Last Updated on August 31, 2023 4:59 pm by Erwin Noguera
The excitement of the Liga MX Apertura 2023 continues, and next weekend, we will have a day full of really interesting matches.
However, all the spotlights are on Atlético San Luis since the team seems not to take their foot off the accelerator, and they are willing to win every game from now on. This is truly remarkable, as the Atletico Madrid-owned team is not just a young franchise, it’s the first time that we see it at the top of the table after a good amount of matches.
Likewise, we all know the great competitiveness that currently exists in Mexican soccer, so anything can happen.
Now, on this new match day, we’ll have the actions of the ‘Clásico Joven’ or ‘Clásico de la Ciudad de Mexico’, that is, the match between Cruz Azul and América.
When:
Saturday, September 2 at 11:10 PM ET in the Estadio Azteca
Moneyline odds:
Cruz Azul +246
América +104
Draw Offs:
+270
Where Can I Watch it?
Fox Sports, Fanatiz, and TUDN
Why Bet on Cruz Azul?
Cruz Azul is having a forgettable start to the season, as in the 6 matches they have played, they have managed to win only 1.
As a result, the Cementeros are ranked #16 in the standings, with a terrible record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 4 losses. Furthermore, the most worrying thing for Cruz Azul is their defensive block, as they are with Puebla and Necaxa, the teams that have conceded the most goals at the beginning of the tournament with 10.
While it is true that there is still a long way to go in the tournament, ‘La Maquina’ needs to react immediately if they do not want to be relegated to the bottom of the table and miss out on the next Liguilla.
The Cementeros come into this match after their first win of the Apertura 2023, against none other than Monterrey by 2-1.
Why Bet on America?
On the other hand, we have América, one of the strongest teams in recent years in Liga MX, which, without a doubt, is not having a dream start to the season.
Unlike Cruz Azul, the Águilas del América have collected 8 points out of a possible 15. However, the team has also demonstrated some defensive shortcomings that have prevented them from maintaining their results. Likewise, the team has accumulated four consecutive matches without defeat, with a record of 2 wins and 2 draws.
América comes into this matchday after a 1-1 draw at home against León.
Final Betting Analysis: Cruz Azul vs. América
In the last 20 games played in this ‘Clásico Joven’, América dominates the series with 8 wins. On the other hand, Cruz Azul has managed to take 4 wins, while 8 matches have ended in a draw.
However, the last 3 times these teams have met, America has managed to take all 3 wins, and, in addition, they have scored 13 goals while conceding only 2.
At MyBookie.ag, we can see that there is a Moneyline that favors America at +104, while Cruz Azul starts at +246.
While this is a game where either team can win, as anything can happen in a ‘Clásico’, America performs very well in this kind of game. As a result, our betting pick is a 3-1 win for them.
Look for a straight win on the Moneyline América. For example, if you put $100 on América at +104, you’ll see a $104 win with a total payout of $204.
Cruz Azul vs. América Betting Pick: América
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