On Saturday night Liga MX fans and soccer enthusiasts will be treated to a fierce rivalry match, as Cruz Azul hosts Club America at Estadio Ciudad de los Deporte. This will be the first and only meeting in the 2024 Apertura regular season. These two bitter foes have met on 40 occasions since 2010, with Club America boasting the advantage winning on 16 occasions versus Cruz Azul’s 11. The draw has occurred 13 times throughout the previous 14 years.
Martin Anselmi’s men are coming off a clean-sheet victory last weekend defeating Queretaro 2-0. With the victory, La Maquina Celeste maintained their first-place position atop the table thanks to their solid goal differential of plus 10. Cruz Azul completely ambushed Queretaro at the back, amassing a total of 23 shots taken during the 90-minute frame.
Meanwhile, Andre Jardine’s band suffered a shocking result over the weekend, losing at home against Puebla 1-0. It happened to be the first time since December 2019, that Las Aguilas were blanked on their home turf. By their standards, the winners of the last two Liga MX seasons, are off to a sluggish start as they have only collected six points which currently places them in 12th in the standings.
Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favorite picks for Cruz Azul vs. Club America.
Cruz Azul vs. Club America Betting Odds for Saturday, August 31
In the double chance market, the books have pegged the hosts as the likely candidate to grab a result on Saturday. For Cruz Azul to win or tie, they’re priced at -300, While the same scenario for Club America they’re listed at -143. For either side to win with no draw, this market is pencilled in at -350.
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Left-wing back Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi had a phenomenal outing last weekend. The 27-year-old Argentine bagged his third goal of the Apertura campaign from the penalty spot, eventually becoming the game-winner. In his 90-minute display he finished the match with the most tackles made with 10, also completed the most duels won with 13.
Coming on as a second-half substitute, the striker Georgios Giakoumakis picked up an assist in 26 minutes of work. His rookie campaign in top-flight Mexican soccer is looking promising so far. Between MLS and Leagues Cup play, the 29-year-old garnered two goals and three assists.
In his previous appearance, Henry Martin had a quiet night at the office as the club's leading goal-getter was left off the scoresheet. The 31-year-old striker managed to accrue three shots, with one only reaching the target in Club America’s setback. Through eight total matches between Liga MX and the Leagues Cup, Martin has eight goals to his 2024-25 account.
Last season in the 2024 Clausura, between the sticks Luis Malagon came up with a huge stockpiling of ten clean sheets in the regular season and playoffs. So far in the Apertura, he has failed to steal a game for his side. In four Liga MX matches, the 27-year-old keeper has manufactured 11 saves while retaining a deficient save percentage of 73.3 percent.
If we’re basing the current form these two sides are in this young Apertura campaign, all signs point towards backing Cruz Azul. They have looked good defeating top-ranked clubs in the table, but they’re facing a giant in Mexican soccer who have a winning pedigree. Club America hasn’t found the back of the net in their last two showings, which is rare for this talented side. Las Aguilas should get out of their mini funk finding the back of the net as they will look to punish one of their hated rivals in Liga MX. Club America has enjoyed a run of results versus Cruz Azul of late as they haven’t lost to them in their last five meetings. If Club America can snatch a result on the road, as long they avoid a defeat out wager wins. It’s not often that books provide a generous number in the double chance market for Club America.
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Hailing from the great white north in Canada, over the last 15 years, Angelo has been wagering on sports and, more specifically, the sport that’s in his blood, soccer. Well-versed in soccer leagues across the globe, keeping tabs on what’s happening in the world of soccer. Since 2022, Angelo has published MLS betting previews on various websites, including on Major League Soccer's official betting page for a short while. Through the power of social media, Angelo has been invited to talk soccer betting on national TV & radio on Sports Grid.
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