Queretaro will look to get off the bottom of the Liga MX standings table when they welcome Cruz Azul to Estadio Corregidora on Friday. On the other hand, La Maquina will aim to bounce back from a Leagues Cup exit and maintain their unbeaten start in Liga MX. Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
When and where is the match?
The Liga MX match between Queretaro and Cruz Azul will be played at Estadio Corregidora in Queretaro City, Mexico. It will kick off at 6 pm PT / 9 pm ET on Friday, August 23, in the United States (US).
How to watch Queretaro vs Cruz Azul
In the US, the Liga MX match between Queretaro and Cruz Azul will be available to watch and stream online live through Fubo (sign up for a free 7-day trial), DirecTV Stream and TUDN. If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.
Team news
With Jose Canale suspended after the defender picked up two yellow cards in the 4-0 loss at Atletico San Luis, Oscar Manzanarez would come in as the replacement alongside Franco Russo. Tijuana loanee Ake Loba is expected to lead the line with Alan Medina and Ayrton Preciado supporting from the wings.
Queretaro possible XI: Allison; Mendoza, Russo, Manzanarez, Venegas; Escamilla, Lertora; Medina, Rodrigues, Preciado; Loba.
Uruguayan forward Gabriel Fernandez remains sidelined with a knee injury, while Carlos Alonso Vargas is out due to a broken foot. Gonzalo Piovi's red card from the Leagues Cup does not have its implications here, while Giorgis Giakoumakis will remain the main focal point in attack.
Cruz Azul possible XI: Mier; Ditta, Romo, Piovi; Sanchez, Rivero, Antuna, Rotondi; Rodrigues, Montano; Giakoumakis.
Head-to-head
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Queretaro and Cruz Azul across all competitions.
- Cruz Azul 1 - 3 Querétaro, Sep. 24, 2023, Liga MX
- Querétaro 2 - 2 Cruz Azul, Mar. 29, 2023, Liga MX
- Cruz Azul 2 - 1 Querétaro, Aug. 27, 2022, Liga MX
- Querétaro 0 - 1 Cruz Azul, Apr. 21, 2022, Liga MX
- Queretaro 1 - 3 Cruz Azul, Feb. 2, 2024, Liga MX
Prediction
Cruz Azul and Queretaro FC, at opposite ends of Liga MX, will clash at Estadio La Corregidora on Friday. We provide our prediction for this matchup in the article below.
The hosts have lost all five games in the Torneo Apertura – the first tournament of the season. They sit bottom of the standings with a minus (-) 10 goal differential ahead of their third home game of the season. Los Gallos Blancos finished 10th in the regular season last term and were eliminated in the play-in round in the Final phase. They are yet to win Liga MX, with their best record a runners-up finish in the Clausura 2015. Queretaro are in search of their first win in 12 outings, losing 10.
Cruz, meanwhile, appear to have picked it up from where they left it last season. They finished second in the regular season and were runners-up in the Final phase in the previous campaign. They are second in the table with 10 points following three wins and a draw. They have a game in hand as well.
La Maquina boast nine Liga MX titles but last won the top flight in 2021. They are set to resume their league action after their 2024 Leagues Cup heartbreak. They were eliminated by fellow Mexican side Mazatlan on penalties in the Round of 16.
Cruz won 3-1 in their last trip to the Estadio Corregidora.
Queretaro will hope to snap their losing streak after four games on the road. Cruz, meanwhile, are tied on 10 points with three others teams. They come in as the favourites based on their superior form and momentum.
Prediction: Queretaro 1-3 Cruz
Betting tips
- Result – Cruz
- Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
- Cruz to score first – Yes
- Queretaro to score - Yes
Final thoughts
This will be an interesting clash between two teams in very different forms. Cruz Azul will be looking to continue their good start to the season, while Queretaro will be hoping to get their first win of the campaign. It should be a good game to watch and we'll have all the live updates and analysis right here on GOAL.
