TIPS - Cruz Azul VS Monterrey

[(Cruz Azul) Strength]:
1. Cruz Azul have had 5 different players score in their last 5 matches, showing a diversified attack with multiple scoring options.
2. Cruz Azul drew 1-1 away against Necaxa in their last league match, remaining unbeaten in their last 3 league games and losing only 1 of their last 13 matches, showing solid form.
3. Cruz Azul have scored in 12 of their last 13 matches, netting 21 goals with an average of 1.62 goals per game, demonstrating decent attacking ability.
4. Cruz Azul have a strong home record with 16 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 20 home matches, showing high unbeaten rate and solid home form.
5. Cruz Azul have a favorable record against Monterrey with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 6 encounters, holding a slight advantage.
6. Cruz Azul have won 2 of their last 3 matches in AH, showing a decent trend.

[(Cruz Azul) Weakness]:
1. Cruz Azul have conceded in each of their last 6 matches, allowing 9 goals in total, indicating some defensive vulnerabilities.

[(Monterrey) Strength]:
1. Forward German Berterame has scored 9 goals for Monterrey in the league this season, ranking second in the Liga MX scoring charts, while midfielder Sergio Canales Madrazo has added 7 goals.
2. Monterrey defeated FC Juarez 4-2 at home in their last league match, remaining unbeaten in their last 4 league games and losing only 1 of their last 11 matches, displaying good form.
3. Monterrey have scored in each of their last 11 matches, netting 26 goals with an average of 2.36 goals per game, showing strong attacking prowess.
4. Monterrey have a decent away record with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 6 away matches, showing a high unbeaten rate and acceptable away form.

[(Monterrey) Weakness]:
1. Monterrey have conceded in 5 of their last 6 matches, allowing 13 goals in total, indicating significant defensive issues.
2. Monterrey have lost 5 of their last 6 matches in AH, showing a poor trend.

[Tips]:
Cruz Azul have lost only 1 of their last 13 matches and have a strong home record, remaining unbeaten in 19 of their last 20 home games.

Monterrey have lost only 1 of their last 11 matches and have a decent away record recently.

Both teams are in good form, but historically, Cruz Azul have the upper hand with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 6 encounters against Monterrey.

With home advantage this time, Cruz Azul are expected to claim a victory.

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