Last Updated on May 24, 2024 8:04 am by Erwin Noguera
After a spectacular Clausura 2024 tournament, we come to the final match, the second leg of the Grand Final between América and Cruz Azul.
América seeks to be crowned as absolute champions, winning the Apertura and Clausura, while Cruz Azul wants to return to glory after several seasons in obscurity.
There is no doubt that this second leg will be full of emotions from start to finish, as there is no margin for error, and most importantly, the teams know that they will have to give their all in search of the victory that will lead them to lift the championship trophy.
When and Where?
Sunday, May 26, 9:00 pm ET at the Estadio Azteca
Moneyline odds:
América 1.86
Cruz Azul 4.32
Draw Offs:
3.38
Where can I watch it?
ViX, TUDN, Azteca 7, and Univision
Why Bet on América?
América arrives at this second leg with the firm conviction of winning the title once again in front of their fans and thus becoming absolute champions of Liga MX. That, without a doubt, is a feat that very few teams have managed to accomplish, as it is complicated to maintain consistency having to play a pretty challenging postseason.
América was the best team in the regular season in this Clausura 2024 tournament. However, in the Liguilla, things began to change, and they had to face two complicated opponents, Pachuca and Chivas. Although they overcame this series, the Eagles had to suffer to reach the final.
Now, in the first leg, at Cruz Azul’s home, they had some problems generating scoring chances, as the Cementeros used their local condition to dominate the match. However, they managed a 1-1 draw thanks to a goal by Julián Andrés Quiñones in the 19th minute.
Now, América will be looking for a win or a draw, as both results will help them to become champions.
Why Bet on Cruz Azul?
On the other hand, Cruz Azul needs to give a blow to the table in this second leg to become champions of the Clausura 2024. The Cementeros finished second in the regular season standings, showing great consistency and, above all, great determination in their quest for victories. As a result, it is not a surprise to see them in these defining instances.
In the Liguilla, they left the likes of Pumas and Monterrey in their wake, so they are inspired heading into this final series.
Cruz Azul started the first leg at home against América extremely well, as they managed to score the first goal of the match in the 9th minute through a penalty kick by Uriel Antuna. However, they were unable to withstand the Eagles’ pressure and ended up conceding just 7 minutes later.
La Maquina needs a win to become champions, and a draw would mean having to play extra time and penalties on hostile ground.
Final Betting Analysis: América vs. Cruz Azul
In the last 20 matches between these two teams, América has managed to win eight of them. Cruz Azul, on the other hand, has accumulated five triumphs, while seven games ended in draws.
As we mentioned, the first leg of this Clausura MX 2024 Grand Final between these two teams ended in a 1-1 draw. The tie-breaker rule from the previous phases is not applied in the final so, in case the tie is sustained, we’ll have extra time and, eventually, penalties.
At Gambyl Exchange, we can see that there is a Moneyline that favors Club America at 1.86, while Cruz Azul starts at 4.32.
For this match, our prediction is a win for America by 3-1.
Look for a straight win on the Moneyline América. For example, if you put $100 on América at 1.86, you’ll see a $86.00 win with a total payout of $186.00.
América vs. Cruz Azul Betting Pick: América
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