Segunda mão das semifinais do Clausura 2025: prévia do América x Cruz Azul

A new edition of the Clásico Joven will determine the second finalist of the 2025 Clausura MX as América faces Cruz Azul in their home ground.

In the first leg, the Máquina Cementera claimed a 1-0 victory with a goal from captain José Rivero, but it’s important to remember that the Águilas will advance if the aggregate score ends in a draw.

Liga MX Semifinals Second Leg: América vs. Cruz Azul Betting Odds and Info

Por que apostar no América?

América is aiming for a fourth consecutive Liga MX championship, and to achieve that, they’ll need a win at home. América 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—on one of those, Víctor Dávila nearly scored a spectacular accidental goal, but it hit the post.

Brian Rodríguez 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 André Jardine will not be on the sidelines, as he was sent off for angrily protesting a red card for a foul on Álvaro Fidalgo.

Por que apostar no Cruz Azul?

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 Máquina couldn’t dominate the Águilas and left them alive for the second leg.

The only goal of the match came from a header by José 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 Sánchez to lose one of his key players—Rivero 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.

Análise Final das Apostas: América x Cruz Azul

América 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 Águilas will take advantage of their home support and come out with the victory.

As probabilidades em Troca de Gambila favor Cruz Azul, with a Moneyline of +139, while América stands at +189, and a draw is at +225.

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 Águilas 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 América was at home, they had also played to a 0-0 draw.

Go for a win for América. If you bet $100 at +189, you will gain $189 for a total payout of $289.

América vs Cruz Azul Betting Pick: América