Cruz Azul vs Necaxa Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Oct 2024

We Don’t Expect Both Teams to Score

We’re keen to head to the BTTS market and take the -100 about the No selection which looks like value. Providing that either Cruz Azul or Necaxa draw a blank, we will end up winning with our prediction.

2-1 Victory for Rayos in Previous H2H Clash

Cruz Azul have won two on the spin, triumphing 4-2 in their previous game. This was away to Pachuca at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo. They boasted a whopping 72% of possession and recorded fourteen shots on target, while Georgios Giakoumakis scored two, with Lorenzo Faravelli and Angel Sepulveda also getting a goal.

Club Necaxa played Querétaro on the road in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw at Estadio La Corregidora. They had just 39% possession and didn’t record a single shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Necaxa who came out on top when they last played Cruz Azul. At Estadio Azteca, a 2-1 win was recorded. In the past 10 H2H meetings, there has been one draw. Cruz Azul have won six games and Necaxa three.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Cruz Azul	3	1	2	0	7	4	3	7:4	5
7	Necaxa	3	1	1	1	5	5	0	5:5	4

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8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 2.3 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. Cruz Azul have had 58.0% possession and 5.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.8 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 6.1 attempts, while being awarded 3.2 corners.

Georgios Giakoumakis is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Angel Sepulveda, Ignacio Rivero and Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi each have 4. Georgios Giakoumakis has recorded the most assists with 3.

Club Necaxa have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.3 goals from 10.2 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. They average 36.3% possession, 4.8 corners in their favour and 5.5 corners against, while conceding 0.8 goals from 8.1 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Agustin Palavecino has top scored with 3, while Fernando Arce, Jose Paradela and Diber Cambindo are next on 2. Jose Paradela has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cruz Azul confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Kevin Mier (GK), Luis Romo, Erik Lira, Willer Ditta, Carlos Rodriguez, Gonzalo Piovi, Alexis Gutierrez, Jorge Sanchez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Lorenzo Faravelli, Georgios Giakoumakis.

Necaxa confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ezequiel Unsain (GK), Emilio Lara, Alan Montes, Agustin Oliveros, Manuel Mayorga, Fernando Arce, Agustin Palavecino, Diego Gomez, Jose Paradela, Ricardo Monreal, Diber Cambindo.

Cruz Azul vs Necaxa Prediction & Betting Tips

The Both Teams to Score market offers us an attractive betting angle for this Liga MX clash. We think at least one team will blank and that leads us to a BTTS No wager at -100.

BTTS No Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 50% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruz Azul 2 - 0 Necaxa

There could be merit in backing Cruz Azul to win 2-0. Odds of +525 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Cruz Azul vs Necaxa Odds

Cruz Azul are massive -238 favourites to win this Liga MX game with the bookies and are regarded as 70% likely to win the match judging by the latest betting odds. The market suggests that Club Necaxa are least likely to win at +600.

For those expecting a high-scoring game, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price.

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Full-Time Result

1

-238

X

+375

2

+600

Half-Time Result

1

-110

X

+150

2

+500

Double Chance

1X

-1000

12

-549

X2

+175

Draw No Bet

1

-599

2

+400

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-105

2 Hcp +1.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-167

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-105

Cruz Azul vs Necaxa Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Cruz Azul vs Rayos team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’ve got details of the Liga MX squads so that you know every player on the roster.

Cruz Azul Team Page Club Necaxa Team Page