Cruz Azul vs Toluca Prediction and Betting Tips | July 21st 2024

Mexican Liga MX returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Cruz Azul and Toluca go head-to-head on Sunday. Both sides have enjoyed a solid start to the new Apertura campaign and we anticipate a thrilling contest at the Estadio Azteca.

Cruz Azul maintained their superb early-season form as they picked up a comfortable 3-0 victory over Club Tijuana last Wednesday.

Before that, Martin Anselmi’s men kicked off the new Apertura campaign with a 1-0 victory over Mazatlan on April 7, one week before thrashing Monterrey 4-0 at the Estadio BBVA.

Cruz Azul now take on an opposing side who have won on their last two visits to the Estadio Azteca, scoring five goals and conceding twice since August 2022.

Like the hosts, Toluca turned in a solid team display last time out when they cruised to a 3-0 victory over Mazatlan on home turf.

Before that, Renato Paiva’s men played out a goalless draw with Guadalajara in the league curtain-raiser on July 7, one week before securing a thrilling 3-2 victory over Juarez.

Toluca will need to show their mettle this weekend as they have failed to win three of their last four away games, losing twice and claiming one draw since the start of April.

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Cruz Azul vs Toluca Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• With 22 wins from the last 57 encounters between the sides, Cruz Azul boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
• Toluca have picked up 17 wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 18 occasions.
• Cruz Azul have won their last five matches across all competitions, scoring 11 goals and keeping five clean sheets since a penalty-shootout defeat against Guadalajara in a friendly on June 22.
• Toluca are unbeaten in seven of their last eight competitive away games, claiming three wins and four draws since the start of February.

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Cruz Azul vs Toluca Prediction

Cruz Azul and Toluca have flown out of the blocks this season and will be looking to maintain their fine run of results. While both sides are evenly matched on paper, we are backing Anselmi’s men to come away with all three points in front of their home supporters.

Prediction: Cruz Azul 3-1 Toluca

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Cruz Azul vs Toluca Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Cruz Azul to win

Tip 2: First to score - Cruz Azul (The hosts have opened the scoring in seven of their last eight games against Toluca)

Tip 3: Over 10.5 corners - No (There have been fewer than 11 corner kicks in eight of their last 10 clashes)