Chivas vs CF Cruz Azul Prediction & Picks - Liga MX
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by Edgar Jibran | in Liga MX Picks
The Liga MX is very close to crowning the Clausura 2026 champion, it being worth noting that the first finalist will be found this Saturday night with the second leg of the semifinals between Guadalajara and Cruz Azul. In this regard, it cannot be ignored that this game won’t take place at Akron Stadium, as it has already been released for the upcoming World Cup; however, playing at Jalisco Stadium will bring very good memories for the older Chivas fans.
Furthermore, it should be noted that Guadalajara secured a very positive outcome in the first leg at Banorte Stadium, a game during which Diego Milito’s roster showed mental and physical strength to take advantage of Cruz Azul’s defensive errors. Given this context, it’s worth noting that Santiago Sandoval was again able to score a goal, so they have managed well despite the national team absences.
Meanwhile, Cruz Azul lost a fantastic opportunity to secure a victory in the first leg at home, so they are far from being considered favorites to win at Jalisco Stadium. Despite their loss, it’s undeniable that they showed great character to quickly overcome Kevin Mier’s error that allowed Guadalajara to score the first goal in Mexico City, but they are expected to increase their offensive effectiveness, as winning this game is the only outcome that would allow them to qualify for the final.
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Chivas vs CF Cruz Azul Form
Chivas and CF Cruz Azul Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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4/6 (67%)
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2/6 (33%)
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2/6 (33%)
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1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
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Chivas against CF Cruz Azul : Head to Head (H2H)
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Chivas against CF Cruz Azul Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 5 - 4 - 1
Formation : 5 - 4 - 1
Substitutes
S. Liceaga
DefenderG. Sepulveda
MidfielderM. Tapias
D. Aguirre
J. Padilla
S. Inda
H. Camberos
R. Marin
S. Aguayo
J. Perez
A. Gudino
DefenderJ. Orozco
J. Rodarte Barragan
MidfielderA. Montano
C. Jimenez
A. Castro
ForwardG. Fernandez
L. Romero
A. Morales Rosas
M. Levy
Missing players
R. Rangel
DefenderLeonardo Sepúlveda
MidfielderL. Romo
B. Gutierrez
ForwardR. Alvarado
A. Gonzalez
E. Lira
ForwardN. Ibanez
Most goals and assists
Chivas
CF Cruz Azul
A. Gonzalez
(12 Goals)
J. Paradela
(7 Goals)
E. Alvarez
(4 Assists)
J. Paradela
(5 Assists)
Chivas - CF Cruz Azul Key Points
- Guadalajara at home has a fourteen-game unbeaten streak, including a 0-0 draw against Cruz Azul last November.
- Cruz Azul ended a five-game road winless streak with their most recent 3-2 win over Atlas in Jalisco Stadium.
- Guadalajara couldn’t score more than one goal in home meetings against Cruz Azul since April 2023.
- Cruz Azul scored more than one goal in only one of their last five road meetings against Guadalajara.
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Our Chivas vs CF Cruz Azul Prediction
Considering all these factors, this game is expected to be one of the most entertaining of the season, as neither of these teams is expected to change their offensive strategies for such an important game, so the team with the smaller number of errors will get into the final.
To conclude, even though Guadalajara is the big favorite to qualify for the final, it’s worth noting that any mistake could cause them to lose this game against a strong team like Cruz Azul, which has competitive players like José Paradela and Agustín Palavecino in the midfield. Therefore, the pick for CD Guadalajara – CF Cruz Azul is: Over 2.5 Goals!
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