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Football Mexico - Liga MX Olimpico Universitario Sat 18 Oct 23:05
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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.

The Both Teams to Score Odds Catch the Eye

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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América 2-1 Winners in Last H2H Battle

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
2 América logo América 12 8 3 1 26 11 15 26:11 27
4 Cruz Azul logo Cruz Azul 12 7 4 1 22 15 7 22:15 25
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Cruz Azul – Last 10 League Games

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.

América – Last 10 League Games

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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Cruz Azul predicted lineup (3-5-2): Kevin Mier (GK), Erik Lira, Willer Ditta, Jorge Rodarte, Jorge Sánchez, José Antonio Paradela, Lorenzo Faravelli, Carlos Rodriguez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Luka Romero, Gabriel Fernandez.

América predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Luis Malagón (GK), Kevin Alvarez, Sebastián Cáceres, Ramón Juárez, Cristian Borja, Israel Reyes Romero, Álvaro Fidalgo, Brian Rodríguez, Erick Sánchez, Allan Saint-Maximin, Rodrigo Aguirre.

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.

BTTS Yes Probability

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.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Cruz Azul Cruz Azul logo 1 - 1 América logo 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 BetMGM logo

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.

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Luka Romero to Score +500 BetMGM logo

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

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Corners Prediction

Cruz Azul Under 5.5 Corners -125 BetMGM logo

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 Logo Cruz Azul
Total
9.40 6.00 3.40
Home
10.70 7.50 3.20
Away
7.40 3.30 4.10
América Logo 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

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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes -172
Full-Time Result Draw +250
Shots On Target Paul Brian Rodríguez Over 0.5 -132

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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.

Betting Sites Predicting a Tight Affair

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 +112 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.

Ángel Sepúlveda Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

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

Player Goals
Ángel Sepúlveda (Cruz Azul)
First
+175
Anytime
+480
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Rodrigo Aguirre (América)
First
+210
Anytime
+575
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Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)
First
+230
Anytime
+600
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Jose Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)
First
+250
Anytime
+700
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Player Shots On Target
Rodrigo Aguirre (América)
Over 0.5
-244
Under 0.5
+135
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Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)
Over 0.5
-189
Under 0.5
+107
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Jose Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)
Over 0.5
-179
Under 0.5
+112
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Patricio Salas (América)
Over 0.5
-167
Under 0.5
-103
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Team Stats
Cruz Azul logo Cruz Azul League Stats
América logo América League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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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.

Cruz Azul Predicted Lineup 3-5-2

América Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Cruz Azul Predicted Lineup 3-5-2

23 Kevin Mier
6 Erik Lira 4 Willer Ditta 161 Jorge Rodarte
2 Jorge Sánchez 20 J. Antonio Paradela 8 Lorenzo Faravelli 19 Carlos Rodriguez 29 C. Rodolfo Rotondi
18 Luka Romero 21 Gabriel Fernandez
1 Luis Malagón
5 Kevin Alvarez 4 Sebastián Cáceres 29 Ramón Juárez 26 Cristian Borja
3 Israel Reyes Romero 8 Álvaro Fidalgo
7 Brian Rodríguez 28 Erick Sánchez 97 Allan Saint-Maximin
27 Rodrigo Aguirre

América Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Cruz Azul Lineups

04 Oct Liga MX
Tigres 1-1 Cruz Azul
28 Sep Liga MX
Tijuana 2-0 Cruz Azul
24 Sep Liga MX
Cruz Azul 2-2 Querétaro
19 Sep Liga MX
Cruz Azul 3-2 Juárez
13 Sep Liga MX
Pachuca 0-1 Cruz Azul
30 Aug Liga MX
Guadalajara 1-2 Cruz Azul

Previous América Lineups

04 Oct Liga MX
América 3-0 Santos Laguna
27 Sep Liga MX
América 4-1 Pumas
24 Sep Liga MX
San Luis 0-1 América
20 Sep Liga MX
Monterrey 2-2 América
13 Sep Liga MX
América 1-2 Guadalajara
30 Aug Liga MX
América 2-0 Pachuca

Injuries & Suspensions

Cruz Azul Injury Table
Type Name Info
Andres Montano Knee
América Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Mexico FlagLiga MX Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Toluca 12 9 1 2 35:16 28
2 América 12 8 3 1 26:11 27
3 Monterrey 12 8 2 2 25:19 26
4 Cruz Azul 12 7 4 1 22:15 25
5 Tigres 12 6 5 1 22:10 23
6 Tijuana 12 5 5 2 23:13 20
7 Pachuca 12 6 2 4 16:13 20
8 Juárez 12 5 3 4 16:15 18
9 Guadalajara 12 5 2 5 18:18 17
10 Pumas 12 3 4 5 15:19 13
11 Atlas 12 3 4 5 21:27 13
12 León 12 3 3 6 12:22 12
13 Mazatlán 12 2 5 5 15:21 11
14 Querétaro 12 3 2 7 14:21 11
15 San Luis 12 3 1 8 17:20 10
16 Santos Laguna 12 3 1 8 13:21 10
17 Necaxa 12 2 3 7 11:21 9
18 Puebla 12 1 2 9 10:29 5
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Tijuana 7 4 3 0 17:6 15
2 América 6 5 0 1 14:4 15
3 Cruz Azul 6 4 2 0 13:7 14
4 Toluca 6 4 1 1 19:10 13
5 Monterrey 5 4 1 0 12:5 13
6 Juárez 6 4 1 1 9:5 13
7 Tigres 6 3 2 1 12:4 11
8 Pachuca 6 3 0 3 6:6 9
9 Mazatlán 6 2 3 1 10:11 9
10 Santos Laguna 6 3 0 3 8:9 9
11 Necaxa 6 2 2 2 6:5 8
12 León 7 2 2 3 10:11 8
13 Atlas 6 2 2 2 13:15 8
14 Guadalajara 6 2 1 3 9:11 7
15 Querétaro 6 2 1 3 9:11 7
16 Pumas 6 1 3 2 6:7 6
17 Puebla 6 1 1 4 7:13 4
18 San Luis 5 0 1 4 3:8 1