Liga MX: Cruz Azul vs. Juarez Picks, Odds, and Preview (Sep 19)

The busy Liga MX schedule rolls on this weekend, as second-place Cruz Azul go in search of a sixth straight win when they take on Juarez. You can find our picks here.

Cruz Azul have been in electric form at the start of the new season, winning each of their last five to sit a point behind Monterrey. They already have a three-point cushion over Club America.

Juarez should bring some solid confidence into this round of matches after going four without defeat. The Mexican side’s three-game winning sequence was ended with a draw last time out.

Cruz Azul vs. Juarez Overview

Odds

Cruz Azul vs. Juarez Head-to-Head Record

Juarez recorded a rare victory against Cruz Azul in the latest clash between the sides, claiming a 1-0 home success in January. That victory ended a five-game winless sequence.

Cruz Azul Team News

Jesus Orozco will be suspended this weekend after being sent off in the opening 20 minutes of the victory against Pachuca last weekend. Gabriel Fernandez netted the winner in that clash from the penalty spot.

Possible Lineup

Mier (GK); Piovi, Campos, Ditta; Sanchez, Lira, Romero, Rotondi; Rivero, Paradela; Fernandez

Juarez Team News

Juarez’s winning sequence came to an end last weekend after playing out a 1-1 draw at Necaxa. Oscar Estupinan had given the visitors the lead before the hosts equalized in the final 20 minutes.

Possible Lineup

Jurado (GK); Moyorga, Murillo, Mosquera, Garcia; Rodriguez, Martinez, Castilho, Villalpando; Pizarro, Estupinan

Cruz Azul vs. Juarez Picks

The home team have been one of the most exciting sides at the start of the new season, and their offensive quality will be hard to overlook when making Cruz Azul vs. Juarez picks on Friday. They have scored a remarkable average of two goals per game, and have kept clean sheets in 50% of their home fixtures.