Liga MX - How to watch Guadalajara vs Cruz Azul on October 25, 2020

October 24, 2020 By Oscar Rojas

Topics: Liga MX, Guard1anes 2020, Guadalajara, Cruz Azul, TV Schedules, TV Listings

The increasing rivalry between El Rebaño and Los Cementeros could have serious implications for both teams in the event of a loss. Keep track of this game with our detailed guide.

What has been Chivas and Cuz Azul's form ahead of this game?

Chivas will enter this clash having won three out of their last five games. Victor Vucetich's men have only dropped points against América (1-0 loss) and against Tijuana (0-0). Their most recent match ended in a 3-2 win against their inner-city rivals Atlas.

As for Cruz Azul, La Máquina will try to forget about their recent woes in the competition, which have seen them claim only one point out of their last nine. Their recent losses against Tigres and Toluca have jeopardized their spot in the playoffs, and to make matters worse, their strikers must find a way to end their hoodoo in front of goal, which has seen them empty-handed for over 270 minutes.

What is Chivas and Cruz Azul's position in the ongoing Liga MX season?

Before the start of the weekend, Chivas got to this game in sixth place, with six wins, four draws, and four losses to their name. Their defense has been quite solid during the competition, having conceded only twelve goals. Unfortunately for them, their attack has been a bit underachieving, with only fifteen goals to their name after fourteen matches.

On the other side of the pitch, Cruz Azul will try to defend their fourth place in the tournament. Siboldi's men have won eight games, with two draws, and four losses to complete their record. Los Cementeros have scored 20 goals, ten of them courtesy of top goalscorer Jonathan Rodríguez. Meanwhile, their defense has conceded thirteen times.

Chivas vs Cruz Azul - Who's in and who's out?

Chivas - Ineligible: José Juan Vázquez, Antonio Briseño, Angel Zaldivar.

Cruz Azul - Ineligible: Alex Castro, Misael Domínguez, Alexis Gutiérrez.

Chivas vs Cruz Azul - Head-to-head

Cruz Azul have beaten Chivas in their last three trips to Guadalajara, scoring six goals and conceding only twice.
Chivas have not defeated Cruz Azul at home since the Apertura 2016 tournament. That game, held on October 29, 2016, ended in a 3-2 win for El Rebaño.
Cruz Azul boss Robert Dante Siboldi will try to defend a three-game streak without a win against Guadalajara. The Uruguayan coach has won two and drawn one more when facing Los Rojiblancos.
This will be Victor Manuel Vucetich's 23rd game against Cruz Azul (a team he has already coached). In those 22 duels, "Vuce" has a record of nine wins, four draws, and nine losses when facing La Máquina.
The last draw between these teams took place during the Apertura 2019 tournament. The game held at Estadio Azteca ended in a one-all draw.