Sunday evening, the Clásico Joven will be one of the most intense clashes in recent memory with a trip to the finals at stake. In the second leg this time Cruz Azul will be listed as the home side. The previous clash saw both teams come out unscathed, finishing the match in a scoreless draw. La Máquina is 9-6-6 at home against Club America across all competitive matches since 2010.
Martín Anselmi's men controlled the ball for 65 percent of the match but failed to use their dominant control to create dangerous chances. This is the second occurrence in their last three matches Cruz Azul failed to get on the scoreboard.
Meanwhile, André Jardine's troops finished the first tie against Cruz Azul with a higher xG of 0.49 inside the 90-minute derby. Las Águilas have been playing sturdy team defence against juggernauts of attacking sides of late as they collected their third clean sheet in a row.
Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favourite picks for Cruz Azul vs. Club America.
Cruz Azul vs. Club America Betting Odds for Sunday, December 8
The books have listed the hosts in this latest edition of the Clásico Joven as the favourites to win in regulation time. Cruz Azul is priced at +115 on the moneyline while Club America are pegged at +220 to pull off the upset. If this bout remains all square after 90, the draw is penned at +230.
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Starting up on the attack, Angel Sepulveda had a quiet evening on the pitch in the first leg. The 33-year-old striker saw 64 minutes of play only registering two shots with one reaching the target. In the 2024 Apertura campaign, the Mexican international bagged nine goals.
Between the sticks, Kevin Mier had a difficult task despite only facing two shots. Both saves were made by his solid diving shot-stopping abilities, preserving the shutout for his squad. Between the regular season and playoffs, Mier has amassed 11 clean sheets in 20 starts.
Central midfielder Alan Cervantes played a key role for Club America on Thursday evening. The 26-year-old was the most accurate passer in the match playing 45 minutes or more, finishing with a 96 percent accuracy. Cervantes in his full 90-minute shift, won the most duels in the match with nine.
The Star striker only made a 23-minute cameo on Thursday in their scoreless draw. Henry Martin could get back into the starting 11 as he was the team’s leading goal-getter in the regular season with eight. The three-time Liga MX league champion will be counted on to help his side pull off their improbable run to the final.
Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes will be rocking on Sunday as these giants of Mexican soccer will clash for the last time of the year. The Clásico Joven will be a spectacle and we feel Cruz Azul will dethrone Club America becoming champions for the third consecutive season. La Máquina were the class of the 2024 Apertura season, especially at home where they had seven wins in nine home dates while only conceding three goals. Club America possesses attacking threats upfront but they were soundly beaten by Cruz Azul, 4-1 earlier during the campaign. The hosts currently at this juncture have more to offer, looking like a club of destiny all year to claim their first league title since 2021, but first taking care of business getting past their arch-enemies on Sunday.
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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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