Cruz Azul vs América Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

Liga MX Betting Preview: Cruz Azul vs América

Cruz Azul host América in this Liga MX encounter at Olimpico Universitario, with kick-off set for 23:05 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

There’s an attractive -172 available when it comes to Cruz Azul and América both scoring at least one goal. We’re expecting a nice return from this BTTS Yes wager based on the available stats.

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Cruz Azul faced Tigres UANL away when last in action. It was a 1-1 draw at El Volcán. La Máquina Celeste had 50% possession and recorded six shots on target, with Angel Sepulveda bagging the goal.

Club América beat Santos Laguna in their previous game, making it three consecutive wins. It was a 3-0 home triumph at Estadio de la Ciudad de los Deportes. Andre Jardine's side had fifteen shots on goal and boasted 57% possession, while Rodrigo Aguirre, Brian Rodriguez and Alan Cervantes found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 2-1 in favour of home side América when they last played Cruz Azul, with the clash taking place at Estadio Banorte. The past 10 H2H matches have seen both teams win three games along with four draws.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Cruz Azul	17	10	5	2	32	20	12	32:20	35
4	América	17	10	4	3	33	18	15	33:18	34

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Cruz Azul have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 6.3 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts. Nicolas Larcamon's men have averaged 54.4% possession and 6.0 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.2 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 7.2 attempts and 3.4 corners.

Gabriel Fernandez is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Angel Sepulveda, Jose Paradela and Carlos Rodriguez each have 3. The leading assistor is Jose Paradela with 3.

Club América have won 7, lost 1 and drawn 2, with an average of 2.2 goals from 12.2 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal. Las Águilas average 58.1% possession, 7.8 corners awarded and 3.8 corners against them, while conceding 0.9 goals from 5.3 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal.

Alex Zendejas is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Rodrigo Aguirre, Brian Rodriguez, Jose Zuniga and Allan Saint-Maximin have 2. Alex Zendejas and Alexis Gutierrez have been the top assists providers with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cruz Azul confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Andres Gudino (GK), Jorge Rodarte, Erik Lira, Jesus Orozco, Jorge Sanchez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Jose Paradela, Carlos Rodriguez, Lorenzo Faravelli, Luka Romero, Gabriel Fernandez.

América confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Luis Malagon (GK), Kevin Alvarez, Sebastian Caceres, Ramon Juarez, Cristian Borja, Erick Sanchez, Israel Reyes, Alexis Gutierrez, Victor Davila, Rodrigo Aguirre, Brian Rodriguez.

Cruz Azul vs América Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Cruz Azul vs América betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, corners market tip, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Goals could be scored by both teams in this Liga MX clash and that means heading to the Both Teams to Score market. We really like the -172 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the Liga MX experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key Cruz Azul vs América league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cruz Azul games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cruz Azul games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Cruz Azul games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 América games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 América games.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 63.3% chance of landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

BTTS Yes and Over 2.5 Goals are picks along the same lines and they can be combined on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. In the quest for a slightly bigger price, you can take this option.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruz Azul 1 - 1 América

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 +540 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Paul Brian Rodríguez Over 0.5 Shots On Target -132

Paul Brian Rodríguez (América) is available at -132 to finish with one or more shots on goal. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.

Latest Paul Brian Rodríguez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+310

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-128

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Luka Romero to Score +500

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul) has registered two goals in his past four Liga MX home games. There are odds of +500 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Luka Romero Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1300

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-250

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Corners Prediction

Cruz Azul Under 5.5 Corners -125

Cruz Azul have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in two straight games, with América conceding under 5.5 corners in the past seven matches. On this basis, we can take a price of -125 that this Cruz Azul Team Corners bet falls short of the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cruz Azul

Total

9.40 6.00 3.40

Home

10.70 7.50 3.20

Away

7.40 3.30 4.10

América

Total

11.60 7.80 3.80

Home

10.20 6.90 3.30

Away

8.60 4.60 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-111

Cruz Azul Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

América Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-128

X

+600

2

+135

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Cruz Azul vs América Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds show that Club América are +143 for a Liga MX victory, while Cruz Azul are +163. The draw is trading at +250 should you think the game will end all square.

América are available at odds of +114 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Cruz Azul to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -172.

It’s great that you can tap into hundreds of markets for every Liga MX game. Each of the leading football betting sites provide exciting pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

+163

X

+250

2

+143

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+128

2

+185

Double Chance

1X

-213

12

-400

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

-108

2

-127

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-141

2 Hcp -0.25

+114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+102

Over 2.5

-139

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+118

Ángel Sepúlveda is the First Goalscorer favourite at +480 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +175.

Ángel Sepúlveda (Cruz Azul)

First

+175

Anytime

+480

Rodrigo Aguirre (América)

First

+210

Anytime

+575

Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Jose Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

José Paradela (Cruz Azul)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Patricio Salas (América)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Paul Brian Rodríguez (América)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Álex Zendejas (América)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

Javairô Dilrosun (América)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Allan Saint-Maximin (América)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Álvaro Fidalgo (América)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Aarón Arredondo (América)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Erick Sanchez (América)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Angel Marquez (Cruz Azul)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Amaury García Moreno (Cruz Azul)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Jonathan dos Santos (América)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Cristian Jiménez (Cruz Azul)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Rodrigo Aguirre (América)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+120

Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+106

Jose Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+108

José Paradela (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-100

Patricio Salas (América)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-114

Paul Brian Rodríguez (América)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-128

Álex Zendejas (América)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-154

Allan Saint-Maximin (América)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-182

Javairô Dilrosun (América)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-200

Ángel Sepúlveda (Cruz Azul)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-286

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-250

Álvaro Fidalgo (América)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-270

Erick Sanchez (América)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-263

Aarón Arredondo (América)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-294

Angel Marquez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-385

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-400

Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-417

Jonathan dos Santos (América)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-476

Cristian Jiménez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-714

Cruz Azul vs América Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Cruz Azul vs América without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed Liga MX lineups alongside the newest injury information.

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