Cruz Azul vs Club America Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Concacaf Champions Cup 2024-25

The Sky Blues will take on the Eagels in the second leg of the Quarter-Final in the Concacaf Champions Cup.

Cruz Azul will host Club America on Wednesday in the second leg fixture, as the first leg ended in a 0-0 stalemate for both the teams. Club America were the better team and did create some good opportunities to put the ball back into the net, but poor finishing led the match to end in a draw. Cruz Azul will be confident going into the second leg with home advantage on their hand.

They will look to book their spot in the semi-final. In Liga MX, they have played 13 games, out of which they have won seven, drawn four and lost two games, with 25 points on the table, they are in sixth place. Azul will have to be at their best to get a positive result.

On the other hand, the Liga MX leaders missed a golden opportunity to get an advantage in this fixture and now will face a daunting task of facing Cruz Azul away from home. America do have a better record against Azul, but in a knockout fixture, anything can happen. They have lost only one game in the league and will look to continue their fine form away from home when they lock horns against Cruz Azul. This will be a mouthwatering clash, for sure.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Mexico City, Mexico
• Stadium: Estadio Olimpico Universitario
• Date: Wednesday, 9 April
• Kick-Off Time: 09:00 AM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form

Cruz Azul (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-D

Club America (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

The youngster likes to take on players thanks to his great 1 vs 1 dribbling and is a very intelligent player as he likes to have a free role in attack where he can find space between the lines. He also possesses great vision, is very good technically, has a great close ball control and is capable of driving with the ball explosively.

Romero has a great left foot with which he is capable of scoring from a distance as well as playing long and short passes. Despite his short stature, he is extremely difficult to knock off the ball, thanks to his low centre of gravity. In 14 games, he has scored two goals and provided one assist.

✅ Luka Romero to Cruz Azul on a permanent deal! pic.twitter.com/GJ5pwL7w6g

— Milan Posts (@MilanPosts) January 18, 2025

Brian Rodriguez(Club America)

The Uruguayan international is a key player for Club America. He is fast and agile and can take on players with his pace and acceleration. His performance was decent in the second leg, but surely, he would love to do better as he is a top-quality winger.

Rodriguez is a two-footed player but mostly uses his right foot to do the tricks. Like a typical South American winger, he also likes to take on players on his own. Physically, he is also good but can develop himself a bit more.

Overall, he will definitely be a big threat to the home side in the second leg. This season, he has played 29 matches, in which he has scored 10 goals and provided nine assists.

🌟🇺🇾 Brian Rodríguez lleva 19 G+A (10G/9A) en 28 partidos jugados está temporada con el América.Promedia un G/A cada 101' minutos.Grandísimo nivel para el futbolista uruguayo. 🔝 pic.twitter.com/9pYY733lZA

— Peñanalytics (@Peanalytics_) March 30, 2025

Match Facts

• In the last five fixtures between these teams, Azul won only once, two games ended in draws, and America won twice.
• The average number of goals scored in this fixture is 1.3
• The upcoming fixture will be the 57th meeting between both of these teams.

Cruz Azul vs Club America: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Club America to win this fixture
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored under 2.5

Injury and Team News

Both teams will have all the players available for the second leg as all the players are fit to play, and there are no suspension concerns as well.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 56

Cruz Azul: 13

Club America: 25

Draws: 18

Predicted Lineups

Cruz Azul Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Mier (GK); Sanchez, Lira, Ditta, Rivero; Faravelli, Piovi; Romero, Rodriguez, Bogusz; Sepulveda

Club America Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Malagon (GK); Reyes, Castillo, Caceres, Borja; Alvarez, Fidalgo, Sanchez; Zendejas, Valdes, Rodriguez

Match Prediction

Club America will be very disappointed not to get a win in the first leg, but they are still the favourites to win the second leg. Cruz Azul do have players who can get them the result, but quality-wise, America are a much better side. Surely, this will be an exciting clash, but most probably, the away team will get the win.

Prediction: Cruz Azul 1-2 Club America

Telecast

India: Fancode

UK: Concacaf GO

USA: TUDN

Nigeria: ESPN

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