America vs Cruz Azul Prediction 19 May 2025
🔊 An electrifying clash is set to unfold at the Estadio Azteca as América take on Cruz Azul in the second leg of the playoff semifinals. The hosts fell 0-1 in the first leg and now must mount a comeback to secure a spot in the final. Can Cruz Azul hold onto their slender lead? Let's break down the matchup and offer a well-founded prediction.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 16 May 2025 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that match (Cruz Azul were the home side):
- possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Club América and Cruz Azul:
- 58 matches played;
- home victories - 26, away victories - 13, draws - 19;
- goals scored - 86 for Club América, 62 for Cruz Azul;
- average goals in the first half - 1.26, in the second half - 1.29;
- average total goals per match - 2.55.
Head-to-head statistics America - Cruz Azul
CF America Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Primera tournament, with Cruz Azul playing at home against América. The match ended 1-0.
Here's the game statistics (América vs Cruz Azul):
- possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Club América, known for their tenacious home performances, have recently endured a rough patch. Their form has been inconsistent, with one win and one loss in their last three outings. Nonetheless, they remain a formidable opponent on their home turf due to their solid defense and ability to capitalize on chances. As the most decorated team in Mexico, they are always contenders for ultimate triumph.
However, the first leg of the playoff semifinals against Cruz Azul did not go as planned, ending in a 0-1 defeat. Under Brazilian coach André Jardine, América struggled offensively, failing to create any genuinely dangerous scoring opportunities and managing a meager 0.28 Xg throughout the match. Considering this, América were somewhat fortunate to escape with only a narrow loss.
Match Results: CF America
Cruz Azul Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Primera tournament, facing off against Cruz Azul as the home side and América as the visitors. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match stats (Cruz Azul vs América):
- Possession: 45% vs 55%;
- Corners: 5 vs 6;
- Fouls: 10 vs 10;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Cruz Azul are in top form, riding a wave of four consecutive victories without a single defeat, highlighting their current strength. The team plays with confidence even on the road, thanks to a balanced attack and solid defense, averaging two goals per game. However, their head-to-head history with América shows that Cruz Azul often plays cautiously, frequently settling for draws or narrow wins.
In their first encounter, Cruz Azul didn't dazzle offensively but were slightly more persistent and threatening, earning a deserved victory. The lone goal came from Rivera, who was sent off seven minutes later for a rough foul and will miss the decisive clash. We believe that even a narrow win has made the club favorites, as a draw would now suffice for them.
Match Results: Cruz Azul
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🔝 Cruz Azul have remained unbeaten in official matches for 19 games. This marks their longest undefeated streak since 1997, when they went 20 games without a loss.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 58;
- First-half wins at home - 12; away - 3; draws - 14;
- Average first-half total: 1.26;
- Today's hosts average 0.76 goals, visitors - 0.5.
First-Half Stats: América (home) vs Cruz Azul (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Wins: 1 (100%) vs 1 (100%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 2 vs 4;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 2 vs 0;
- Draws: 5 vs 7;
- Average first-half total: 0.8 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.2) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.5).
- Cruz Azul have drawn the first half in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 58;
- Home team wins - 26, away team wins - 13, draws - 19.
- Cruz Azul have drawn their last 3 head-to-head away games against this team.
- Cruz Azul have drawn in 4 of their last 5 away matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Home team average goals - 1.48, away team - 1.07;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.55;
- Both teams scored: overall - 28 times; at the home team's ground - 9 times.
- America have scored less than 1.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 head-to-head encounters with this team.
- America have scored less than 1.5 goals at home in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head meetings.
- America have scored less than 1.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head encounters (Primera).
Corners Prediction
America: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.33; at home - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.7; at home - 6.
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.33, away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.3; away - 3.
- Cruz Azul have delivered more than 3.5 corners in 10 of their last 11 head-to-head encounters with this team.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.34 (1.67 for the home team and 1.67 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 3.31 (1.48 for the home team and 1.83 for the away team).
America: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2; at home - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.2; at home - 1.6.
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.33, away - 3;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; away - 2.25.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 58;
- Both teams scored overall - 28 times;
- At the home team's ground - 9 times.
Editorial Prediction
Analyzing the current form and statistical trends from previous encounters, a closely contested match with few goals is anticipated. América's defense at home is typically solid, but they need a win, which will allow Cruz Azul to play their preferred counter-attacking style. We believe the visitors will maintain their advantage from the first leg and at least avoid defeat. We recommend betting on Cruz Azul not to lose.
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