Mayra Madrigal
The last two matches of the regular phase of the Clausura 2023 are going to be intense, as several teams are fighting for a spot in the Mexican soccer playoffs. Chivas vs Cruz Azul are on the verge of securing their ticket, but the Guadalajara team is hoping to sneak into the top four positions that would advance it directly to the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, the team from the capital city is aiming to secure the best position possible in order to play the Playoff match at home.
The Rebaño has been having a tough time beating Cruz Azul at home, as it has only won one out of its last ten games played at the Estadio Akron. On the other hand, the Máquina has recorded six victories during that period. Chivas has gone five games without a win against this rival on Jalisco’s soil, but it will be looking to put an end to the blue dominance.
As always, JefeBet cordially invites you to consult the odds, prediction, and more data on the teams before the match Chivas vs CruzAzul.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Chivas vs Cruz Azul Liga MX Clausura 2023 Matchday 16 Game on April 22, 2023
- Where: Akron Stadium, Zapopan, Jalisco
- When: Saturday, April 22, 2023, 9:05 PM ET
Betting on Club Deportivo Guadalajara
Chivas has been on fire in its last two matches, beating Necaxa 1-0 and León 2-0. It seems like the loss in the National derby against America was a wake-up call because now it has gone three games without losing.
As we approach matchday 16 of the Liga MX, Chivas is standing comfortably in the top four of the standings with 28 points, and it has the power to maintain or even improve its position. In fact, it has won eight, drawn four, and lost three out of the 15 matches it has played so far. Three of its victories were achieved at home, which means it has won 50% of its home matches.
Possible Lineup (4-1-3-2): Miguel Jiménez; Alan Mozo, Gilberto Sepúlveda, Jesús Orozco, Cristian Calderón; Alan Torres; Roberto Alvarado, Fernando Beltran, Alexis Vega; Carlos Cisneros, Víctor Guzmán.
Betting on C. F. Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul suffered a bitter defeat in the Young Derby against America, losing 1-3. However, it is determined to turn things around immediately to secure its spot in the Playoffs. Finding consistency has been a challenge for this team, and it has not won its last two games.
After 15 matches, its record stands at six wins, three draws, and six losses. This is enough to keep it in the top half of the standings.
Its last defeat happened at home, but it has not lost as visitors since early March when it was surprised by Mazatlan, who beat it 3-1. It has gone three away games without losing, with one win and two draws on the road. The best part is that the cement team has not conceded any goals in its last two away matches.
Possible Lineup (5-4-1): Jesús Corona; Rodrigo Huescas, Juan Escobar, Ramiro Funes Mori, Julio Cesar Domínguez, José Rivero; Uriel Antuna, Carlos Rodríguez, Erik Lira, Carlos Rotondi; Iván Morales.
JefeBet Prediction
Chivas and Cruz Azul are part of the big five in Mexican soccer, and with the pressure on during this final stretch of the tournament, we can expect a fierce competition.
The red-and-white team wants to make its home advantage count against Cruz Azul, something it hasn’t done since October 2016, which was its last victory against this opponent. Chivas is currently in better form and this is the perfect moment to end its winless streak at the Akron stadium against the blue team.
Prediction: Both teams score (CHI 2 – 0 CAZ)
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