Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna Prediction and Betting Tips | 3rd November 2024

Cruz Azul will entertain Santos Laguna at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Liga MX on Sunday. The hosts will be looking to extend their winning streak while the visitors are seeking to end their horrible trend.

Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna Preview

The two clubs are on opposite paths, as Cruz Azul are undefeated in six straight meetings while the visitors are winless in five matches. The hosts are six points clear atop the Torneo Apertura table, with three matchdays to go, but they are not safe as yet. Claiming maximum points in this game would solidify their lead.

La Máquina would want to take their revenge as well, after falling to a 3-0 defeat against Santos Laguna in their previous clash on the road. The hosts last defeated the visitors in April 2023. Cruz Azul finished second in the regular phase of the Clausura 2024 and were runners-up in the final phase.

Santos Laguna will likely find it difficult to qualify for the final phase, with three rounds of matches to conclude the Torneo Apertura. They have managed just two wins in 14 matches, drawing four and losing eight times. With 10 points on the board, the visitors sit second from bottom and are in need of nine points to survive.

Guerreros could take confidence from their last visit to Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, where they held Cruz Azul to a 2-2 draw. Santos Laguna have succeeded at the venue before, dating back to February 2022 when they stunned Cruz Azul 2-1. However, the visitors don’t appear strong enough to pull off such a feat now.

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Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Cruz Azul have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches against Santos Laguna.
• Cruz Azul have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home against Santos Laguna.
• Cruz Azul have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
• Santos Laguna have drawn once and lost four times in their last five matches on the road.
• Cruz Azul have won their last five matches while Santos Laguna have drawn twice and lost thrice. Form Guide: Cruz Azul – W-W-W-W-W, Santos Laguna – D-D-L-L-L.

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Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna Prediction

Cruz Azul have the wind at their back currently as they eye a flawless run to the finish line. Top scorer Ángel Sepúlveda will be looking to claim his 18th goal.

Santos Laguna appear to lack a great deal – from form and stamina to confidence. However, if they win on this familiar ground, they could survive the season.

Cruz Azul are the favorites based on form, home advantage and momentum.

Prediction: Cruz Azul 3-1 Santos Laguna

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Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Cruz Azul to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Cruz Azul to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Santos Laguna to score - Yes