Liga MX - How to watch Cruz Azul vs América on October 5, 2019

October 5, 2019 By Oscar Rojas

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

La Máquina is forced to beat their bitter rivals if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive. Keep an eye on this match using our detailed guide.

What is Cruz Azul and América's form ahead of this match?

Cruz Azul gets to this tie with only one win out of their most recent six games. Los Cementeros have only earned three points out of the last twelve they've played for, including their 2-0 loss against Pachuca last weekend.

América makes it to this match on an unbeaten streak of four games, although only one of those ended in a win. América's main problem has been their defensive unit, since they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven games, which sparked criticism against Memo Ochoa, the team's most recent signing.

What position do Cruz Azul and América occupy prior to this Liga MX game?

Cruz Azul is currently in 14th place of the Apertura 2019 tournament, with only two wins in their twelve games. Los Cementeros have scored 12 foals this season, and things in defense have not been exactly better, as they have conceded fourteen times, which might explain their current placement in the league's standings.

América is third in the Apertura 2019 tournament, with 21 points out of 36 they've played for. Miguel Herrera's men have scored 19 times, while their defense has conceded thirteen goals so far. Los Azulcremas are the team with the lowest number of losses in Liga MX, with only one game lost.

Cruz Azul vs América - Head-to-head stats

The last game between these teams ended in a one-nil win for Cruz Azul, but being a liguilla clash, América emerged victorious with a 3-2 aggregate score.
The last two regular season games between these clubs have concluded in similar goalless draws.
América has kept seven clean sheets against Cruz Azul in their last ten games.
Cruz Azul has not beaten América in a regular season game since the Apertura 2014 tournament. That game ended in a 4-0 win for La Máquina.
América is on a five-game streak without a loss against Guadalajara. Three of those five games have ended in a win for Herrera's men.
Five out of the last ten games between these teams ended in goalless draws.