TIPS - Cruz Azul VS Colorado Rapids

[(Cruz Azul) Strength]:
1. Cruz Azul's attacking methods are diverse and plentiful, including intricate passing from the midfield, crosses from flank breakthroughs, and long-range shots.

[(Cruz Azul) Neutral]:
1. Both sides have never met before, so there were no records to reference.

[(Cruz Azul) Weakness]:
1. Cruz Azul are 14th in the Leagues Cup Group Stable- Liga MX table. They were winless in the last two games of this tournament. Facing Colorado Rapids in this game, they find it hard to secure a win due to their declining form, showing a lack of motivation.
2. Cruz Azul scored only 1 goal and conceded 8 in the last two Leagues Cup games, boasting poor offense and defense.
3. Cruz Azul failed to win with 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 2 Leagues Cup games, revealing a decline in form. They drew 1-1 with Los Angeles Galaxy in the last one.
4. Cruz Azul conceded 12 goals in the last 5 games, demonstrating poor defensive performances lately.
5. Cruz Azul lost 5 of the last 6 games in AH, showing poor winning strength lately.

[(Colorado Rapids) Strength]:
1. Colorado Rapids have had unstable recent performances, but their form has been superior to Cruz Azul's. Thus, the former are eager to grab points in this game.
2. Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro scored 3 goals in the last 3 games, indicating high scoring efficiency.
3. Colorado Rapids rely more on quick counter-attacks and set-piece opportunities, where the finishing ability of their forwards is key.

[(Colorado Rapids) Weakness]:
1. Colorado Rapids recorded 1 win and 1 loss in the last 2 Leagues Cup games, showcasing unstable form. They suffered a 2-1 loss to Club Tijuana in the last one.
2. Colorado Rapids conceded 9 goals in the last 5 games, featuring average defense.
3. Colorado Rapids were winless in the last 3 games in AH, revealing a mediocre winning trend.

[Tips]:
Cruz Azul failed to win with 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 2 Leagues Cup games, revealing a decline in form.

They are now 14th in the Leagues Cup Group Stable- Liga MX table.

Colorado Rapids recorded 1 win and 1 loss in the last 2 Leagues Cup games, showcasing unstable form.

The team are ranked 14th in the Leagues Cup Group Stable- MLS table.

However, Colorado Rapids have had slightly superior overall performances to Cruz Azul recently.

Thus, Colorado Rapids are expected to be unbeaten in regular time of this match.

[Recommended]:
Colorado Rapids (+0.5)