The Mexican Liga MX is set to witness an exciting clash between Cruz Azul and Tigres at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes on Saturday. With both teams in fine form, football enthusiasts are in for a thrilling contest.
Robert Siboldi’s Cruz Azul is riding high on a wave of success, having remained unbeaten in their last eight away games against La Máquina. The team’s recent 3-0 victory over Atletico San Luis showcased their dominance, as they have now secured four consecutive wins, scoring nine goals and conceding only twice since the commencement of the new Clausura campaign. With 13 points from six matches, Cruz Azul currently occupies the fourth position in the Liga MX standings, trailing just one point behind league leaders Monterrey.
On the other hand, Tigres have also been delivering impressive performances, as evidenced by their recent 3-0 triumph over Vancouver Whitecaps in the CONCACAF Champions League qualifiers. With four wins and two draws in their opening six matches, Tigres are currently placed third in the league table, level on points with Club America and the table-toppers, Monterrey.
Looking at the head-to-head statistics, Cruz Azul holds a slightly superior record with 18 wins from the last 50 meetings between the two sides. They have also maintained an unbeaten streak in their last five visits to the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes. Similarly, Tigres has been on a run of five consecutive away games without defeat in all competitions.
As the two teams gear up for their upcoming clash, football enthusiasts can expect an intense battle. However, based on their current form, it is predicted that Cruz Azul and Tigres might settle for a draw, with a projected scoreline of 1-1. In terms of betting tips, the likelihood of a draw, fewer than 11 corner kicks, and over 4.5 cards are suggested as potential outcomes for this highly-anticipated fixture.
