Rafael Guillén
The best team in Liga MX, which has just been reinforced with Diego Lainez, faces a strong squad that is going through a difficult moment. Cruz Azul vs Tigres will be a duel between two powerful teams that come into this clash under different circumstances.
Here, at JefeBet we are constantly working to bring you the best sports betting information and Liga MX predictions, so here we leave you our preview for this amazing match between Cruz Azul vs Tigres.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Cruz Azul vs Tigres Liga MX Clausura 2023 Matchday 5 Game on February 4, 2023
- Where: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico
- When: Saturday, February 4, 2023, 7:05 PM E.T.
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Cruz Azul Preview
Cruz Azul won the preseason Sky Cup and got their fans excited, but they have not won in this tournament and are second to last with a -2 difference. This situation obviously have their fans upset and there is already an awful atmosphere in the stadium.
They did not play on matchday 4 because Querétaro asked to postpone the match, something that helps them because they can rest and prepare better for the heavy game they will have against Tigres.
One of the team’s main problems is the lack of effectiveness of its strikers. Cruz Azul is a team that generates few chances and struggle to score. So far, they have only shot on goal on 32 occasions and have only scored three goals.
Possible Lineup (3-4-3): Jesús Corona, Juan Escobar, Juan Escobar, Ramiro Funes Mori, Joaquín Martínez, Julio César Domínguez, Erik Lira, Carlos Rodríguez, José Rivero, Uriel Antuna, Christian Tabó, Carlos Rotondi
Tigres Preview
They have not lost in this tournament, but have already tied twice. Diego Lainez has just arrived, and their attack looks fearsome; however, they have only one goal in the last two games.
Last game, during the second half they had Nicolás Ibáñez and André Pierre Gignac in the attacking front, but even with them, it was not possible to break San Luis defense, who held their ground like 300 Spartans.
It is worth noting that they have never played together and adaptation will take time. Diego Cocca has many elite players in the team and the internal competition is spectacular, so his main job is to control egos. Tigres must win the title, otherwise it will be considered a failure.
Possible Lineup (5-3-2): Nahuel Guzmán, Jesús Angel Garza, Igor Lichnovsky, Samir Caetano, Jesús Angulo, Juan Pavlo Vigon, Rafael Carioca, Guido Pizarro, Fernando Gorriarán, Luis Quiñones, André Pierre Gignac
JefeBet Prediction
Tigres is a one of the favorites to lift the trophy and with Nico Ibañez now more connected to the team, we believe they will win at the Azteca Stadium against a machine that is not working. This extra week of training will help, but Tigres is a tough opponent to beat.
Prediction: Cruz Azul 1-3 Tigres
