Cruz Azul vs Mazatlan prediction, odds & betting tips – 08/14/2024

The match between Cruz Azul and Mazatlan in the round-of-16 stage of the Leagues Cup will be held at Audi Field. Surely, both teams are eager to advance to the next stage of the competition. However, only one of them can get there. Find out who we favor in the following expert Cruz Azul vs Mazatlan betting tips.

Cruz Azul vs Mazatlan prediction: Cruz Azul with a routine win

Key Stats

• Cruz Azul have the best attacking record in Liga MX this season, with nine goals scored since the start of the campaign.
• Cruz Azul have the head-to-head advantage, with five victories, two draws, and two losses against this opponent.
• Coach Martin Anselmi has a perfect 2-0-0 record against Mazatlan.

Correct score prediction: Cruz Azul 2-1 Mazatlan

One of the last two games between the two teams resulted in 2-1 in favor of Cruz Azul. The other one was also a thrifty one-goal win for Anselmi’s troops. We highly believe our key Cruz Azul vs Mazatlan predictions will succeed, as the symbolic hosts are performing at a very high level right now.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Cruz Azul are the bookies’ choice

• HOME: -133 – 56.2%
• DRAW: +275 – 24.8%
• AWAY: +390 – 19.0%

*These Cruz Azul vs Mazatlan odds are subject to change

Over 1.5 Cruz Azul Goals priced at +115 seems like a good betting alternative for this game. Coach Anselmi’s troops have a 46.51% chance of scoring twice against Mazatlan.

Cruz Azul are also considered by the experts as the expected winners, as they have a whopping 56.2% win probability before the start of the game at Audi Field.

Last five H2Hs: One-win Mazatlan has nothing on Cruz Azul

Check the graphics below for some interesting Cruz Azul vs Mazatlan head-to-head statistics and match facts.

Mexico Liga MX 07/07/24

Cruz Azul

1

Mazatlan FC

0

Mexico Liga MX 27/01/24

Cruz Azul

2

Mazatlan FC

1

Mexico Liga MX 16/09/23

Mazatlan FC

2

Cruz Azul

2

Mexico Clausura 04/03/23

Mazatlan FC

3

Cruz Azul

1

Mexico Apertura 11/09/22

Cruz Azul

2

Mazatlan FC

0

Cruz Azul team news and form: Anselmi’s genius pulls Cruz Azul onward

Cruz Azul didn’t reach the round of 16 easily. They had to rely on the penalty roulette in the match against Oscar Pareja’s Orlando City. The Lions got beaten 4-5 at Exploria Stadium in the penalty shootout.

Predicted lineup: Mier (GK), Rotondi, Piovi, Lira, Ditta, Sanchez, Faravelli, Romo, Gutierrez, Giakoumakis & Rivero

Mexico Liga MX 01/09/24

W

Club America

1

Cruz Azul

4

Mexico Liga MX 24/08/24

W

Queretaro

0

Cruz Azul

2

Leagues Cup 14/08/24

L

Mazatlan FC

2 (3)

Cruz Azul

2 (1)

Leagues Cup 09/08/24

W

Orlando City SC

0 (4)

Cruz Azul

0 (5)

Leagues Cup 05/08/24

W

Philadelphia Union

1 (3)

Cruz Azul

1 (5)

Mazatlan team news and form: Consistency at the back key for Mazatlan

We were surprised to see Mazatlan record a 1-2 win over DC United last week. Coach Victor Vucetich’s boys managed to nullify Christian Benteke. And that’s a hard task to achieve, given the fact that he is one of the top goalscorers in Major League Soccer this season.

Predicted lineup: Gutierrez (GK), Escoboza, Sanchez, Almada, Colula, Meraz, Sierra, Barcenas, del Prete, Zarate & Rubio

Mexico Liga MX 31/08/24

D

Puebla

1

Mazatlan FC

1

Mexico Liga MX 24/08/24

W

Pachuca

0

Mazatlan FC

3

Leagues Cup 17/08/24

L

Philadelphia Union

1 (4)

Mazatlan FC

1 (3)

Leagues Cup 14/08/24

W

Cruz Azul

2 (1)

Mazatlan FC

2 (3)

Leagues Cup 09/08/24

W

DC United

1

Mazatlan FC

2

Player to watch: Georgios Giakoumakis

Giakoumakis couldn’t help his team much in the game against Orlando City. He was taken off in the second half of the game, as he squandered a few good chances of finding the net. However, we think the fact that he has played at Audi Field before is a plus in favor of our Cruz Azul vs Mazatlan predictions, so we should see him among coach Anselmi’s starters.

Second player to watch: Kevin Mier

Mier was the hero for his team in the last couple of games. Not only did he make four crucial saves for his team in regular time against Orlando City, but he also saved a penalty to help his teammates advance to the next stage of the competition.