Cruz Azul vs. Chivas: Predictions For The Liga MX Apertura 2024 Clash
Cruz Azul Aiming to Continue Winning Ways
Cruz Azul will be looking to continue their winning ways when they take on Chivas in the Liga MX Apertura 2024. La Máquina has been in impressive form this season, winning three of their first four matches. Their only defeat came against Club América in a closely contested match. Cruz Azul will be confident of getting a result against Chivas, who have not been in the best of form this season.
Chivas Hoping to Turn Things Around
Chivas have had a disappointing start to the season, winning just one of their first four matches. They will be hoping to turn things around against Cruz Azul, but it will be a tough ask. Chivas have not beaten Cruz Azul in their last five meetings. Their last win against La Máquina came in the Apertura 2021.
Key Players to Watch
Some of the key players to watch in this match include Cruz Azul's Uriel Antuna and Chivas' Alexis Vega. Antuna has been in excellent form this season, scoring three goals in four matches. Vega is Chivas' leading scorer this season with two goals in four matches. He will be looking to add to his tally against Cruz Azul.
Prediction
Cruz Azul will be the favorites to win this match. They are in better form than Chivas and have a better head-to-head record. However, Chivas will be hoping to cause an upset and get their season back on track. This is a match that could go either way, but Cruz Azul should be considered the slight favorites.
Betting Odds
The betting odds for this match are as follows:
- Cruz Azul to win: 2.00
- Chivas to win: 3.50
- Draw: 3.25
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