CONCACAF - Concachampions
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by Stephen Abiola in Concachampions Picks
CF Cruz Azul and Club America will go head-to-head on Wednesday in the quarterfinal of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. This will be the second leg of this tie after the first round ended in a 0-0 stalemate. It was an underwhelming matchup that saw neither side willing to overcommit in attack and score the winning goal. Cruz Azul was the better team, at least on paper, after seeing 55% of the ball throughout the night.
The visitors also completed 410 passes, although they'll have to be more disciplined after picking up three yellows in that matchup. However, the home crowd will fire Cruz Azul up this time around, hoping to score a goal or two to advance to the semis. Vincente Sanchez's men are the betting underdogs, making them an exciting choice in this matchup. However, Club America has the 'big boy' status in this Mexican clash.
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CF Cruz Azul vs CF America Form
CF Cruz Azul and CF America Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 5, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 1, 2025 - Concachampions
Mar 29, 2025 - Liga MX
Mar 15, 2025 - Liga MX
Mar 11, 2025 - Concachampions
Mar 8, 2025 - Liga MX
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 5, 2025 - Liga MX
Mar 15, 2025 - Liga MX
Mar 11, 2025 - Concachampions
Mar 8, 2025 - Liga MX
Feb 23, 2025 - Liga MX
Feb 11, 2025 - Concachampions
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 1, 2025 - Concachampions
Mar 29, 2025 - Liga MX
Mar 5, 2025 - Concachampions
Feb 28, 2025 - Liga MX
Feb 19, 2025 - Liga MX
Feb 15, 2025 - Liga MX
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 5, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 1, 2025 - Concachampions
Mar 29, 2025 - Liga MX
Mar 15, 2025 - Liga MX
Mar 12, 2025 - Concachampions
Mar 8, 2025 - Liga MX
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 1, 2025 - Concachampions
Mar 29, 2025 - Liga MX
Mar 12, 2025 - Concachampions
Mar 1, 2025 - Liga MX
Feb 19, 2025 - Liga MX
Feb 14, 2025 - Liga MX
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 5, 2025 - Liga MX
Mar 15, 2025 - Liga MX
Mar 8, 2025 - Liga MX
Mar 5, 2025 - Concachampions
Feb 22, 2025 - Liga MX
Feb 7, 2025 - Liga MX
CF Cruz Azul against CF America : Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
50 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Apr 1, 2025 - Concachampions
Dec 8, 2024 - Liga MX
Dec 5, 2024 - Liga MX
Aug 31, 2024 - Liga MX
May 26, 2024 - Liga MX
May 23, 2024 - Liga MX
CF Cruz Azul - CF America: Form Analysis
Cruz Azul is the closest challenger to Club America in the 2024-25 Liga MX season, making this a close game. They are second in the local league standings with 28 points, just 2 points behind the league leaders. The hosts booked their spot in the quarters after demolishing Seattle Sounders 4-1 in their second-leg encounter to win with a similar score on aggregate. Before that, they blew out Real Hope 7-0 in the first round of this competition to sail through to the Round of 16.
Cruz Azul are certainly a dangerous side to face when they find a rhythm.
Club America, on the other hand, is enjoying a stellar performance both locally and internationally. They have been red-hot in the Liga MX this season, scoring 29 goals while conceding only nine. Club America has shown immense resilience in this competition, recovering from a 1-0 defeat against their bitter rivals, Chivas Guadalajara, in the Round of 16 to win 4-1 on aggregate. They are undoubtedly among the favorites to lift this continental trophy.
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CF Cruz Azul against CF America Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
CF Cruz Azul & CF America Squad Analysis
Cruz Azul has no major injury worries heading into this high-stakes clash. Their only absentee for this matchup will be center-back Omar Campos, who is recovering from a knee injury. The 22-year-old has made five appearances this season and will sit out of Cruz Azul's matches until mid-May. Cruz Azul will continue to bank on Angel Sepulveda to get the goals, with the Mexican forward bagging 14 goals this season.
Angel Sepulveda already has four goals in this competition.
Club America, meanwhile, has several names on the injury list. Central midfielder Dagoberto Espinoza could sit out of this clash with physical discomfort. Center forward Henry Martin and center back Igor Lichnovsky will miss this clash with Achilles and knee injuries, respectively. Henry Martin (4 goals) and Alejandro Zendejas (5 goals) will lead the goal-hunting mission as Diego Valdez looks to improve his 3-assist tally. They are evidently the more talented side in this game.
Most goals and assists
CF Cruz Azul
CF America
A. Sepulveda
(10 Goals)
A. Fidalgo
(9 Goals)
M. Bogusz
(5 Assists)
A. Zendejas
(7 Assists)
CF Cruz Azul - CF America Key Points
- Club America lost only once in their last seven matches.
- Club America lost only once in their last six games against Cruz Azul.
- Under 2.5 goals were scored in four of the last five Club America games.
- Under 2.5 goals were scored in two of the last four Cruz Azul games.
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Our CF Cruz Azul vs CF America Prediction
CF Cruz Azul vs CF America - Other Interesting Picks
Both teams will not score.
Both sides have been excellent defensively lately. Cruz Azul has kept a clean sheet in three of their last four matches, although they conceded two goals against Pumas UNAM last weekend. Conversely, Club America has kept clean sheets in four of their last six games. Note also that neither team scored in four of the last six meetings between Cruz Azul and Club America. Therefore, our secondary prediction is that Both teams will not score.
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