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On Saturday, América (4W-3L-1D; 13 points), aiming to pass to the next chapter of the tournament, will host Cruz Azul (2W-5L-2D; 8 points), who are in 16th place. Kick off at Estadio Azteca is at 9:05 PM CT. América have recently experienced some hard fought wins alongside some damaging losses but head into this clash with the home advantage. In comparison, the visitors Cruz Azul have had some mixed results recently, both winning and losing matches and will maximize every opportunity in front of them.
The most recent Liga MX de Apertura encounter between América and Cruz Azul took place on May 1, 2022 and the match ended in a draw. América have a record of 4-2-4 in their last 10 matchups against Cruz Azul. América’s goals have totaled eight in the last 10 matches they’ve played against one another, in comparison to Cruz Azul’s 15.
Picks, Predictions, and Betting Preview for the CF América vs CD Social and Cultural Cruz Azul Liga MX de Apertura Match on August 20, 2022
Where: Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico
When: Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 9:05 PM CT
Betting on CF América
Record: 4-3-1 | League Standing: 5
América come into this game qualifying for the next stage of the competition at the present time with a record of four wins, three losses, and one draw over 8 games. The club has seen some mixed results recently, both winning and losing matches and have netted a total of 13 so far. This has likely been thanks to the efforts undertaken by Henry Martin, who has five goals, and Jonathan Rodriguez who has three. The team has conceded 9. In their most recent match, América fell to CF Pachuca 0-3.
Absences and Injuries
América does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Betting on CD Social and Cultural Cruz Azul
Record: 2-5-2 | League Standing: 16
Cruz Azul comes into this match with eight points so far this season and will maximize every opportunity in front of them. They lost to Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente 1-2 last Thursday and so far this season, they have picked up two wins, five losses, and two draws in 9 fixtures. When they have succeded, it’s mostly been thanks, in many ways, to the showings by Ramiro Funes Mori and Angel Romero. Cruz Azul fans will be watching to see if the duo can propel them to success in the match against América.
Absences and Injuries
Cruz Azul does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
América vs Cruz Azul | Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: CF América (-160) at FanDuel
CF América are considered the favorite by many soccer fans and oddsmakers. The club is enjoying a productive month so far, coming into this matchup with a winning percentage of 75% so far this period (three wins, one loss and no draws). In comparison, CD Social and Cultural Cruz Azul has a winning percentage of 22.22% in their last nine games (two wins, five losses and two draws).
Over/Under Pick: Under 2.5 Total Goals (-118) at Unibet
América have averaged nine goals up through now this month. Cruz Azul have averaged 14 goals over their last 10 matches for comparison.
Spread Pick: CF América -1 Goal (+115) at BetUS
CF América will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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