Cruz Azul - Juarez

The Facts

• A mid-table side takes on an opponent fighting to pull away from the danger zone (ranked 7th in the Promotion - Liga MX (Apertura - Playoffs - Quarter - finals) and 18th).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cruz Azul won 3.
• Cruz Azul has experienced an up-and-down run in recent matches (last 5 matches: 1 win).
• Juárez has struggled for form in recent encounters (last 5 matches: 1 win).
• The betting markets point to Cruz Azul as the clear and undisputed favorite.
• Confirmed absences for Cruz Azul: Levy M. (Knee Injury) Morales A. (Knee Injury).
• Confirmed absences for Juárez: Aquino J. (Red Card) Romero L. (Knee Injury).
• Doubtful / questionable for Cruz Azul: Paradela J. (Muscle Injury) Rotondi C. (Injury).
• Doubtful / questionable for Juárez: Ayon E. (Injury) Romero B. (Knee Injury) Torres Ramirez I. J. M. (Injury).
• In the last 15 head-to-head meetings, Cruz Azul has recorded 11 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with a goal aggregate of 29:12 (averaging 1.9:0.8 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Cruz Azul against this opponent, the record stands at 9 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with 21:4 goals (averaging 2.3:0.4 per game).