Cruz Azul will host Rayados at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes on the 9th of March. Surely, this is the most interesting match in this week’s Liga MX schedule, but we still advise you to check out our primary Cruz Azul vs Monterrey betting tips, as, truth be told, both teams can get the three points here due to the massive amount of talent on their rosters.
Make sure to check out the rest of our professional Liga MX predictions this week.
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Cruz Azul vs Monterrey prediction: Spectacle of soccer at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Key Stats
- The last five matches between the two clubs resulted in four victories for Cruz Azul and a Monterrey win.
- Carlos Rotondi scored six goals since the start of the season.
- Cruz Azul won three of their last five domestic league games.
Correct score prediction: Cruz Azul 2-1 Monterrey
The 2-1 Cruz Azul win is the most common occurrence in this rivalry, according to the head-to-head data. That’s why we have such high confidence in our professional Cruz Azul vs Monterrey predictions. With Rotondi on the wing, Cruz Azul just can’t lose this.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Giorgos Giakoumakis and Co favored by critics
- HOME: -128 – 54.4%
- DRAW: +290 – 23.6%
- AWAY: +320 – 22.0%
*These Cruz Azul vs Monterrey odds are subject to change
Over 2.5 total goals is what we will see at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, as our top Cruz Azul vs Monterrey prediction has a solid 52.38% chance of success, according to the bookies’ tempting odds. They are stacked at -110, which should be more than enough to convince you to trust our instincts.
The expected winners are Cruz Azul. Giakoumakis and his teammates have a great 54.4% win probability, but the visitors will surely put up a noble fight.
Last five H2Hs: Advantage Cruz Azul
Mexico Liga MX 14/07/24
Monterrey
Cruz Azul
Mexico Liga MX 20/05/24
Cruz Azul
Monterrey
Mexico Liga MX 17/05/24
Monterrey
Cruz Azul
Mexico Liga MX 07/04/24
Cruz Azul
Monterrey
Mexico Liga MX 28/08/23
Monterrey
Cruz Azul
Make the most of the head-to-head data you’ll see in this chapter of our professional Cruz Azul vs Monterrey prediction.
Cruz Azul team news and form: Unbeatable Cruz Azul aim for the skies
With their three-game unbeaten run, Cruz Arul are proving to be a hard nut to crack. We are confident that our Cruz Azul vs Monterrey predictions will succeed, as the home side is just performing at an extraordinary level right now.
Predicted lineup: Mier (GK), Lira, Piovi, Orozoco, Rotondi, Rodriguez, Faravelli, Rivero, Bogusz, Sepulveda & Giakoumakis
America Friendlies 29/06/25
W
Santos Laguna
0
Cruz Azul
2
Club Friendly List 28/06/25
D
Mineros de Zacatecas
2
Cruz Azul
2
America Friendlies 21/06/25
L
Leon
2
Cruz Azul
1
CONCACAF Champions Cup 02/06/25
W
Vancouver Whitecaps
0
Cruz Azul
5
Mexico Liga MX 19/05/25
L
Club America
2
Cruz Azul
1
Monterrey team news and form: True Rayados back?
Sure, Monterrey faced a rather lackluster opponent last week when they dealt with Laguneros, but the 4-2 victory at Estadio BBVA was still an impressive feat. The goalscorers for the home side were German Berterame, Sergio Ramos, Sergio Canales, and Gerardo Arteaga.
Predicted lineup: Cardenas (GK), Chavez, Ramos, Medina, Arteaga, Fimbres, Rodriguez, Canales, Oliver, Ocampos & Berterame
FIFA Club World Cup 02/07/25
L
Borussia Dortmund
2
Monterrey
1
FIFA Club World Cup 26/06/25
W
Urawa Red Diamonds
0
Monterrey
4
FIFA Club World Cup 22/06/25
D
River Plate
0
Monterrey
0
FIFA Club World Cup 18/06/25
D
Inter Milan
1
Monterrey
1
Mexico Liga MX 11/05/25
L
Toluca
2
Monterrey
1
Player to watch: Giorgos Giakoumakis
Greek goalscoring machine Giorgos Giakoumakis is the player to watch in our professional Cruz Azul vs Monterrey prediction, as he took Liga MX by storm. The former Atlanta United superstar has scored six goals for his new team.
Second player to watch: Brandon Vazquez
With five goal returns this season, Brandon Vazquez is proving to be one of Cruz Azul’s best. He scored three goals and supplied teammates with two assists.