Last Updated on April 22, 2022 2:50 pm by Erwin Noguera
With matchday 13 already over and matchday 14 underway, there are only 3 games left for each team in this Torneo Clausura of the Liga MX 2022, 3 games that must be seen as a grand final if they want to stay alive in the championship and fight for the pass to the Liguilla.
All the teams that are at the top of the table of positions know that these are the 3 most important days of the entire tournament and that if they make a mistake, it could cost them several positions in the table and, in consequence, go to the playoffs to be able to access the Liguilla. This is specifically concerning for Puebla and Monterrey, who are the teams that have it harder to stay within the first 4 places.
This day 15 of the Torneo Clausura of the Liga MX will be a heart attack since we will have high-voltage matches between the best teams in the league.
Liga MX Matchday 15: Cruz Azul vs. Querétaro
When: Thursday, April 21 at 10:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Cruz Azul +149 / Querétaro +175 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +230
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / Fox Sports / TUDN / DAZN
The emotions of this Torneo Clausura of the Liga MX 2022 continue, and with it, we will have a great game between two teams that are playing at a very similar level and that, despite being in completely different situations in the standings, need to add 3 points in each of the games to ensure their presence, at least, in the playoffs. Next Thursday, April 21, 2022, Querétaro receives Cruz Azul at La Corregidora Stadium.
Cruz Azul seemed to have increased their level of play and that they could fight for the top four places in the table, but in recent days they have shown that their players are not at 100% and that, although they can still finish among the first 4, they don’t seem in condition to make a good Liguilla. On the other hand, Querétaro has had a very bad season, something that goes hand in hand with what happened several weeks ago in their stadium. They are in position #16 in the table and their level of play has been really bad.
Cruz Azul vs. Querétaro Betting Pick: Cruz Azul
Update
With a goal from Pablo Aguilar, Cruz Azul beat Querétaro 1-0 as visitors at La Corregidora Stadium. After this victory, those trained by Juan Reynoso are in fourth place in Liga MX 2022.
At minute 75, Cruz Azul had a corner kick from the right. The Uruguayan Ignacio Rivero took the corner kick to the near post, Julio Domínguez touched the ball with his head to the far post where the Paraguayan Aguilar appeared to score the only goal of the game. With this victory, Cruz Azul reached 24 points, with which it jumped from seventh to fourth place in the standings with two dates remaining for the tournament to end in its regular phase. Querétaro has 13 units in seventeenth place.
It should be remembered that this match was held without spectators because La Corregidora stadium was banned for a year without an audience. This after the violent incidents recorded on March 5 that left 26 people injured in the hospital.
Result: Cruz Azul (1) – (0) Querétaro
Liga MX Matchday 15: Pachuca vs. Puebla
When: Tuesday, April 19 at 08:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Pachuca -125 / Puebla +295 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +285
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / Fox Sports / TUDN / DAZN
The best match that we can enjoy on matchday 15 of the Torneo Clausura of the Liga MX 2022 is, without a doubt, the one that Pachuca and Puebla will play next Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at the Miguel Hidalgo “Huracán” Stadium. This match will be definitive for any of the teams that take the victory and their aspirations to qualify directly for the next Liguilla.
Pachuca has been one of the most consistent teams in this Closing Tournament, they have shown that their soccer level is above the rest of the teams and that it is only a matter of time to make their presence official in the Liguilla. Pachuca has a cushion of 6 points over third place and, if they achieve 2 victories, they would be mathematically assuring their classification.
On the other hand, Puebla started the season with their foot on the accelerator, but, in the last 4 games, their level of play has declined, and, out of 12 points they have played, they have managed to add only 2, hence the danger they run currently to go down in the standings and qualify for the playoffs.
Pachuca vs. Puebla Betting Pick: Pachuca
Update
Pachuca regained the leadership of the 2022 Liga MX closing tournament standings after beating Puebla 1-0, in one of the matches that opened on day 15 and were held at the Hidalgo stadium.
Víctor Guzmán’s goal 10 minutes into the game, one of Pachuca’s best players this season, was in charge of scoring the goal with which the team from Hidalgo took the three points and with which they reached 35 in the championship, 3 above Tigres who could not in their match against Necaxa.
