America vs Cruz Azul prediction, H2H and probable lineups - April 2, 2025
One of the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal matches will be played on Wednesday at the "Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes" where the local team America will host Cruz Azul. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this clash with a good odds.
Match preview
The "Blue-Creams" are traditionally in the fight for the top of the Clausura and after 13 rounds they confidently hold the first position. America is three points ahead of its closest pursuer, Toluca. In 13 matches played, the team lost only once with nine victories.
In the last round of the Mexican championship, "America" hosted Tigres at home and crushed the opponent with a score of 3:0. In the previous stage of the Champions League, the "Blue-Creams" lost the first match to Guadalajara (0:1), but at home they thrashed the opponent 4:0.
"Cruz Azul" continues its campaign in the CONCACAF Champions League, confidently overcoming the round of 16. After a goalless draw away against "Seattle Sounders," the Mexicans put on a show at home, sending four goals into the opponent's net and securing a quarterfinal spot.
In the national championship, the "Blue Locomotive" also maintains a good pace — the team is fifth in the table, having 25 points after 13 rounds. The gap from the leading "Club America" is five points, but the team has gained form and intends to close the distance. In the last round of the championship, "Cruz Azul" defeated Guadalajara away with a score of 1:0.
Probable lineups
- America: Cota - Rossano, Vasquez, Streaming, Espinoza - Portales, Arredondo - Aritaga, Ramirez, Villar – Salas
- Cruz Azul: Mier, Lira, Ditta, Orozco, Rivero, Romero, Faravelli, Rodriguez, Sanchez, Sepulveda Sanchez, Bogush
Match facts and head-to-head
- America defeated the opponent in two out of the last four matches with one defeat
- The "both teams to score" bet was successful in three out of five matches
- The "total over 2.5" bet was successful in two out of five matches
Prediction
Bookmakers favor America in this match and give odds of 2.05 for the favorite's victory. We believe that on home turf, America will be able to overcome the opponent's resistance and our bet is "America's Victory".
