Tigres vs Cruz Azul Prediction and Betting Tips

Tigres will play host to Cruz Azul at Estadio Universitario in Liga MX on Sunday. Following a breathless stalemate in the first leg, who will blink first in the return fixture?

Tigres vs Cruz Azul Preview

Tigres threw away a precious away lead in the first leg, but it turned out to be a good outcome eventually. They opened the scoring at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City by the hour mark, but couldn’t hold on to the advantage. Cruz Azul fought back to pull level and even pushed hard in a bid to snatch the win.

Los Auriazules won the Apertura back-to-back from 2015 to 2017, but have not replicated that success since then, only finishing second in 2023. The hosts have suffered only one defeat in their last 10 matches, and are undefeated in their last two matches against Cruz Azul. The away draw could boost their confidence at home against the visitors.

Cruz Azul could not make the most of their home advantage in the first leg. Their equalizer came through a penalty transformed by Fernández in the 76th minute, summing up a rather unconvincing performance. It’s unclear what pattern they would deploy in the second leg at Estadio Universitario – a very hostile ground.

La Máquina have not won at that venue in their last five visits, losing three times. However, Cruz Azul remain a brilliant team, with only one loss conceded in their last 10 matches in all competitions. Clashes between the visitors and the hosts are always intense, with half of their last 10 matches ending in draws.

Tigres vs Cruz Azul Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Tigres have won once, drawn thrice, and lost once in their last five matches against Cruz Azul.
Tigres have won twice, drawn twice, and lost once in their last five matches at home against Cruz Azul.
Tigres have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches at home.
Cruz Azul have won once, drawn thrice, and lost once in their last five matches on the road.
Tigres have won twice, drawn twice, and lost once in their last five matches, the same as Cruz Azul. Form Guide: Tigres – D-W-L-W-D, Cruz Azul – D-W-D-L-W.

Tigres vs Cruz Azul Prediction

Tigres will likely sideline Ibanez Nicolas and Tapia Fernando due to injuries, but the team boast a deep bench for replacements.

Cruz Azul will miss the services of injured Mier Kevin and Montano Andres, who is battling a knee injury. However, the visitors may not be affected by the duo’s absence.

Tigres should win this match based on form and home advantage.

Prediction: Tigres 2-1 Cruz Azul