Monterrey vs CF Cruz Azul Prediction & Picks - Liga MX

Monterrey:

Monterrey was unable to count on fullback Erik Aguirre or Sebastián Vegas; the former is doubtful for the semifinal match, while Vegas is expected to recover by the end of the month. Rayados does not need to make changes to their lineup which has been effective, and they have a full squad: With Esteban Andrada in goal. The defensive line includes Stefan Medina as right back, Héctor Moreno and Victor Guzmán as center backs, and Gerardo Arteaga as left back. In midfield, the experienced Luis Romo and Corcho Rodriguez in holding positions, Maxi Meza as left midfielder and Spaniard Sergio Canales on the right, leaving Brandon Vásquez and Germán Berterame up front. On the bench, they have players who could undoubtedly be starters on other teams: Ponchito González in midfield, Jesús Gallardo as a left back or midfielder, offensive midfielder Jordi Cortizo, and defensive Edson Gutiérrez.

Cruz Azul:

Cruz Azul is one of the teams that concedes the fewest goals: they have Kevin Mier in goal; one of the best goalkeepers in the league, their line of 3 includes Ditta as right back, Carlos Salcedo as sweeper, and Gonzalo Piovi as left back; young fullbacks where Camilo Cándido is on the left and Rodrigo Huescas on the right. In midfield, Charly Rodriguez, Argentine Faravelli, and captain Nacho Rivero who can play as an interior or right midfielder, leaving Rotondi on the left and leading scorer Uriel Antuna up front. On the bench, they have very interesting options: young Alexis Gutiérrez who came on last game to score a goal, Erik Lira who can play as a defender or holding midfielder, and veteran forward Ángel Sepúlveda.