Last Updated on April 10, 2022 2:24 pm by Erwin Noguera
The emotions of the Liga MX closing tournament calendar continue and with that, we reach matchday 13, where there are only 5 left to define who will be the 4 teams that will advance directly to the Liguilla, as well as which will be the 8 remaining teams that They will play their playoff matches to be able to attend this Liguilla. That is why the teams are obliged to get as many points as possible in these 5 remaining days.
For now, we have Tigres, Pachuca, Puebla, and Cruz Azul in possession of those 4 direct spots, but we must mention Tigres and Pachuca, who are the most consistent teams so far in the championship. Although Puebla and Cruz Azul are playing at a very good level and are close to the top of the table, their game is not the same.
Like every year and in every tournament that we enjoy in Liga MX, we will have guaranteed emotions until matchday 17, so we will have an exceptional end to the season.
Liga MX Matchday 13: Mazatlan vs. Cruz Azul
When: Friday, April 08 at 09:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Mazatlan +200 / Cruz Azul +134 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +225
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / Fox Sports / TUDN / DAZN.
The match between Mazatlán FC and Cruz Azul will be played on Matchday 13 of the Clausura 2022 of Liga MX. Those led by Juan Reynoso will visit the El Kraken Stadium next Friday, April 8, 2022, at night, to add important points to start securing a place in the next great party of the Liguilla.
Cruz Azul is not playing regularly, but even so, they are very well-placed in the standings, which helps them to have partial peace of mind for now, since, if they do not get the 3 points in this match, they could be overtaken by Atlas and Leon who are only 1 point behind them.
While on the other hand, we have Mazatlan, one of the teams that are playing the worst this season in Liga MX, so, rather than play to score points and try to be among the top 12, they must improve their level of play on both sides of the pitch.
Mazatlan vs. Cruz Azul Betting Pick: Cruz Azul
Update
Mazatlán FC gave a surprise and went ahead 1-0 in this game against Cruz Azul before halftime, on a night where the goal was a total mistake by the sky-blue goalkeeper, Sebastián Jurado. This game was one of the most even of this day, although Mazatlan is experiencing a terrible moment this season.
After the break, Cruz Azul knew that they had to go out and kill or die in this match if they wanted to recover, match the actions and take the victory. Their attacks were not fruitful, even though at minute 46 they managed to tie the duel thanks to Angel Romero’s goal.
Everything seemed to indicate that from that moment, Cruz Azul would take control of the game, and they would score at least one more goal. But, the defense of the locals prevented it, and they ended up signing a tie at 1.
Result: Mazatlan (1) – (1) Cruz Azul
Liga MX Matchday 13: Atlas vs. Necaxa
When: Thursday, April 07 at 09:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Atlas -111 / Necaxa +320 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +235
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / Fox Sports / TUDN / DAZN.
One of the most exciting matches of this day 13 of Liga MX is, without a doubt, this one between Atlas and Necaxa, since both teams are looking to be in the Liguilla party, Atlas trying to enter among the 4 classifieds direct, while Necaxa needs to secure points to enter the first 12 places in the standings.
Atlas began this championship with a devastating rhythm, but, after what happened in the Querétaro stadium several weeks ago, their level of play has dropped, and they have not regained their rhythm of play. While Necaxa needs to start winning games to be in the middle of the standings and thus play, even if it is, the playoffs to enter the Liguilla.
Atlas vs. Necaxa Betting Pick: Atlas
Update
Colombian Julián Quiñones scored a goal in the 72nd minute to give reigning Liga MX champions Atlas a 2-1 win over Necaxa at the start of Matchday 13.
Los Rojinegros, coached by the Argentine Diego Cocca, returned to the qualifying zone directly to the league, with a goal from the Argentine Julio Furch and Quiñones, while the Uruguayan Rodrigo Aguirre discounted for Necaxa.
Atlas managed to go into the break of the first half up on the scoreboard 1-0. At the beginning of the second half, Necaxa recovered and began their attack, where they managed to tie the match, thanks to Aguirre’s goal at minute 49. After this, the match became more intense and the attacks of both teams were more constant. But, the supremacy of the Atlas could be observed, and they managed to score the second and winning goal thanks to Quiñones in the 72nd minute.
Result: Atlas (2) – (1) Necaxa
Liga MX Matchday 13: Puebla vs. Pumas
When: Friday, April 08 at 07:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Puebla +109 / Pumas +240 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +235
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / Fox Sports / TUDN / DAZN.
Puebla and Pumas UNAM face each other in this match corresponding to Day 13 of the Clausura 2022 Tournament of Liga MX. This match will be played at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium, home of Puebla. The home team only thinks about the playoffs after winning so many games. While the visitors seek to continue on the path of victory to also, like Puebla, dream of being in the next Liguilla.
Puebla is close to the Clausura 2022 tournament playoffs with a winning balance of 6 wins, 4 draws, and only two losses. While Pumas UNAM can still improve their record a bit, to try to reach the playoffs, at least reclassification. They have a negative balance with 4 wins, 5 losses, and 3 draws.
Puebla vs. Pumas Betting Pick: Atlas
Update
Pumas faithful to the style that has characterized them in this tournament once again had to row against the current to be able to score points and, after going down with a score of 0-2, they managed to come back and achieve a 2-2 draw against Puebla to stay in the fight for the Liguilla.
Both teams were in dire need of points to seek to climb positions in the standings. Puebla wasted no time and went in search of the goal from the first minutes, to put pressure on a young Pumas team. After the goal, both teams entered the rival area with little success due to poor decision-making in the last pass, until, at minute 42, the Brazilian Gustavo Ferrareis put in a low cross from the right-wing that Araújo finished off at the second post for 2-0.
Pumas were present on the scoreboard before the end of the first half. The Brazilian Diogo de Oliveira assisted his compatriot Rogério, who controlled the ball near the small area and before the exit, the Paraguayan goalkeeper Antony Silva defined for 2-1 at minute 45+1.
In the 86th minute, the Ecuadorian Washington Corozo put a diagonal into the rival area that Ruvalcaba transformed into a 2-2.
Result: Puebla (2) – (2) Pumas
Liga MX Matchday 13: America vs. Juarez
When: Saturday, April 09 at 09:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: America -166 / Juarez +460 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +275
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / Fox Sports / TUDN / DAZN.
Another great game that we will have the privilege of enjoying on this matchday 13 that will be held this weekend of the 2022 Liga MX Closing Tournament is, without a doubt, America vs. Juarez. Although both teams are not experiencing their best moment and even both are out of the Liguilla reclassification, they have always accustomed us to the fact that the matches between them are very exciting and intense.
America seems to be recovering in this final stretch of the tournament, if so, it will surely be one of the teams that will be in the playoffs and that will give everything they have to be in the next Liguilla. While Juarez is the worst team in the tournament right now, they are bottom of the standings and their level of play has been disappointing.
America vs. Juarez Betting Pick: America
Update
América crushed Juárez 3-0 in the match corresponding to date 13 of Liga MX. Club America added its third consecutive victory and begin to come out of the bad sporting moment they have had since the beginning of 2022. Alejandro Zendejas at minute 27, opened the scoring with a local team that was already superior in terms of ball control and scoring chances. Juárez suffered a lot in defense and showed why they are at the bottom of the standings.
Just three minutes after the first goal, Federico Viñas, specifically at minute 30, scored his team’s second goal. The third goal of the match would be the work of Diego Valdés, just before the end of the match, at minute 90+2.
Thanks to this victory, the team led by Fernando Ortiz is already in the playoff zone, and it seems that they are coming out of the mist that was surrounding them in this championship.
Result: America (3) – (0) Juarez
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