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Atlas will invite league leaders Cruz Azul to the Jalisco Stadium in the penultimate game of the Liga MX Apertura on Wednesday. The hosts are in 10th place with 20 points and need to avoid losses in their last two league games to ensure a place in the final series playoffs. Azul have 40 points and are assured of finishing at the top of the table.
Los Rojinegros are winless in their last four league outings, with three ending in draws. They suffered their first league defeat since September last week, suffering a 4-0 away loss to Monterrey.
La Máquina extended their winning streak in Liga MX to seven games last week with a 2-0 home triumph over Santos Laguna. Jorge Sánchez scored in the 23rd minute and Ángel Sepúlveda doubled their lead in the second half.
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Atlas vs Cruz Azul Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 70 times in all competitions since 1996. As expected, the league leaders have the upper hand in these meetings with 35 wins. Los Rojinegros have got the better of the capital club 21 times and 14 games have ended in draws.
- The hosts are unbeaten in their last three meetings against La Máquina, recording two wins, and have kept clean sheets in these wins as well.
- Atlas have suffered just one loss at home in Liga MX Apertura thus far. They have failed to score in their last three games, with the last two ending in goalless draws.
- Cruz Azul have suffered just one loss in the league this season, with that loss coming against Atletico San Luis away from home. They have won their last three away games, scoring eight goals.
- The visitors have kept five clean sheets in their last seven league outings.
Atlas vs Cruz Azul Prediction
Los Rojinegros have seen a drop in form recently, with just one win in their last eight games. They have failed to score in their last four league games and will look to return to goalscoring ways here. They are unbeaten in their last four league meetings against the capital club, recording three wins, and will look to build on that record.
La Máquina are on a seven-game winning streak in Liga MX, scoring 18 goals while conceding just thrice. They have won 10 of their last 12 away games in Liga MX, recording 10 wins, and are strong favorites.
Considering the current form of the two teams and Atlas' poor goalscoring record, the visitors are expected to record a comfortable win and the odds of a clean sheet are also good.
Prediction: Atlas 0-2 Cruz Azul
Atlas vs Cruz Azul Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Cruz Azul to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both Teams to Score - No
Bold Tip: Carlos Rotondi to score or assist any time - Yes
