América vs Cruz Azul Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 11 Apr 2026

Liga MX Betting Preview: América vs Cruz Azul

América clash with Cruz Azul at Estadio Banorte, with kick-off set for 23:05 on Saturday 11 April.

When Cruz Azul clash against América, we will take the former at -133 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

Club América drew away from home in their last Liga MX game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Santos Laguna at Estadio Nuevo Corona. Las Águilas had five shots on target and boasted 64% possession, while Alexis Gutierrez registered the goal.

Four days ago, América played out a 0-0 draw in the Champions Cup when visiting Nashville SC.

Cruz Azul were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Pachuca by a 2-1 scoreline at Estadio Banorte. Nicolas Larcamon's team had the lion’s share of the ball recording 57% possession and five shots on goal, while Christian Ebere found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cruz Azul beat América at home when the teams last met. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Olimpico Universitario. The past 10 H2H games have seen four Cruz Azul triumphs, three América wins and three draws.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Cruz Azul	17	9	6	2	31	18	13	31:18	33
8	América	17	7	4	6	20	17	3	20:17	25

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Club América have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts. Andre Jardine's side have averaged 60.7% possession and 4.4 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.0 goals from 2.9 shots on goal, 7.1 attempts and 3.7 corners.

Top scorer Brian Rodriguez has found the net 3 times, with Raphael Veiga, Alex Zendejas and Victor Davila getting 2 each. Brian Rodriguez and Raphael Veiga are the leading assists makers with 2.

Cruz Azul have 6 victories, 1 defeat and 3 draws, averaging 12.0 attempts, 5.6 shots on goal and 2.0 goals. La Máquina Celeste average 50.0% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts.

Gabriel Fernandez, Carlos Rodriguez, Agustin Palavecino and Jose Paradela have scored 3, followed by Nicolas Ibanez with 2. Agustin Palavecino and Gabriel Fernandez are the top assists providers with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

América confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rodolfo Cota (GK), Israel Reyes, Ramon Juarez, Sebastian Caceres, Cristian Borja, Jonathan dos Santos, Rodrigo Dourado, Alex Zendejas, Vinicius Lima, Brian Rodriguez, Patricio Salas.

Cruz Azul confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Andres Gudino (GK), Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi, Omar Campos, Agustin Palavecino, Jeremy Marquez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Jose Paradela, Carlos Rodriguez, Nicolas Ibanez.

América vs Cruz Azul Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into América vs Cruz Azul with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline, key corners betting angle, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Match Prediction

Wager on Cruz Azul +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -133 for this Liga MX game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest Liga MX team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key América vs Cruz Azul league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruz Azul in 6 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruz Azul in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruz Azul in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by América in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by América in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by América in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by América in 7 of their last 10 games against Cruz Azul.

The best betting sites make it a 57.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

Cruz Azul Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -133 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

América 1 - 2 Cruz Azul

Cruz Azul can be backed at +700 to triumph by a 2-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi to Score +550

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul) has racked up two goals in his past eight Liga MX games. We’re content to land the +550 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+550

First

+1400

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -123

It has now been four straight Cruz Azul matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered. We recommend backing the -123 that the teams are able to cover the line, with this Total Corners bet hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

América

Total

8.10 4.40 3.70

Home

8.60 5.30 3.30

Away

8.20 4.70 3.50

Cruz Azul

Total

8.80 4.90 3.90

Home

9.00 5.60 3.40

Away

9.60 4.90 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-152

América Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-125

Cruz Azul Corners

Over 4.5

+105

Under 4.5

-164

Most Corners

1

-116

X

+650

2

+120

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América vs Cruz Azul Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

If you want to back Cruz Azul to win this Liga MX clash, then the bookies have priced them up at +170 on the 1x2 market. Club América are available at betting odds of +150 and the draw is +235.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back América at -132 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Cruz Azul at -112.

If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is finding it hard to split Overs and Unders. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -159.

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Full-Time Result

1

+150

X

+235

2

+170

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+115

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-244

12

-345

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-132

2

-112

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+115

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-115

Over 2.5

-120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-159

No

+107

Favourite Gabriel Matías Fernández is +420 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)

First

+160

Anytime

+420

Paul Brian Rodríguez (América)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Nicolás Ibañez (Cruz Azul)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Patricio Salas (América)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

José Paradela (Cruz Azul)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Raphael Cavalcante Veiga (América)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Álex Zendejas (América)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Agustin Palavecino (Cruz Azul)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Vinicius 'Lima' Moreira de Lima (América)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Erick Sanchez (América)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Andres Montano (Cruz Azul)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Angel Marquez (Cruz Azul)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Jonathan dos Santos (América)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Amaury García Moreno (Cruz Azul)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Kevin Alvarez (América)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Stats: Liga MX matches only
América have racked up six wins, three defeats and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Cruz Azul have not tasted an away defeat in six straight matches. Nicolas Larcamon's team have recorded five draws, four wins and one loss in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

The last Estadio Banorte meeting saw América beat Cruz Azul 2-1. América have won five of the previous 10 H2H games at Estadio Banorte, with Cruz Azul getting one victory along with four draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
América Home Stats		6-1-3	2.50	1.60	0.90	4	6	3	7
Cruz Azul Away Stats		4-5-1	2.80	1.70	1.10	5	5	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

América vs Cruz Azul Lineups & Team News

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