America vs. Cruz Azul May 27, 2024 Prediction and Betting Tips

On the night of Sunday to Monday, May 27, the second leg of the Clausura final in Mexico will unfold. América and Cruz Azul will clash at the iconic Azteca Stadium, following a 1-1 draw in the first match. The 24hscore analytics team has prepared predictions and bets for this highly anticipated encounter.

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América

América has showcased a remarkable performance in this year’s Clausura. Topping the regular season table, they amassed 35 points in 17 matches, securing 10 wins, 5 draws, and suffering only 2 losses, both on the road. Despite setbacks, notably against Pachuca (1-2) on February 18 and Pumas UNAM on April 21, América’s dominance remained evident.

In the Clausura semifinals, América overcame Guadalajara with a goalless draw away and a 1-0 victory at home. In the quarterfinals, they faced Pachuca, drawing twice (1-1) but advancing based on their higher regular season ranking.

Cruz Azul

Cruz Azul closely trailed América in the Clausura regular season, securing second place with just a 2-point difference. Their performance, marked by 10 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, instilled confidence in their playoff prospects.

In the Clausura semifinals, Cruz Azul ousted Monterrey with a 1-0 victory away and a 1-2 loss at home, advancing to the final on the basis of their superior regular season finish. In the quarterfinals, they eliminated Pumas UNAM with a 2-0 win and a 2-2 draw.

Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History

This season, América has triumphed over Cruz Azul twice, with a 3-2 victory in the Apertura and a 1-0 win in the Clausura. Cruz Azul has not defeated América since 2021, enduring six consecutive matches without a win.

América vs Cruz Azul Prediction

Anticipating a cautious approach from both sides, I expect a match with limited goal-scoring opportunities. Therefore, I’m betting on under 2.5 goals.