Liga MX - TV/streaming channels to watch América vs Cruz Azul

April 13, 2019 By Oscar Rojas

Topics: Liga MX, Clausura 2019, América, Cruz Azul, TV Schedules, TV Listings

These teams played the final match of the Apertura 2018 season, which makes this clash kind of a rematch for that time's losing side.

How do América and Cruz Azul get to this game?

América has won six out of their last seven games in all comps, with their last outing being the 1-0 Copa MX victory that earned them that title. Speaking about league games, the Eagles lost their last game against Tijuana with a 3-2 score.

Cruz Azul makes it to this clash on a six-game streak without a loss. Their last game saw Martín Cauteruccio score the 10,000 goal at Estadio Azteca, en route to a 3-0 win against Querétaro. "La Máquina" escaped from their last away game with a last-gasp 2-2 draw.

What is América and Cruz Azul's spot in the Liga MX?

América gets to this game with 22 points after 13 games, good enough for fourth place in Liga MX. Los Azulcremas may have lost their last game due to VAR controversies, but their form when playing as hosts has been impressive, with four straight wins in league and cup games in front of their supporters. Their last game saw Las Águilas fly over Tigres with a 3-0 score.

Cruz Azul gets to this game with 22 points, but their lower goal difference hands them the fifth spot in the Mexican top flight. Speaking about away games, Cruz Azul has managed to earn three draws and a win in their most recent games on the road.

América vs Cruz Azul - Injuries and suspensions

América - Oribe Peralta, Nicolás Benedetti (lesionados); Nicolás Castillo (duda).

Cruz Azul - Javier Salas, Gerardo Flores (lesionados); Rafael Baca (suspendido).

América vs Cruz Azul - Head-to-head

These teams faced each other in the Apertura 2018 final. América won the title by beating Cruz Azul with a 2-0 aggregate.
América wants to extend their current seven-game streak without a loss against Cruz Azul when playing at home (4 wins, three draws).
Cruz Azul has not beaten América since October 2014. That game ended in a 4-0 blowout for "La Máquina".
América has kept three straight clean sheets against Cruz Azul.
The last game between these teams ended in a 2-0 win for América. Edson Álvarez's brace paved the way for América's title win back in December.