FC Juarez vs Cruz Azul Prediction: Can Juarez Hold its Position Intact?

With the final matchday closing in, teams are looking to align themselves on the points table. Going in the upcoming fixture of Liga MX, FC Juarez will take on Cruz Azul at the Olímpico Benito Juárez stadium in Ciudad, Juarez. With FC Juarez standing 12th with 2 wins and 12 points from 11 games played, they have to win and secure the spot against Leon. Cruz Azul, which is also in the hunt for the top 12 standings, we can expect a thriller as Azul stands 15th with 3 wins and 11 points. Hence, there’s a pretty marginal difference between the points of teams standing under the 10th spot; we can expect a very tricky and tight finish to the contest. 

FC Juarez - Has Won Only One Game from its Last Five Played (DDWLD)

Going in the contest, FC Juarez is coming off two back-to-back draws against Puebla (2-2) and Mazatlan FC (1-1). In the last game, Carlos Fierro and Matias Garcia scored goals in the 18th and 70th minutes of play. FC Juarez is currently carrying a goal scoring average of 0.9 goals per game, which won’t get them wins against big teams; however, they might look to attack against Cruz Azul. This will be an important home game for Jaurez as they haven’t won at home in their last 13 matches. 

Key Players for FC Juarez

• Gabriel Fernandez
• Alan Medina
• Jesus Alberto Duenas

Cruz Azul - Depending on Santiago Gimenez for Giving them a Decent Start (WLLLL)

After losing four consecutive games, Cruz Azul finally managed to pull them back in the contest by winning against Queretaro (2-1). Against Queretaro, it was the heroics of Cristian Tabo and Erik Lira in the 83rd minute which saved the game for the home side. Cruz Azul has an above-average goal-scoring rate of 1.3 goals per game, which is quite impressive compared to FC Juarez.

Key Players for Cruz Azul

• Santiago Gimenez
• Cristian Tabo
• Carlos Antuna
• Angel Romero

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the contest, Cruz Azul leads the head-to-head statistics with 6 wins over FC Juarez. However, the current game form of the two teams suggests that FC Juarez will be the favorites to win and secure their spot in the standings.

• FC Juarez to Win for 2.17
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.8
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.68