Pachuca had opportunities to take the result by two or three more goals, however, tonight at the Hidalgo Stadium the local attack was not precise. Pachuca was better on the field, although they could not reflect it with more goals. Nicolás Ibáñez missed the team’s second goal when his shot inside the box went just wide. The same striker and Avilés had other opportunities, but for nothing.
Even though in the 53rd minute Oscar Murillo, from Pachuca, was expelled for a kick to Martín Barragán’s head, Puebla could not equalize the score having 1 more player on the field for more than 30 minutes.
Result: Pachuca (1) – (0) Puebla
Liga MX Matchday 15: Necaxa vs. Tigres UANL
When: Tuesday, April 19 at 08:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Necaxa +240 / Tigres UANL +111 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +230
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / Fox Sports / TUDN / DAZN
On day 15, we will have a very good game between two teams with completely different situations in the season and fighting for completely different goals, but both need to add 3 points in each day that they lack and, therefore, each game becomes like a grand finale. In this case, we will have the match between Necaxa and Tigres UANL, which will be played next Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at the Victoria Stadium, home of Necaxa.
We started with Necaxa, a team that several seasons ago was at the peak of its history, achieving important victories and in some cases leading the standings, but for several seasons it has been a team with a very low level of play and that has left a lot to be desired. Currently, they are fighting to enter the playoffs and the future is not very clear for them.
On the other hand, we have Tigres UANL, another team, together with Pachuca, that has shown that this season they did not come with stories and that their only objective is to achieve the title of champion of this Closing Tournament. Currently, Tigres is fighting for first place with Pachuca and, like them, achieving 2 victories ensures their direct classification to the Liguilla.
Necaxa vs. Tigres UANL Betting Pick: Tigres UANL
Update
Matchday 15 of the Liga MX closing tournament began with a surprise on Tuesday, as Necaxa beat Tigres 2-0 at the Victoria Stadium.
The team coached by ex-soccer player Jimmy Lozano began the match with a fast-paced offensive from the first minutes of the game, and it was until minute 7, when Rodrigo Aguirre took advantage of a counterattack and a great pass from Jesús Escoboza, to score the first goal of the locals, after shooting with his left leg with which he managed to beat Nahuel Guzmán.
The advantage for Necaxa continued thanks to the fact that at minute 25, Jesús Escoboza scored a great goal from a free kick from the right-wing. In this play, “Paton” Guzmán was heavily criticized because he could not avoid the second goal of the local team.
Tigres lost the lead in the championship and Miguel Herrera’s team remains in second place in the standings with 32 points.
Result: Tigres UANL (0) – (2) Necaxa
Liga MX Matchday 15: Monterrey vs. Atlas
When: Wednesday, April 20 at 10:06 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Monterrey -102 / Atlas +265 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +245
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / Fox Sports / TUDN / DAZN
Finally, we close this Liga MX Power Rankings with a match that we are sure will not let anyone relax or sit quietly in their armchair. A match between direct rivals who are fighting to keep one of the four places that grant a direct pass to the Liguilla. Monterrey receives Atlas at the BBVA Stadium, this Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
Monterrey has played a Closing Tournament at a very good level and, despite having made some mistakes on some days, they remain at the top of the standings. In addition to this, Rayados accumulate several consecutive wins and arrives with full confidence.
On the other hand, we have Atlas as one of the teams that started this Closing Tournament 2022 in the best possible way, but, after the incidents that occurred in the match against Querétaro, Atlas began to lower their level of play and let go of some games that seemed assured. We hope that Atlas can get out of it and finish the season with everything.
Monterrey vs. Atlas Betting Pick: Monterrey
Update
Monterrey let go of a golden opportunity to get closer to the direct ticket to the Final Phase of the Liguilla, since this Wednesday they equalized their match against Atlas with a score of 0-0 at the BBVA Stadium, although they had a penalty that Maxi Meza could not score and clear chances were missed by Vincent Janssen.
The two teams arrived with 22 points and remain at 23 with this tie, so the fight for the direct ticket will continue to be very tight until the last two dates of Clausura 2022.
Although it should be noted that Monterrey was able to keep a clean sheet, despite the expulsion of Celso Ortíz. However, they had the opportunity to go up on the scoreboard due to several chances of goals that they failed to score.
Result: Monterrey (0) – (0) Atlas
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