárez, Álvaro Fidalgo, Richard Sánchez; Jonathan Rodríguez, Diego Valdés; Henry Martín.

Moving forward in Liga Mexico, Club America will be looking to maximize their standing in the points table and secure three win points. As Club America’s contests produce high-scoring encounters, the upcoming matchup is likely to have a total of over 2.5 goals. I am predicting a tough outing for Cruz Azul and Club America to win by a margin of at least a goal. 

• Club America to Win for 2.10
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.74
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.61