Cruz Azul Vs Toluca Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Liga MX

Tournament: Liga MX

Date: Sunday, 24 August

Kick-off time: 03:05 GMT

Venue: Estadio Azteca Stadium

We have an exciting clash coming up between two of the inform teams in the division as Cruz Azul battle out against Toluca in round six of Liga MX action on Sunday. Let's take a closer look at the Cruz Azul Vs Toluca Preview.

Cruz Azul has made an encouraging start to the new season, managing to remain unbeaten so far, becoming one of the only two teams to remain unbeaten in the league alongside Club America. They have played five matches so far, in which they have managed to win three times while drawing the other two. In these matches, they have found the back of the net 12 times while conceding seven goals. Angel Sepulveda is leading the charts for them with five goals, while Jose Paradela is providing the most assists with five.

Toluca, on the other hand, has also made a decent start as they languish fifth in the table, one point behind their opponents on Sunday. Antonio Mohamed's team has played five matches, winning three of them while losing one and drawing another. However, they have done well recently, remaining unbeaten in six matches across all competitions as they aim to have a successful season this time around. Bruno Mendez is their top scorer this season, while Alexis Vega provided one assist to highlight the need to improve the attacking game going forward.

Cruz Azul Team News

The home team have all the players available for this clash, only Andres Montano misses out. The central midfielder suffered a cruciate ligament injury and is expected to return at the start of next year. Elsewhere, we expect them to make no changes here after an impressive run of four matches.

Toluca Team News

Toluca are also doing well at the moment and are expected not to make any changes here. However, Luan, who plays center back, is expected to miss this clash after suffering a knock. Paulinho will be crucial again here with the Portuguese in fine form recently.

Cruz Azul Vs Toluca Predicted Lineups

This clash will be exciting to watch. But let's take a look at how the Cruz Azul Vs Toluca Predicted Lineups will look.

Cruz Azul predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Mier

Defenders: Rivero, Rotondi, Piovi

Midfielders: Velazquez, Ditta, Lira, Rodriguez

Attackers: Sepulveda, Paradela; Bogusz

Toluca predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Garcia

Defenders: Barbosa, Gallardo, Pereira, Del Villar

Midfielders: Angulo, Romero, Castro, Ruiz

Attackers: Paulinho, Helinho

Cruz Azul Vs Toluca H2H Records

These two sides have played some classic encounters in the past. In the 37 meetings between them, Cruz Azul have got the upper hand, winning 14 matches, drawing 13, and losing 10 times against them.

Key players to watch in Cruz Azul Vs Toluca

Angel Sepulveda (Cruz Azul)

The experienced Mexican international has started the new season in brilliant form, already scoring 14 goals in all competitions, the same number of goals as last season, to achieve his career best goalscoring form. In the last two matches, he has registered one goal and one assist and will be hoping to replicate the same performance here.

Alexis Vega (Toluca)

Like his compatriot, Vega has also started the new season in brilliant form, providing three assists from the same number of matches thus far. Known for his versatility, Vega is considered among the best Mexican players who have shown for club and country and is better known for his creativity and goalscoring prowess.

Cruz Azul Vs Toluca Prediction

Both sides have performed admirably in the last couple of matches and will be hoping to replicate the same form here. Matches between these two have always seen low-scoring matches, and we expect another low-scoring outcome here, considering they have the best defence in the league.

Predicted Score: Cruz Azul 1-1 Toluca

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