Jornada 6 Spotlight: Cruz Azul's Momentum Tested in Clásico Joven
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Liga MX is back, and the excitement has picked up right where it left off. Cruz Azul continued their impressive unbeaten run, while Tijuana has solidified their status as a formidable dark horse, holding Rayados to a draw. Meanwhile, Mazatlán is enjoying the best form in the club’s history!
As we gear up for Jornada 6, all eyes are on one marquee matchup: the Clásico Joven. Undefeated Cruz Azul (4-1-0) faces off against a Club América side that, while not struggling, has yet to find its rhythm this season (2-0-3).
Every Clásico Joven brings back memories of the unforgettable 2013 final, where Cruz Azul’s 2–0 aggregate lead was dramatically overturned by América, who equalized with goals in the 89th and 93rd minutes before winning 4–2 on penalties. It remains one of the greatest matches in Liga MX history.
Will Cruz Azul keep their momentum going this weekend? Dive into our predictions below!
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Compa Garrett’s LOCK of the WEEK:
San Luis vs Atlas
Friday, 6 pm PST
Set Pieces and Scoring Patterns: Why San Luis vs. Atlas Promises Goals
Let’s follow the trends and statistics because they all point to one thing: goals, goals, and more goals. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 84% of their combined games, making the over at -145 odds an enticing option. The stats become even more compelling when you break them down by home and away performances. San Luis has seen over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 home matches, while Atlas has hit the over in 4 of their last 5 away games during the same period.
The bottom line: San Luis loves to score at home, and Atlas is no stranger to finding the net on the road—a rare and potent combination in Liga MX. A key factor contributing to these high-scoring games is their proficiency in set pieces, particularly from corner kicks. Both teams exceed the league average in corners per game, which suggests that we’re likely to see at least one set-piece goal to push the total over 2.5 goals.
Compa Garrett: San Luis/Atlas OVER 2.5 Goals (-145, 2 Units)
Current Record: 0-0-0 (0 Units)
@BetLigaMX LOCK of the WEEK:
Mazatlán vs Puebla
Friday 7 pm PST
Underdogs Rising: Mazatlán and Puebla Look to Build on Surprising Wins
Mazatlán and Puebla are teams that typically find themselves languishing near the bottom of the table season after season. However, both are coming off impressive victories against opponents who are stronger in terms of skill, experience, and fanbase. Mazatlán seems to have used the Leagues Cup as a turning point. After four league games without a win, they finally broke through, securing their first league victory post-Leagues Cup with a commanding 3-0 triumph over Pachuca—a feat that’s no small accomplishment.
Puebla, on the other hand, pulled off a surprising upset against Club América in their last match, though I remain skeptical about their victory. América is currently struggling, hampered by a slew of injuries. Before that win, Puebla had gone six Liga MX matches without a victory.
As we look ahead, Mazatlán is likely to maintain their current style of play, while Puebla will approach this match differently, adopting a more balanced strategy rather than sitting back and defending as they did against América. This tactical shift could be crucial, and it’s one of the key reasons I believe Mazatlán will come out on top.
@BetLigaMX: Mazatlan To Win (-110, 2 Units)
Current Record: 0-0-0 (0 Units)
¡Más predicciones!
Andre’s Lock of the Week: Tijuana To Win (+100, 2 Units)
Current Record: 0-0-0 (0 Units)
Hat Trick Chris’ Lock of the Week: Cruz Azul To Win (+110, 2 Units)
Current Record: 0-0-0 (0 Units)
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