Cruz Azul Hosts Santos Laguna in Liga MX Clash: Predictions and Key Stats

Cruz Azul, currently leading the Liga MX standings, is set to host 17th-place Club Santos Laguna on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico. This matchup pits two teams at opposite ends of the league table against each other, promising an intriguing contest.

Cruz Azul, unbeaten at home, boasts impressive statistics, having scored 34 goals and allowed just 9, ranking them first in both categories. They have also taken 177 shots, the second-highest in the league, and limited their opponents to 103 shots, the lowest in the league.

In contrast, Santos Laguna has struggled, scoring only 10 goals and conceding 23. They rank 16th in goals scored and 13th in goals allowed. The team has taken 106 shots, the lowest in the league, and faced 196 shots from opponents, also one of the highest.

The odds heavily favor Cruz Azul, with a moneyline of -559 compared to Santos Laguna’s +1192. The predicted score is Cruz Azul 3, Santos Laguna 1, reflecting the significant gap in performance between the two teams.

Key players for Cruz Azul include Angel Sepulveda, who has scored 7 goals, and Giorgos Giakoumakis, with 6 goals and 3 assists. For Santos Laguna, Anthony Lozano has scored 3 goals, while Ramiro Sordo has contributed 3 assists.

The match will be broadcast on Univision for viewers in the United States, offering live coverage and updates.