Cruz Azul vs America prediction, H2H and probable lineups — April 9, 2025
Leo Peterson
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On April 9, 2025, the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal will take place at the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City, featuring Cruz Azul and America. I suggest betting on goals in this match.
Preview
The first match ended in a goalless draw, and now the teams will decide the fate of the semifinal spot on Cruz Azul's turf, which gives the hosts a certain advantage in terms of psychological mindset and comfort at their home arena.
Since 2000, America has clinched two consecutive Champions League titles—in the 2014/15 and 2015/16 seasons. Cruz Azul also won this prestigious tournament in the 2013/14 season, a year before America's triumph.
Both teams are leaders in the Mexican championship, with just two points separating them in the standings. Both squads are highly likely to advance to the playoff stage without much trouble.
After the goalless draw in the first match, each team continued their performances in the league. Cruz Azul secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Pumas at home. America, however, struggled to focus on their domestic league campaign, resulting in a narrow 0-1 away defeat to Pachuca.
Probable Lineups
- Cruz Azul: Mier, Sanchez, Lira, Ditta, Rivero, Faravelli, Piovi, Romero, Rodriguez, Bogusz, Sepulveda
- America: Malagon, Reyes, Caceres, Juarez, Borja, Valdes, Fidalgo, Sanchez, Alvarez, Rodriguez, Zendejas
Match Facts and H2H
- Cruz Azul remains unbeaten at home this season. Their last home defeat was against America late last year.
- The loss to Pachuca was only America's second away defeat in official matches this season.
- In the last 7 home matches, Cruz Azul has claimed 6 victories.
- In the last 7 head-to-head encounters at Cruz Azul's ground, the "Over 2.5 goals" bet has won 6 times. Both teams have scored in all seven matches.
Prediction
The opponents are well-acquainted and are having a great season, making this match even more unpredictable. The history of their head-to-head encounters suggests high-scoring games, making the "both teams to score" bet at 1.7 odds an optimal choice.
