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Cruz Azul will play host to Guadalajara at Estadio Victoria in Liga MX on Sunday. The leaders are in need of maximum points to stay on top while the visitors are pushing to hit the top four.
Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara Preview
Cruz Azul suffered their first defeat of the campaign in their last match when Atlético San Luis carried the day at home in style, 3-0. That setback brought the hosts level on 19th points with second-placed Monterrey, who will host 13th placed Mazatlán this weekend. Cruz Azul can’t afford to botch the job against Guadalajara.
La Máquina, who endured a near miss last term, still have glory in their sights. They finished second in the regular season and runners-up in the final phase. They are in search of their 10th top-flight title, with their last success dating back to 2021. Cruz Azul are undefeated in their last five matches at home and will be looking to extend that streak on Sunday.
Guadalajara have won four times in eight league outings, but have also lost on four occasions. They sit in the fifth spot, tied on 14 points with three other teams. They could be outpaced in the table if they misfire at Estadio Victoria, making this meeting crucial for both sides. The visitors are also eying the top spot, with just four points behind.
Chivas finished sixth last season and reached the semi-finals in the final phase. They boast 12 top-flight titles but last won the ultimate prize in 2017. Their last trip to Estadio Victoria ended with a 3-0 thrashing. The last time they won at the venue was in April 2022. Guadalajara have managed just one win in their last five trips.
Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Cruz Azul have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches against Guadalajara.
- Cruz Azul have won four times and lost once in their last five matches at home against Guadalajara.
- Cruz Azul have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Guadalajara have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Cruz Azul have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches while Guadalajara have won twice, drawn once and lost twice. Form Guide: Cruz Azul – L-W-W-W-L, Guadalajara – W-L-W-D-L.
Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara Prediction
Carlos Rotondi and Giorgos Giakoumakis have scored four and three goals respectively for Cruz Azul. The hosts will count on their squad depth to make a difference.
Guadalajara will keep faith with Cade Cowell and Armando González, who have netted three times each in this campaign.
Cruz Azul are expected to come out on top based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Cruz Azul 3-1 Guadalajara
Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Cruz Azul to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Cruz Azul to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Guadalajara to score - Yes
