Cruz Azul vs. Santos Laguna Prediction: Los Celestes Look to Clinch Top Spot

Match Preview

Cruz Azul will host Santos Laguna in a crucial Liga MX match on Saturday, April 1st. Los Cementeros are currently atop the league table with 31 points, while Santos are in third place with 25 points.

Cruz Azul has been in excellent form this season, winning their last six matches in all competitions. They have also scored 17 goals during that span, while conceding just three.

Santos Laguna, on the other hand, has been somewhat inconsistent this season. They have won their last two matches, but they also suffered a 4-0 defeat to América in their previous match.

Head-to-Head Record

Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna have faced each other 49 times in all competitions. Los Cementeros have won 19 of those matches, while Santos Laguna has won 17. There have also been 13 draws.

In their last five meetings, Cruz Azul has won two matches, Santos Laguna has won two matches, and there has been one draw.

Key Players

Cruz Azul will be led by their star striker, Jonathan Rodriguez. The Uruguayan has scored 10 goals in 13 matches this season.

Santos Laguna will be led by their own star striker, Julio Furch. The Argentine has scored 9 goals in 14 matches this season.

Prediction

Cruz Azul is the favorite to win this match. They are in better form than Santos Laguna, and they have a better head-to-head record.

However, Santos Laguna is a dangerous team, and they have the potential to upset Cruz Azul. If they can find their form, they could be a threat to Los Cementeros.

Overall, I predict that Cruz Azul will win this match 2-1.