{"id":42627,"date":"2025-05-16T12:43:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T18:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=42627"},"modified":"2025-05-16T12:43:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T18:43:18","slug":"clausura-2025-semifinals-second-leg-america-vs-cruz-azul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/liga-mx\/clausura-2025-semifinals-second-leg-america-vs-cruz-azul\/","title":{"rendered":"Clausura 2025 Semifinals Second Leg: Am\u00e9rica vs. Cruz Azul Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A new edition of the Cl\u00e1sico Joven will determine the second finalist of the 2025 Clausura MX as Am\u00e9rica faces Cruz Azul in their home ground.

In the first leg, the M\u00e1quina Cementera claimed a 1-0 victory with a goal from captain Jos\u00e9 Rivero, but it’s important to remember that the \u00c1guilas will advance if the aggregate score ends in a draw. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liga MX Semifinals Second Leg: Am\u00e9rica vs. Cruz Azul Betting Odds and Info <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Am\u00e9rica +189<\/em><\/td>Cruz Azul +139<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs<\/strong>: +225 <\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Sunday, May 18 at 9:15 pm ET, 8:15 pm CST, 7:15 pm MT, and 6:15 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch it?<\/strong><\/td>fuboTV<\/a>,\u00a0TUDN<\/a>, and\u00a0Univision<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Am\u00e9rica? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Am\u00e9rica is aiming for a fourth consecutive Liga MX<\/a> championship, and to achieve that, they’ll need a win at home. Am\u00e9rica finished second in the regular season, which gives them the advantage in this series. A 1-0 win would be enough to send them to the final.

In the first leg, they played well, although they lacked efficiency. They mostly attacked down the wings and relied on crosses\u2014on one of those, V\u00edctor D\u00e1vila nearly scored a spectacular accidental goal, but it hit the post.

Brian Rodr\u00edguez is expected to be available for the second leg. The Uruguayan was injured on April 16 against Monterrey, and the coach mentioned he might return for this match. Similarly, Alejandro Zendejas, who didn’t start the first leg due to illness, could be included in the starting lineup.

Another player who returned on Thursday was Jonathan Dos Santos. The 35-year-old midfielder had a solid performance after a month out. However, head coach Andr\u00e9 Jardine will not be on the sidelines, as he was sent off for angrily protesting a red card for a foul on \u00c1lvaro Fidalgo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Cruz Azul did their job and secured a 1-0 home win, although honestly, they were expecting more, and the result might feel a bit short. The M\u00e1quina couldn’t dominate the \u00c1guilas and left them alive for the second leg.

The only goal of the match came from a header by Jos\u00e9 Rivero in the 59th minute after a corner kick. However, just minutes later, the captain was sent off for a harsh foul on Fidalgo. It’s undoubtedly a heavy blow for Vicente S\u00e1nchez to lose one of his key players\u2014Rivero has scored in all three playoff matches so far.

The Cementeros have players with experience in Europe and their national teams, such as Giorgos Giakoumakis, Mateusz Bogusz, and Luka Romero. However, they haven’t lived up to expectations, and now is the time for them to step up. On the other hand, the defense delivered solid performances and stood out as the strongest side of the team in this semifinal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Betting Analysis: Am\u00e9rica vs. Cruz Azul <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Am\u00e9rica comes into this match with the obligation to win, in front of their fans, and likely with all the squad available. On the other hand, Cruz Azul didn’t show their best in the first leg, and Rivero’s absence could be decisive. We believe the \u00c1guilas will take advantage of their home support and come out with the victory.

The odds at <\/strong>Gambyl Exchange<\/a> favor Cruz Azul, with a Moneyline of +139, while Am\u00e9rica stands at +189, and a draw is at +225.<\/strong>

Before the first leg of the semifinals, these two teams had faced off on April 12 during the regular season and drew 0-0 at the \u00c1guilas home. However, just a few days earlier, they had clashed in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, where Cruz Azul advanced with a 2-1 win in the second leg. In the match where Am\u00e9rica was at home, they had also played to a 0-0 draw.

Go for a win for Am\u00e9rica. If you bet $100 at +189, you will gain $189 for a total payout of $289. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Am\u00e9rica vs Cruz Azul Betting Pick: Am\u00e9rica<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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