Liga MX Betting Preview: Cruz Azul vs Necaxa
Cruz Azul welcome Necaxa to Estadio Banorte, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Monday 27 April.
Stick With Rayos to Cover the Line
We’re playing Necaxa +1.5 on the Asian Handicap for their contest against Cruz Azul. We like the odds of 1.79 considering we can land a return from this wager even if the away team lose by a single goal.
Teams Drew 1-1 in Last H2H Encounter
Cruz Azul played Querétaro on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Estadio La Corregidora. Nicolas Larcamon’s men managed four shots on target and had 52% possession, while Jeremy Marquez was the goalscorer.
Club Necaxa drew 0-0 in their previous game. This was at home against Guadalajara at Estadio Victoria. The Aguascalientes outfit had 42% possession and totalled one shot on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Cruz Azul have not lost any of the past three matches against Necaxa, with the last encounter seeing a 1-1 draw played out at Estadio Victoria. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved five Cruz Azul wins, three Necaxa victories and two draws.
Cruz Azul – Last 10 League Games
Cruz Azul have 4 wins, 1 loss and 5 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. La Máquina Celeste have averaged 53.4% possession and 5.4 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.0 goals from 2.4 shots on goal, 7.2 attempts and 3.7 corners.
Top goalscorer Gabriel Fernandez has found the net 4 times, with Jeremy Marquez, Carlos Rodriguez and Agustin Palavecino scoring 2 each. Agustin Palavecino has made the most assists with 3.
Necaxa – Last 10 League Games
Club Necaxa have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 3.4 shots on goal, 7.8 attempts and 0.9 goals. Martin Varini’s side average 46.5% possession, 4.2 corners taken and 6.3 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 11.4 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.
Javier Ruiz is the leading goalscorer with 4, Tomas Badaloni has 3, with Alexis Pena and Agustin Oliveros getting 1. Danny Leyva and Lorenzo Faravelli have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Cruz Azul confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Kevin Mier (GK), Jorge Rodarte, Amaury Garcia, Willer Ditta, Omar Campos, Erik Lira, Carlos Rodriguez, Jose Paradela, Agustin Palavecino, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Gabriel Fernandez.
Necaxa confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Ezequiel Unsain (GK), Raul Martinez, Francisco Mendez, Agustin Oliveros, Kevin Rosero, Danny Leyva, Lorenzo Faravelli, Franco Rossano, Rogelio Cortez, Ricardo Monreal, Israel Tello.
Cruz Azul vs Necaxa Prediction & Betting Tips
Get the edge with our Cruz Azul vs Necaxa betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, corners market forecast, key player props and an expert-crafted bet builder.
Match Prediction
Necaxa +1.5 look a worthwhile pick on the basis that you can get a price of 1.79 for their Liga MX game. We’re expecting the visitors to avoid a big loss and the price looks appealing.
Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest Liga MX form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.
Key Cruz Azul vs Necaxa league stats:
Rayos +1.5 Probability
The best betting sites make it a 55.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
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Our Match Prediction
Necaxa Asian Hcp +1.5 @ 1.79
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Player Prop Picks
Javier Ruiz (Necaxa) has racked up three goals in his past five Liga MX games. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of 5.75.
Latest Javier Ruiz Player Prop Odds
Goalscorer
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Corners Prediction
Cruz Azul have had under 7.5 corners in three straight matches, while Necaxa have had an average of 5.20 corners against them in their previous 5 games. There are odds of 1.64 when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we can see Cruz Azul fall short of the line here.
League Games
Cruz Azul
Total
9.10
5.40
3.70
Home
8.80
5.60
3.20
Away
9.90
5.00
4.90
Necaxa
Total
10.50
4.20
6.30
Home
10.50
5.10
5.40
Away
11.10
5.10
6.00
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Cruz Azul Corners
Necaxa Corners
Most Corners
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Cruz Azul vs Necaxa Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Bookies Have Cruz Azul as Heavy Favourites
You might not get rich backing Cruz Azul at 1.25 to win this Liga MX clash although these betting odds imply a 80% chance that the favourites end up winning. If you want to wager on the underdog, Club Necaxa have been priced up at 9.50.
Should you want to back Cruz Azul to lead at the break, then there is 1.63 available on the Half-Time Result market. Opponents Necaxa have been chalked up at 7.00 and the draw is 2.80.
There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land 1.73 for the BTTS Yes option.
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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score
Gabriel Matías Fernández Favourite to Score the First Goal
Favourite Gabriel Matías Fernández is available at 3.70 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.
Player Goals
Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)
Agustin Palavecino (Cruz Azul)
José Paradela (Cruz Azul)
Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)
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Estadio Banorte
Cruz Azul Proving Hard to Beat at Home
Cruz Azul have secured seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 0.70.
Necaxa are winless in the last four away games. The Aguascalientes outfit have managed five losses, three victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 2.00.
Cruz Azul overcame Necaxa 3-0 when the sides last met at Estadio Banorte. The 7 H2H meetings most recently played at Estadio Banorte have featured four Cruz Azul wins, one draw and two victories for Necaxa.
Cruz Azul Home Stats
7-2-1
2.30
1.60
0.70
5
5
6
4
Necaxa Away Stats
3-2-5
3.60
1.60
2.00
7
3
8
2
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Cruz Azul vs Necaxa Lineups & Team News
The Cruz Azul vs Rayos team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed Liga MX lineups alongside the newest injury information.
Cruz Azul Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Necaxa Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Cruz Azul Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
23
Kevin Mier
22
Jorge Rodarte
17
Amaury Garcia
4
Willer Ditta
3
Omar Campos
6
Erik Lira
19
Carlos Rodriguez
20
Jose Paradela
8
Agustin Palavecino
29
C. Rodolfo Rotondi
21
Gabriel Fernandez
22
Ezequiel Unsain
33
Raul Martinez
20
Francisco Mendez
3
Agustin Oliveros
7
Kevin Rosero
6
Danny Leyva
8
Lorenzo Faravelli
24
Franco Rossano
17
Rogelio Cortez
30
Ricardo Monreal
188
Israel Tello
Necaxa Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Cruz Azul Substitutes
- 1Andres Gudino
- 10Andres Montano
- 11Christian Ebere
- 18Luka Romero
- 170Ariel Castro
- 193Jaziel Mendoza
- 194Amaury Morales
- 197Ivan Silva
- 209Josue Diaz Gonzalez
- 214Mateo Levy
Necaxa Substitutes
- 2Emilio Martinez
- 10Agustin Almendra
- 12Luis Jimenez
- 16Cristian Calderon
- 26Emilio Lara
- 35Javier Ruiz
- 189Bryan Casas
- 197Arath Moreno
- 210Joshua Palacios
- 232Ricardo Alonso
Previous Cruz Azul Lineups
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Querétaro
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Cruz Azul
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Cruz Azul
1-1
Tijuana
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Los Angeles FC
12 Apr
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América
1-1
Cruz Azul
08 Apr
CONCACAF Champions Cup
Los Angeles FC
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Cruz Azul
05 Apr
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Cruz Azul
1-2
Pachuca
Previous Necaxa Lineups
23 Apr
Liga MX
Necaxa
0-0
Guadalajara
19 Apr
Liga MX
Necaxa
1-1
Tigres
12 Apr
Liga MX
Querétaro
3-1
Necaxa
04 Apr
Liga MX
Necaxa
2-1
Mazatlán
21 Mar
Liga MX
Necaxa
3-0
Tijuana
14 Mar
Liga MX
Puebla
0-0
Necaxa
Expert Analysis by Sebastián Flores
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