Last Updated on March 12, 2024 9:31 pm by Erwin Noguera
Cruz Azul has suffered a blow to its great Liga MX campaign and now needs to bounce back on matchday 12 when it plays Necaxa at home.
The Máquina Cementera, which had had a pretty positive start, has just lost 3-0 in its visit to Santos Laguna and now sits in third place.
The Electricos put two games without a win behind them to beat Atlético San Luis 3-1, thanks to goals from Diego Gómez, Braian Samudio and Édgar Méndez.
When and Where?
Saturday, March 16, 7:00 pm ET at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Moneyline odds:
Cruz Azul 1.45
Necaxa 6.43
Draw Offs:
4.55
Where Can I Watch?
ViX
Why Bet on Cruz Azul?
Cruz Azul is experiencing a revival this semester, being one of the candidates to fight for the Mexican soccer title.
However, in their last match, they lost 3-0 to Santos Laguna, who had Diego Medina, Franco Fagundez, and Santigo Muñoz as their scorers. After this defeat, the Máquina dropped to third place with 22 points, three points behind the leader, Monterrey. America is second with 24.
However, one thing stands out about the team coached by Argentinean Martín Anselmi: the defense. So far, they have conceded only nine times while scoring 16 goals. Uriel Antuna is the club’s top scorer with five goals and two assists. He has scored three goals in his last four games.
In total, Cruz Azul has lost three matches in Liga MX but only once at home. In front of their fans, they have taken the last 15 points, beating rivals such as Tigres and Chivas de Guadalajara.
They only have one injured player, Uruguayan striker Gabriel “El Toro” Fernández, who has a ligament problem.
Why Bet on Necaxa?
Necaxa can be highlighted as an attractive team this season, leaving behind semesters of abysmal level, where they usually fought not to be last. In their last outing, the Rayos defeated Atlético San Luis 3-1 with goals by Diego Gómez, Braian Samudio, and Édgar Méndez. Aldo Cruz scored for the rival.
Necaxa is sixth with 18 points, winning two of its last five matches. So far, they have scored 16 goals and allowed 14. The player to watch offensively is Colombian Diber Cambindo, who has five goals.
Away from home, this team has won only one game, drawn three and lost one. They have scored as many goals as they have allowed: eight. It has taken three of the last 12 points at stake. The Electrico has been unable to beat Cruz Azul in its previous three matches, with the last victory on February 12, 2022.
For now, Necaxa reports no injured players.
Final Betting Analysis: Cruz Azul vs. Necaxa
The last time these teams met was on October 4 of last year, and the win was 3-1 for the Máquina Cementera as visitors, with a hat-trick by Ángel Sepúlveda. In the regular season, they have seven games without a draw.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Cruz Azul as the favorite. The Moneyline for them shows 1.45, while Necaxa has 6.43, and the draw is at 4.55.
Cruz Azul is thirsty for revenge, and that is why, in front of their home crowd, they will not hesitate to come out with a devastating attitude, which will allow them to take the three points. We’ll go for a 2-0.
Go for a win for Cruz Azul. If you bet $100 at 1.45, you will gain $45 for a total payout of $145.
Cruz Azul vs. Necaxa Betting Pick: Cruz Azul
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