Cruz Azul vs Atlas Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026
Cruz Azul vs Atlas Predictions
We can expect to see a strong showing from Atlas +1.25 on the Asian Handicap. Claim a price of -133, with this pick seeing bettors divide their money between +1 and +1.5 for the encounter against Cruz Azul.
Continue reading for our full Cruz Azul vs Atlas betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Cruz Azul vs Atlas Preview
Cruz Azul clash with Atlas at Estadio Banorte, with kick-off set for 23:00 on Saturday 22 August.
Cruz Azul have been beaten in back-to-back Liga MX games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Club Tijuana at Estadio Caliente. Joel Huiqui's team had most of the ball boasting 58% possession and six shots on target, with Nicolas Ibanez being the goalscorer.
Atlas have enjoyed successive Liga MX away victories. Their most recent league match was a 2-1 home win at Estadio Jalisco where they beat Tigres UANL. Los Rojinegros enjoyed 47% possession and three shots on goal, with Manuel Capasso and Luis Esteves on the scoresheet.
H2H: 1-0 Win for Cruz Azul in Last Head-to-Head
It’s been three victories on the bounce for Cruz Azul when playing Atlas. In their last encounter, hosts Cruz Azul came out with a 1-0 win at Estadio Banorte. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in four Cruz Azul wins, four draws and two Atlas successes.
| Liga MX | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Atlas |
10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 16:17 | 17 |
| 7 |  Cruz Azul |
10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 19:18 | 16 |
Cruz Azul have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 9.7 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal. La Máquina Celeste have averaged 46.7% possession and 5.5 corners per game, conceding 1.4 goals and 4.0 corners from 8.3 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.
Top goalscorer Christian Ebere has found the net 4 times, Jeremy Marquez 3, with Nicolas Ibanez and two other players on 2. The leading assistors are Carlos Rodriguez and Jose Paradela with 3.
Atlas have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 7.5 attempts, 3.2 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. The Guadalajara side average 46.8% possession, 4.0 corners in their favour and 5.6 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 4.4 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts.
Arturo Gonzalez has top scored with 3, while Manuel Capasso and Aldo Rocha are next best on 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Arturo Gonzalez, Edgar Zaldivar and Gustavo Ferrareis who have all made 1.
Confirmed Lineups
Cruz Azul confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Kevin Mier (GK), Willer Ditta, Jose Paradela, Jesus Orozco, Jeremy Marquez, Omar Campos, Agustin Palavecino, Andres Montano, Carlos Rodriguez, Nicolas Ibanez, Christian Ebere.
Atlas confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Camilo Vargas (GK), Gaddi Aguirre, Manuel Capasso, Rodrigo Adrian Schlegel, Milton Valenzuela, Edgar Zaldivar, Paulo Ramirez, Duk, Arturo Gonzalez, Luis Esteves, Florian Monzon.
Main Match Prediction
Atlas with a +1.25 goal start look really appealing when it comes to this Liga MX clash. We’re expecting a fine performance from the visitors, with odds of -133 looking attractive.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Liga MX stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.
The best betting sites make it a 57.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
1
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1
Atlas
There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +575 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Christian Ebere (Cruz Azul) can be backed at +160 to cover the shots on goal total. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul) has netted two goals in his past ten Liga MX home games. It’s worth a play on the +525 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average of 4.80 corners for Cruz Azul in their past 5 matches, while the previous five Atlas away games have involved them conceding under 6.5 corners. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back Cruz Azul to go under the Team Corners line at a price of -125.
Cruz Azul
Atlas
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Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a bet builder, then why not take Atlas to cover the +1.25 Asian Handicap, both teams to find the net as well as Christian Ebere (Cruz Azul) to finish with over 1.5 shots on target.
A bet builder is a single event wager where you select outcomes for a particular football game. You’re able to forecast various outcomes, with the odds increasing each time before going ahead and placing this wager.
Cruz Azul vs Atlas 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.
The latest Cruz Azul odds are -192 which leads to them being favourites in this Liga MX clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 66% prospect of securing a victory. If you want to wager on the underdog, Atlas have been priced up at +460.
If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Cruz Azul are -102 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Atlas are +420 and the draw is priced at +125.
The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -128.
The top football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to Liga MX games, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.
Favourite Gabriel Matías Fernández is priced at +340 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +120.
Stats: Last 10 Liga MX matches only.
Cruz Azul have clocked up five wins, three draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.10.
