Cruz Azul will welcome Mazatlan FC to the iconic Estadio Azteca on Tuesday for a matchday one clash in the Liga MX.The hosts come into the game on the back of a 2-1 victory over Club Leon in the Campeone de Campeones last week. Jonathan Rodriguez scored a second-half brace to help La Máquina attain victory.Mazatlan have not been in action since they rounded up the last campaign with a narrow 1-0 loss to Monterrey on the final day of the season. Vincent Janssen scored the game-winning goal in the 16th minute.Cruz Azul are defending champions of the league and will be looking to successfully retain their crown. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CRUZ AZUL (@cruzazul)Mazatlan participated in their first-ever season of competitive football last year, having only been founded in 2017. They ended the season in a respectable 13th position.Cruz Azul vs Mazatlan Head-to-HeadCruz Azul won both legs of their fixtures last season with an aggregate 4-2 victory. A 4-3 comeback victory was registered away from home in September 2020, while Roberto Alverdo scored the match winner in a 1-0 victory in March 2021.Cruz Azul are currently on a seven-game unbeaten run that stretches back to last season.Cruz Azul form guide: W-WMazatlan form guide: N/A (first game of the season)Cruz Azul vs Mazatlan Team NewsCruz AzulGoalkeeper Jesus Corona is sidelined with a fractured toe. Midfielder Yoshimar Yotun will be suspended for the double booking he received against Club Leon.Injury: Jesus CoronaSuspension: Yoshimar Yotun View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mazatlán F. C. (@mazatlanfc)MazatlanThere are no suspensions or injury worries for the visitors.Injuries: NoneSuspension: NoneCruz Azul vs Mazatlan Predicted XICruz Azul Predicted XI (4-4-2): Andres Portillo (GK); Ignacio Rivera, Julio Dominguez, Pablo Aguilar, Juan Escobar; Rafael Baca, Jonathan Rodriguez, Guillermo Fernandez, Walter Montoya; Bryan Angulo, Lucas PasseriniMazatlan Predicted XI (4-5-1): Nicolas Vikonis (GK); Jorge Padilla, Carlos Vargas, Ygor Nogueira, Bryan Colula; Lorenzo Reyes, Roberto Meraz, Ulises Cardona, Giovanni Augusto, Jorge Zarate; Michael RangelCruz Azul vs Mazatlan PredictionCruz Azul are one of the heavyweights in Mexican football and the capital side will be looking to kickstart their title defense on a winning note.Mazatlan have shown their ability to spring surprises if underrated but the hosts should have too much firepower for them. We are predicting a comfortable victory for Juan Reynoso's side.Prediction: Cruz Azul 2-0 MazatlanAlso See: Fabrizio Romano's Transfer Roundup: Arsenal's plans for midfield, Update on Barcelona's plans for Griezmann and more