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Cruz Azul vs. Santos Laguna Prediction, Odds, Liga MX Picks [11/2/2024]

Cruz Azul vs. Santos Laguna Prediction, Odds, Liga MX Picks [11/2/2024]

Liga MX Matchday 12:

Defending Liga MX champions, Cruz Azul, will host Santos Laguna at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 8:00 pm ET.

Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna are two of the most successful clubs in Mexican soccer history, and their matches are always highly anticipated.

Cruz Azul will be looking to continue their strong start to the season, while Santos Laguna will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss to Club America in their last match. (ESPN, 2024)

Cruz Azul Form and Team News:

Cruz Azul is coming off a 2-1 victory over Queretaro in their last match. They have won three of their last five matches and are currently in second place in the Liga MX standings.

Cruz Azul has a strong team, led by Mexican international Orbelin Pineda. They are also solid defensively, having conceded only six goals in their last five matches. (Cruz Azul, 2024)

Santos Laguna Form and Team News:

Santos Laguna is coming off a 2-0 loss to Club America in their last match. They have won only two of their last five matches and are currently in eighth place in the Liga MX standings.

Santos Laguna has a good team, led by Uruguayan international Fernando Gorriaran. However, they have been struggling defensively, having conceded 10 goals in their last five matches. (Santos Laguna, 2024)

Head-to-Head Record:

Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna have played each other 49 times in all competitions. Cruz Azul has won 19 matches, Santos Laguna has won 15 matches, and there have been 15 draws. (ESPN, 2024)

Prediction:

Cruz Azul is the favorite to win this match. They are the defending champions, they are in better form, and they have a better head-to-head record against Santos Laguna. However, Santos Laguna is a dangerous team, and they will be looking to bounce back from their loss to Club America. (MLSsoccer, 2024)

I predict that Cruz Azul will win this match 2-1.

Odds:

Cruz Azul is the favorite to win this match, according to the oddsmakers. Here are the odds for this match:

• Cruz Azul to win: -120
• Santos Laguna to win: +320
• Draw: +240

(BetMGM, 2024)

Picks:

Here are my picks for this match:

• Cruz Azul to win
• Both teams to score
• Over 2.5 goals