Club América vs. Cruz Azul FC: Semifinal Showdown at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Club América vs. Cruz Azul FC
Semifinal Showdown at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
🏟️ Match Overview
- Fixture: Club América vs. Cruz Azul FC
- Competition: Liga MX Clausura 2025 Semifinal – Second Leg
- Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
- Venue: Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, Mexico City
- Kick-off: 21:00 CT
Cruz Azul enters the second leg with a slender 1-0 advantage, courtesy of Ignacio Rivero's decisive header in the first leg. Despite Rivero's red card in the 66th minute, La Máquina managed to maintain their lead, showcasing resilience and tactical discipline.
📊 Head-to-Head Statistics
Team | Wins | Draws | Goals Scored |
---|---|---|---|
Club América | 17 | 16 | 59 |
Cruz Azul FC | 11 | 16 | 46 |
In their last 44 encounters, Club América has secured 17 victories, while Cruz Azul FC has won 11 times, with 16 matches ending in a draw. América has scored 59 goals compared to Cruz Azul's 46 in these fixtures.
🕰️ Recent Meetings
- May 16, 2025: Cruz Azul 1-0 América
- Apr 13, 2025: América 0-0 Cruz Azul
- Apr 9, 2025: Cruz Azul 2-1 América
- Apr 2, 2025: América 0-0 Cruz Azul
- Dec 9, 2024: Cruz Azul 3-4 América
📈 Team Form & Key Stats
Team | Recent Form | Avg. Goals Scored | Clean Sheets | Avg. Goals Conceded |
---|---|---|---|---|
Club América | D – W – L – L | 1.82 | 43% | 1.07 |
Cruz Azul FC | W – W – W – W | 2.15 | 34% | 0.92 |
Cruz Azul's impressive form, highlighted by an 18-match unbeaten streak, contrasts with América's recent challenges.
🔍 Match Insights
- Over 1.5 Goals: 59% of matches
- Over 2.5 Goals: 41% of matches
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): 45% of matches
- América Clean Sheets: 43%
- Cruz Azul Clean Sheets: 34%
These insights suggest a closely contested match, with a moderate likelihood of multiple goals and both teams finding the net.
🧠 Predictions & Odds
- Predicted Outcome: A narrow victory for Cruz Azul or a draw, allowing them to advance based on aggregate.
- Expected Goals (xG): América – 1.5 | Cruz Azul – 1.2
- Betting Odds: América Win – 2.10 | Draw – 3.30 | Cruz Azul Win – 3.40
Note: Odds are indicative and subject to change.
🧾 Conclusion
The Clásico Joven's latest chapter promises high drama as Club América seeks to overturn a first-leg deficit against a resurgent Cruz Azul. With both teams boasting rich histories and passionate fanbases, this semifinal clash is set to be a memorable encounter.
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