Cruz Azul arrive in strong form, winning 4 of their last 5 across Liga MX and the Leagues Cup, scoring in all 5 games. New York City are unbeaten in their last 3 and have also scored in every one of their last 5 outings. NYC carry six injury absences, yet their attack has not dried up. Cruz Azul conceded in 4 of 5 recent games, shipping 7 goals. NYC conceded in 4 of 5 as well, letting in 5. Both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 for each side. The model reads this as a high-probability BTTS fixture. No head-to-head data exists, so form is the sole driver here, and both defences have been porous. BTTS YES at 1.53 is the call. The over 2.5 at 1.62 is the natural companion, with 4 of Cruz Azul's last 5 and 3 of NYC's last 5 clearing that bar.
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Form · last five
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