Atlas have racked up five wins, four defeats and one draw in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
When the sides last met at Estadio Banorte, Cruz Azul beat Atlas 1-0. It’s been five Cruz Azul victories, two draws and two Atlas wins in the previous 9 H2H games at Estadio Banorte.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruz Azul Home Stats |
5-3-2 | 2.90 | 1.80 | 1.10 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
| Atlas Away Stats |
5-1-4 | 2.20 | 1.00 | 1.20 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | |
- 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
- Liga MX: 10/05 2026 Cruz Azul 1 Atlas 0
- Liga MX: 03/05 2026 Atlas 2 Cruz Azul 3
- Liga MX: 15/01 2026 Cruz Azul 2 Atlas 0
- Liga MX: 20/07 2025 Atlas 3 Cruz Azul 3
- Liga MX: 12/01 2025 Cruz Azul 1 Atlas 1
- Liga MX: 07/11 2024 Atlas 2 Cruz Azul 2
- Liga MX: 22/04 2024 Cruz Azul 2 Atlas 2
- Liga MX: 02/07 2023 Atlas 2 Cruz Azul 0
- Liga MX: 07/05 2023 Cruz Azul 0 Atlas 1
- Liga MX: 23/02 2023 Cruz Azul 1 Atlas 0
Cruz Azul League Stats
Atlas League Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 2.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 46.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 46.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Cruz Azul this season are Jeremy Marquez (2), Nicolas Ibanez (2), Agustin Palavecino (1)
- Top Assistors for Cruz Azul this season are Carlos Rodriguez (2), Luka Romero (2), Gabriel Fernandez (1)
Cruz Azul vs Atlas Lineups & Team News
Be smart with your bets — check the Cruz Azul vs Atlas team news beforehand. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Liga MX along with up-to-date injury news.
Cruz Azul Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Atlas Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cruz Azul Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Atlas Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cruz Azul Substitutes
- 1Andres Gudino
- 12Alan Montes
- 17Amaury Garcia
- 18Luka Romero
- 21Gabriel Fernandez
- 49Josue Diaz
- 55Rogelio Gonzalez
- 70Ivan Silva
- 213Jeyson Duran
Atlas Substitutes
- 2Gustavo Ferrareis
- 4Adrian Mora
- 5Jorge Rodriguez
- 17Rivaldo Lozano
- 22Antonio Sanchez
- 23Sergio Hernandez
- 27Victor Rios
- 192Jesus Serrato
- 203Jose Martin
- 251Luis Gamboa
Previous Cruz Azul Lineups
Previous Atlas Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Cruz Azul Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Joel Huiqui
Atlas Player Stats & Squad
Liga MX Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toluca | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 23:12 | 20 |
| 2 | América | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 21:10 | 20 |
| 3 | Guadalajara | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17:10 | 18 |
| 4 | Querétaro | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13:8 | 17 |
| 5 | León | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14:11 | 17 |
| 6 | Atlas | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16:17 | 17 |
| 7 | Cruz Azul | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 19:18 | 16 |
| 8 | Tijuana | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14:13 | 14 |
| 9 | Puebla | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 11:12 | 14 |
| 10 | Monterrey | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 16:14 | 13 |
| 11 | Pachuca | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15:11 | 12 |
| 12 | Pumas | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14:16 | 12 |
| 13 | San Luis | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14:18 | 12 |
| 14 | Atlante | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 12:15 | 11 |
| 15 | Tigres | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10:13 | 10 |
| 16 | Santos Laguna | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10:15 | 10 |
| 17 | Necaxa | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12:20 | 8 |
| 18 | Juárez | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 7:25 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | León | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Tijuana | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10:6 | 12 |
| 3 | América | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:2 | 10 |
| 4 | Monterrey | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11:6 | 10 |
| 5 | Cruz Azul | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12:12 | 10 |
| 6 | Toluca | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15:8 | 9 |
| 7 | Guadalajara | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9:6 | 9 |
| 8 | Tigres | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 9 | Santos Laguna | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3:3 | 7 |
| 10 | Atlante | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 11 | Necaxa | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8:12 | 6 |
| 12 | Puebla | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 13 | Pumas | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:8 | 5 |
| 14 | San Luis | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:8 | 5 |
| 15 | Atlas | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:8 | 5 |
| 16 | Querétaro | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 17 | Juárez | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4:10 | 3 |
| 18 | Pachuca | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6:8 | 2 |
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