Cruz Azul is set to face Tigres in the first leg of the Liga MX Apertura semifinal on Wednesday. This matchup promises to be exciting as both teams vie for a spot in the finals. The match will take place at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City.
Cruz Azul’s Journey to the Semifinals
Cruz Azul reached the semifinals after a tense quarterfinal round. They advanced thanks to a late missed penalty by Javier “Chicharito” Hernández of Chivas. The team finished the regular season in third place, just one point shy of second-place Tigres.
Tigres’ Resilient Comeback
Tigres had a dramatic quarterfinal against Tijuana. They lost the first leg 3-0 but made a spectacular comeback in the second leg, winning 5-0. Juan Brunetta shone in this match, scoring two goals to propel Tigres into the semifinals for the second consecutive season.
Odds and Predictions for the Match
Here is some useful betting information for the matchup:
- Odds: According to OddsWire, the odds favor Cruz Azul slightly due to their home advantage.
- Prediction: Cruz Azul is predicted to win with a score of 2-1.
Viewing Information
Cruz Azul will take on Tigres on December 3 at 8 p.m. ET. Viewers can catch the game on Univision, TUDN, and ViX, with options also available to watch on Prime Video.
Conclusion
This Liga MX semifinal is poised to be a thrilling encounter as Cruz Azul looks to utilize its home-field advantage against Tigres. Fans can expect an intense battle as both teams aim to secure their place in the championship match.
