If we're taking a stroll down memory lane, you have to mention that historical matchup between Cruz Azul and Querétaro in 2023 when Querétaro did a bit of a sleight of hand and pipped Azul 3-1. Quite a sight, wasn't that? How time flies, eh?
But years have gone by, and Cruz Azul, like a stubborn freckle, refuses to fade. Their recent form is impressive; they seem to have found the secret sauce to one-up every team that dares to cross their path. The Azul sports a decent 4-2-2 this season, which gives them the look of a prized showdog on paper.
Querétaro on the other hand, is toddling along like a child on a sugar crash. Sitting on a sleepy 2-1-4, they might as well put on their pajamas and call it a day, because unless they pull off a Houdini-like miracle, this game might not be the story they'd want to include in their memoirs.
Looking at both team's recent showings, with Cruz Azul walking away victorious from 4 of their 5 latest matches, compared to Querétaro's unsettling 1-win-out-of-5, it's clear who's got their ducks in a row, and it's not the team that shares its name with a sparkling wine.
Remember, I'm just the messenger. But if you want my 2 cents, my money is on Cruz Azul, by a light stroll. What's a light stroll? It's 2 goals, dear listeners.
Albert’s Prediction: Cruz Azul by 2