{"id":29880,"date":"2024-05-10T18:38:40","date_gmt":"2024-05-11T00:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=29880"},"modified":"2024-07-10T17:05:07","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T23:05:07","slug":"cruz-azul-vs-pumas-liguilla-quarterfinals-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/liga-mx\/cruz-azul-vs-pumas-liguilla-quarterfinals-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruz Azul vs. Pumas: Liguilla Quarterfinals Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A place in the Liga MX semifinals is up for grabs, and for now, Cruz Azul looks like the\u00a0main\u00a0candidate, but Pumas will try to pull off a miracle away from home.\u00a0

The first leg was favorable for the M\u00e1quina Cementera as visitors, who showed its credentials by winning 0-2 at the Ol\u00edmpico Universitario stadium. The goals were by Jos\u00e9 Rivero and Lorenzo Faravelli.\u00a0

When and Where?<\/strong>

Sunday, May 12, 9:00 pm ET at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes\u00a0<\/em>

Moneyline odds:\u00a0<\/strong>

Cruz Azul 1.86\u00a0<\/em>

Pumas 3.82<\/em>

Draw Offs<\/strong>:\u00a0

3.76\u00a0<\/em>

Where can I watch it?\u00a0<\/strong>

Univision\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Cruz Azul?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cruz Azul is a team with power, and this semester has left its ghosts and fears behind, making it a serious candidate to be champion again in Mexico.\u00a0In the first leg,\u00a0they showed a solid version, controlling the rival attack and scoring twice.

With 14 goals conceded in 18 matches, the M\u00e1quina is the second-best defense in the championship, only surpassed by Am\u00e9rica, who took first place in the round-robin.\u00a0Furthermore,\u00a0at home, this team has only conceded points in three matches, losing twice and drawing once.\u00a0They are a remarkable local team.\u00a0<\/strong>

Despite not scoring in the first leg, striker Uriel Antuna has been their most important player, scoring eight goals and providing two assists. Another fact to consider with this team is that they are seven games unbeaten, winning five of them.\u00a0<\/strong>

Coach Mart\u00edn Anselmi has two confirmed absentees for this match: Gabriel Fern\u00e1ndez and Carlos Vargas, who will not return this semester.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Pumas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pumas qualified for the quarterfinals of Liga MX <\/a>thanks to a good run in the final stretch of the round-robin competition, but there\u00a0are doubts as to whether this squad is up to this level.\u00a0

The Felinos have just lost 2-0 at home to Cruz Azul, their first defeat in front of their home fans this semester. They fell at the most painful moment because they have not had good away results, as they have only won once, and that was 4-0 against Mazatl\u00e1n, one of the worst teams in the league.\u00a0<\/strong>

In the Play-In,\u00a0this team beat Pachuca, but from the penalty spot.\u00a0Now they need to score goals, considering they have only scored nine times in away games. The hope for this team lies in the performance of its most important player, C\u00e9sar Huerta, who has ten goals and nine assists. He is by far the most decisive player in the squad.\u00a0<\/strong>

Coach Gustavo Lema only has defender Ricardo Galindo as a doubt.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Betting Analysis:\u00a0Cruz Azul vs. Pumas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These two institutions have played two matches this semester: they drew 0-0, and the other game ended in a 2-0 win for Cruz Azul,\u00a0both\u00a0with Pumas as the home team.\u00a0The last time they played at the Cementeros stadium, in October last year, the Felinos won 1-4 with a brace from Huerta.\u00a0<\/strong>

The numbers at MyBookie.ag have Cruz Azul as the favorite. The Moneyline for them shows 1.86, Pumas has 3.82, and the draw is\u00a0at\u00a03.76.\u00a0<\/em>

Cruz Azul has proven to be a formidable team in Liga MX, especially in\u00a0terms of\u00a0their ability to defend.\u00a0Their good performance will allow them to advance\u00a0to the next round, thanks to a 1-0 win.<\/strong>

Go for a win for Cruz Azul. If you bet $100 at 1.82, you will gain $82 for a total payout of $182.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cruz Azul vs. Pumas\u00a0Betting Pick:<\/strong>\u00a0Cruz Azul<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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