The Cruz Azul vs Monterrey match will be broadcast live online and on TV as Los Cementeros host Los Rayados at the Estadio Azteca this Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 3:00 PM Pacific.
There are plenty of enticing matchups in Week 12 of the Liga MX 2018 Apertura and this clash between Cruz Azul and Monterrey should be one of the best. Cruz Azul has been one of the best teams in the 2018 Apertura, currently in second place with 23 points and an unbeaten record at home.
However, La Maquina has suffered a drop in form recently with two losses in its last three league games. The Mexico City team is coming off a rough 3-1 loss to Pachuca, where both Jose Maduena and Milton Caraglio received red cards.
Pedro Caixinha does have plenty of depth on his squad and could use players like Igor Lichnovsky and Martin Cauteruccio to fill in for the unavailable players this week. Cruz Azul has only conceded one goal at home this season and should be a force in this game even with some key absentees.
Monterrey has also been a top team in this Liga MX 2018 Apertura, currently in fourth place with 20 points. Los Rayados are coming off a 3-0 win against Club Tijuana and are now undefeated in their last two league games.
Monterrey has suffered with several injury issues this season and will not count with Jose Maria Basanta, Rodolfo Pizarro, Jonathan Urretaviscaya and Alfonso Gonzalez for this match. Aviles Hurtado is now healthy and could feature in this clash and even with these absences, Monterrey still has a very dangerous attack and solid team overall.
Cruz Azul vs Monterrey Prediction
Both teams will have some key absences, but given Cruz Azul’s recent drop in form, FutnSoccer predicts a 2-1 win for Rayados in this match.
Watch Cruz Azul vs Monterrey Online
The Cruz Azul vs Monterrey Liga MX 2018 match will be broadcast at 3:00 PM Pacific:
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