Ignacio Rivero’s fifth goal of the season lifted Cruz Azul further up the table with a 1-0 win over Chivas Guadalajara early Sunday.
La Maquina are unbeaten in six and their 25 points have them five off Club America’s table lead through 13 matches. Their 11 goals conceded is second-best in Liga MX following another clean sheet
WATCH — Chivas v Cruz Azul full match replay
Chivas had only lost one of their last five league meetings heading into the match but a pair of draws in recent weeks leaves them on a three-game winless run with a 4-4-5 record on the Clausura season.
Gerardo Espinoza’s men drop nine points back of Cruz Azul, eight points outside the top six.
Chivas Guadalajara vs Cruz Azul video highlights
How to watch Chivas Guadalajara vs Cruz Azul live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction
Kick off time: 11:05pm ET Saturday (March 29)
Venue: Estadio Akron — Zapopan
TV Channel: Telemundo, Universo
Streaming: Watch live on Peacock
Chivas Guadalajara focus
Former Cruz Azul mainstay Roberto Alvarado is one of Chivas’ leaders this season and he continues to chew up minutes for both El Tri and his club. Alan Pulido and Luis Romo are important parts of their season hopes as well.
Cruz Azul focus
Cruz Azul are unbeaten in five matches and have proven to have a stingy defense, allowing just two goals — both in 1-1 draws — during that run. Former Atlanta United and Celtic forward Georgio Giakoumakis has a team-best five goal contributions on two goals and three assists, while Erik Lira has been very good at center back.
Chivas vs Cruz Azul prediction
This is going to be a test for both sides. Both sides have failed to meet their targets when it comes to goals, and that seems likely for this one, too. Chivas Guadalajara 1-1 Cruz Azul
