Cruz Azul vs Leon Prediction: Cruz Azul Cruising Through

In the upcoming fixture of the Liga MX, Apertura Round of 16, Cruz Azul will take on Leon at the Aztec Stadium in Mexico City. Going in the game, both sides have few injured players to tackle and experiment with changes in the lineup. Comparing both the sides on paper, we have a pretty balanced matchup and hence the best side can win on the day and make progress to the next round. 

In the upcoming contest, Cruz Azul will look to experiment with few changes as Ramiro Funes, Juan Escobar, and Manuel Mayorga will be missing out due to injuries. Going in the game, Cruz Azul is coming off a win against Guadalajara (2-1), in which Carlos Antuna and Michael Estrada scored goals. Going in the game, Cruz Azul has stayed unbeaten in the last 4 home games, which is a sign of encouragement before the game against Leon. With 10 goals scored in the last 5 games played, Cruz Azul averages about 2 goals per game. Cruz Azul has all the tricks in the box to win over Leon and make progress to the next stage. 

Going in the game against Leon is coming off a draw against Club Tijuana (2-2), in which Lucas Di Yorio and Jose Alvarado scored goals. Leon focuses on playing with a 4-4-2 formation, and the attacking depends on the shoulders of Davila and Di Yorio. Leon might not struggle as it has a complete lineup offering a range of services in the best interest of the team.

Going in the first game of the Round of 16, Cruz Azul will be the favorite to win ans it has won the previous 2 matches against Leon and is carrying a terrific goal scoring average. The game total is likely to be under 2.5 and only Cruz Azul to score.

• Cruz Azul to Win for 2.25
• Both Teams to Score - No for 2.195
• Total Under 2.5 for 2.1