Cruz Azul vs Leon Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Liga MX 2024-25
The Sky Blues will take on the Green and Whites on matchday 16 in Liga MX.
Cruz Azul will lock horns against Club Leon on Wednesday, as both teams will be aiming to get three points in the upcoming fixture. Cruz Azul are in fine form and will be hungry to keep its performance going as they are playing some really good football. There were surely some ups and downs during the middle of the season.
But they have done well so far. Cruz Azul do have a good record against Club Leon. With home advantage on their side, they will look to win this fixture.
On the other hand, Club Leon were not able to get good results in their last few fixtures. Despite having a fully fit squad, they are not performing up to the mark. In Clausura, they have played 14 games, out of which they won eight, drawn three and lost three.
With 27 points on the board, they are placed sixth in the league. Leon started their campaign very well, but recently, they have lost their momentum, which caused their team to lose some crucial points. They will have to be at their best to get a good result against Cruz Azul. This will be an exciting clash for sure.
Kick-Off:
- Location: Mexico City, Mexico
- Stadium: Estadio Olimpico Universitario
- Date: Wednesday, 16 April
- Kick-Off Time: 08:35 AM IST
- Referee: NA
- VAR: In Use
Form
Cruz Azul (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-W
Leon (in all competitions): D-L-L-L-W
Players to Watch
Angel Sepulveda (Cruz Azul)
He has spent his entire career in Liga MX. He is a very experienced player. The former Mexican international is known for his clinical finishing.
Sepulveda is a player who is a proper poacher inside the box. He is a hardworking player who gives his best on the pitch. He likes to press high and covers a lot of ground.
Even though he needs to try to help his team in defence more, he doesnât like to drop deep. Despite all this, he is a fine player who can make an impact on the pitch, even as a substitute. In 38 games, he has scored 19 goals and provided two assists.
James Rodriguez (Leon)
The Columbian strikes the ball exceptionally well, whether shooting, passing or crossing. He is effective when shooting from a central position but is best at doing so when just outside the penalty area and in the inside right channel. He is far less influential when his team is without possession.
Despite being an attacking player, he shows admirable defensive awareness. Rodriguez is a player who is full of energy and aggression. But sometimes, it does backfire on him.
Over the years, his quality has degraded. But still, he is capable of making a difference on the field.
Match Facts
- The winner of the last meeting were Cruz Azul
- The average number of goals in meetings between Cruz Azul and Leon is 2
- When Leon lead 0-1 away, they win 11% of their matches
Cruz Azul vs Leon: Betting Tips & Odds
- Tip 1 â Cruz Azul to win this fixture â 7/10 by bet365
- Tip 2 â Both teams to score
- Tip 3 â Goals scored over 1.5
Injury and Team News
The home team will have all the players available for this match. None of their players are injured or suspended going into this fixture.
Leon also doesnât have any injury issues going into this fixture. All the players are fit to play.
Head-to-Head
Matches: 35
Cruz Azul: 17
Leon: 7
Draws: 11
Predicted Lineups
Cruz Azul Predicted Lineup (5-3-2):
Mier (GK); Rivero, Ditta, Lira, Piovi, Rotondi; Montano, Rodriguez, Faravelli; Sepulveda, Bogusz
Leon Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Jimenez (GK); Ramirez, Barreiro, Bellon, Reyes; Fonseca, Guardado; Echeverria, Rodriguez, Mendoza; Cadiz
Match Prediction
Cruz Azul are in fine form. Clearly they are the favourites going into this fixture. Club Leon, despite being the away side, has the quality to get a good result away from home.
This will be a tightly contested fixture. Most probably, the home side will narrowly win this match.
Prediction: Cruz Azul 3-2 Leon
Telecast
India: NA
UK: ViX
USA: Fubo, TUDN
Nigeria: Sling TV
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