MONT vs CRU Dream11 Team Prediction Monterrey vs Cruz Azul CONCACAF Champions League Live Score August 12

MONT vs CRU Dream11: Monterrey will be taking on Cruz Azul for the first-leg of the semi final clash in the CONACAF Champions League at the BBVA Bancomer on Thursday. Talking about the standings in the Mexican League, Monterrey are 8th in the league with five points on board having won one and drawn two games so far. Meanwhile, Cruz Azul find themselves in at 11th with four points, as they’ve won won, drawn and lost one game each so far. It’s still early doors in the domestic league, and it is expected that both clubs will climb higher up the points table.

MONT vs CRU Dream 11 Team Prediction

Both Monterrey and Cruz Azul also have the opportunity of winning an early trophy as well. Monterrey beat Columbus 5-2 on aggregate, whereas, Cruz Azul secured a comfortable 4-1 win on aggregate to Toronto in the quarter final stages. The winners of the tie ahead will be squaring off with either Philadelphia Union or Club America in the final.

Date: August 12, Thursday
Kick-Off: 7:30 AM (IST)
Venue: Estadio BBVA Bancomer

Where to Watch CONCAF Champions League Live: No Coverage in India

Monterrey News

Injury Report and Unavailability: No injury concerns

Expected Changes and Strategy:

L Cardens should be starting in at goal
J Gallardo, S Vegas, J Medina, E Gutierrez and M Layun could line up in defence.
A Gonzalez, C Ortiz and R Funes are expected to feature in midfield.
V Janseen and M Meza are in contention to lead the attack up top.

Monterrey Starting XI (Likley)

Luis Cardenas (GK)
Jesus Gallardo
Sebastian Vegas
John Medina
Edson Gutierrez
Miguel Layun
Arturo Gonzalez
Celso Ortiz
Rogelio Funes
Vincent Janseen
Maximiliano Meza

Cruz Azul News

Injury Report and Unavailability: Jesus Corona is ruled out due to injury.

Expected Changes and Strategy:

S Juardi should be starting in at goal.
I Rivero, J Dominguez, P Aguilar and J Escobar are likely to feature in defence.
R Baca, J Rodrigue, Y Yotun and Montoya are expected to start in midfield.
B Angulo, and S Giminez should be leading the line of attack

Cruz Azul Starting XI (Likely)

Sebastian Jurado (GK)
Ignacio Rivero
Julio Dominguez
Pablo Aguilar
Juan Escobar
Rafael Baca
Jonathan Rodriguez
Yoshimar Yotun
Walter Montoya
Bryan Angulo
Santiago Gimenez

Captain Options

Duvan Veraga can play a pivotal role in the forward line for CF Monterrey. Veregara has two goals from the two appearances this season.

Santiago Gimenez has impressed in the final third region for Cruz Azul. Gimene has two goals from the last three appearances. He can be included to the MONT vs CRU Dream11 Team as well.

Differential Picks

Maximiliano Meza and Arturo Gonzalez both have a goal each from the three appearances this season for Monterrey.

Jonathan Rodriguez can pack a punch in the final third region for Cruz Azul. Rodriguez registered 26 goals from 44 appearances last season.

MONT vs CRU Dream 11 Teams

GK: L Cardenas
DEF: P Aguilar, S Vegas, J Escobar, E Gutierrez
MID: M Meza, A Gonzalez, R Baca
FOR: J Rodriguez, S Gimenez, D Vergara

Who will win?

Both sides will be up for the task, as a win by aggregate will book them a berth for the finals. Monterrey will be making the most of home advantage, while, Cruz Azul is expected to keep things tight at the back. However, the MONT vs CRU Today Match Prediction odds are in favor of Monterrey to get the win here.

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