Last Updated on July 5, 2023 8:56 pm by Erwin Noguera
The Apertura Tournament is still in its second round, but the main teams in Mexico are already showing their arsenal to overcome Tigres and Pachuca, who won the last editions of Liga MX.
Cruz Azul and Toluca will face each other next Saturday in a match that involves a lot of rivalry and emotions. The fans of both teams are passionate and actively participate in the game, supporting their teams from start to finish. The fan dressed in blue could be a twelfth player for his team, as facing the Red Devils is never a pleasant task.
Despite having lost in the debut, La Maquina fans believe in a better season, with more victories and more reasons to smile.
When:
Saturday, July 08th – 07:50 pm ET at the Azteca Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Cruz Azul +130
Toluca +189
Draw offs:
+270
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Why Bet on Cruz Azul?
Cruz Azul visited Atlas and realized they didn’t enter the season at their best. Their players were not able to match their opponent in strength and technique and therefore lost 2-0.
In the last Apertura, La Maquina Cementera finished in seventh place, ending the championship with 7 wins, 3 draws, and 7 defeats. On that occasion, however, they were eliminated by Monterrey in the quarterfinals and had to say goodbye to the tournament.
In the last Clausura tournament, which ended a few weeks ago, Cruz Azul finished in eighth place, with the same 7 wins as in the Apertura. Their start to the season is not always positive, but the team has shown good reaction power in the final stages, as it managed to qualify for the knockout stage in the last editions of the Liga MX.
They will make their debut in front of their passionate fans and this is, in itself, a great argument to believe in their victory.
Why Bet on Toluca?
Toluca drew 0-0 in their opening match against Necaxa, but everyone knows that this team always fights for titles and challenges the biggest teams in the country. In the last Clausura tournament, for example, the team ended its participation in fourth place, advancing to the knockout stages and being eliminated by Tigres, in the quarterfinals.
The absence of goals in the debut worried some fans, who usually see an offensive team full of creativity. Against Necaxa, the Red Devils were superior in the number of finals and the chances created, but the negligence of their attackers was unusual.
Even facing a traditional opponent that receives a lot of support from its fans, Toluca has a good chance of surprising and winning the game. However, to achieve this goal, the defense will need to be focused as it was in the last game; attackers, however, will need to concentrate more and push the ball into the net.
Final Betting Analysis: Cruz Azul vs. Toluca
The performances of Cruz Azul and Toluca indicate an advantage for the visiting team. The visitors not only had a better performance in the regular season last time out but also seem to have a better squad, planning, and performance.
The last confrontation between them ended in victory for Toluca: 3-1. The broader history of confrontation favors La Maquina, but the recent results between them demonstrate a certain balance.
Due to the Red Devils’ performance in recent seasons, we believe they can beat Cruz Azul in this game.
If you put $100 into Toluca’s win, you could get $189 back for a total payout of $289.
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