Cruz Azul vs. Club America: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

It is all to play for in the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal tie between Mexican teams Club America and Cruz Azul, who drew 0-0 in the first leg last Tuesday.

The opening leg in Mexico City was a cagey affair with both sides having defended well and tensions will be high heading into the return match which takes place close by in the capital at the Estadio Olimpico Universitario.

It is all to play for on Tuesday, so here are our picks and predictions for this game, with the winner going on to face either LA Galaxy or Tigres UANL.

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Cruz Azul vs. Club America betting picks and predictions

Cruz Azul to win (+160)

Last Tuesday's goalless draw in the first leg at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes was undoubtedly a better result for Cruz Azul, who can look forward to playing the second leg on their own patch against their city rivals.

The Estadio Olimpico Universitario may be a temporary home for Los Celestes but they will have plenty of support for the return clash and they look overpriced to win at +160.

Cruz Azul have been in pretty strong form of late, winning four of their last five matches in all competitions, including a 4-1 hammering of Seattle Sounders in the last 16 of this competition.

In the Clausura stage of Liga MX, they are third in the standings but remain just two points off Club America, who are top of the table.

And Cruz Azul have been the more consistent of these teams across the entire Liga MX season, having finished top of the Apertura standings.

Club America followed the first leg of this tie with a 1-0 defeat to Pachuca on Sunday and they could be vulnerable going into this clash against their Mexico City neighbors.

Angel Sepulveda anytime goalscorer (+300)

Several players catch the eye in the goalscorer markets for this match but Cruz Azul's Angel Sepulveda could be the one to watch at +300.

Sepulveda was benched for the league win over Pumas UNAM on Sunday, with Greek forward Giorgios Giakoumakis taking his place in attack.

However, he could be reintroduced to the starting lineup for this second leg, having started the first match against Club America. Even if not, he is likely to see minutes off the bench.

Sepulveda has scored four times in the CONCACAF Champions Cup this season, making him the joint-top scorer in the competition, while he also netted nine goals in the Apertura phase of Liga MX this campaign. 

Under 2.5 Total Goals (-125)

The first leg between these sides finished goalless and, even though Cruz Azul offer value to win the second leg, goals could again be at a premium.

Club America was particularly wasteful in the first leg, steering just three of their 12 shots on target, and they drew another blank against Pachuca on Sunday.

Both teams are strong defensively, with Club America conceding only nine times in their 14 matches in the Liga MX Clausura, while Cruz Azul have been breached on only 13 occasions.

Neither team is expected to run away with it in the second leg and Under 2.5 goals is another wager that appeals at -125.

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Cruz Azul vs. Club America odds

Cruz Azul	+160
Tie	+210
Club America	+188

Cruz Azul vs. Club America player props

Anytime Goalscorer

Giorgios Giakoumakis	+175
Gabriel Fernandez	+240
Carlos Rotondi	+260
Esteban Solana	+260
Angel Sepulveda	+300
Rodriguo Aguirre	+300

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.