Mayra Madrigal
On the last weekend of October, we will know the new champion of Liga MX. And, as we reach the date, eight teams will be fighting to continue their path in Apertura 2022 after 17 intense rounds of the regular phase. Cruz Azul vs Monterrey will meet in the quarterfinals, and it promises to be a match full of excitement.
The Máquina Cementera had to pass the playoffs to be here, while Monterrey arrives with a week’s rest having qualified directly to the quarterfinals, due to its good performance throughout the competition. JefeBet brings you the Cruz Azul vs Monterrey preview along with the details about the match, as well as betting odds and the prediction.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Cruz Azul vs Monterrey Liguilla Liga MX Quarter-Final First Leg Game on October 12, 2022
- Where: Azteca Stadium, Mexico City.
- When: Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 10:06 PM ET.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Cruz Azul (+190) / Tie (+250) / Monterrey (+125)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Cruz Azul (AH +0.25, -121) / Monterrey (AH -0.25, -105)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-120), Under (-115)
- Both teams score: Yes (-140) / No (+100)
Odds provided by BetMGM and Unibet
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Cruz Azul Preview
Cruz Azul kept their fans worried during most of the Apertura 2022, but closed in good shape after a streak of four consecutive victories to complete a total of seven wins, three draws, and seven defeats in 17 matches.
They reach this quarter-final series after defeating León in the playoffs by a score of 1-0, making it five wins in a row. Regardless of the result, they have been scoring consecutively in each of their last eight league games, and that is something that could hold true in this first leg.
Absences: No report.
Probable lineup: José de Jesús Corona; Rodrigo Huescas, Luis Abram, Julio Domínguez, Ignacio Rivero; Erik Lira, Rafael Guerrero, Carlos Rodríguez; Uriel Antuna, Gonzalo Carneiro and Carlos Rotondi.
Monterrey Preview
Monterrey was the team that lost the fewest games in the 17 matchdays with 10 wins, five draws, and two defeats. They finished in second place overall with 35 points, and these results were largely due to their good defensive line, being the team that allowed the fewest goals to their rivals with only 13 goals conceded.
It has now gone six games unbeaten and has kept an unbeaten record in five of those matches. Their last performance was a goalless draw against Pachuca, and after a week’s rest, they will attempt to reach the semifinals with a solid result in the first leg of the tie.
Absences: Duvan Vergara and Joao Rojas.
Probable lineup: Esteban Andrada; Sebastián Vegas, César Montes, Stefan Medina, Jesús Gallardo; Arturo González, Matías Kranevitter, Celso Ortiz, Maximiliano Meza; Germán Berterame, Rodrigo Aguirre.
JefeBet Prediction
Both teams have had positive results in recent times, and perhaps Monterrey was better in terms of consistency throughout the regular phase, but this Cruz Azul vs Monterrey at Estadio Azteca could have a considerable equality, as neither rival wants to take too many risks.
Cruz Azul has the chance to adopt a more aggressive approach in their search for a result, but Monterrey‘s defense is up to the task of keeping a clean sheet.
Prediction: 0-0 score draw.
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