Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

Liga MX Betting Preview: Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara

Cruz Azul go head-to-head with Guadalajara at Estadio Banorte, with kick-off set for 22:00 on Saturday 21 February.

The Asian Handicap selection of Cruz Azul 0.0 means that there is money back if the game ends level. We can get odds of -143 that they manage to beat Guadalajara and we’re confident with this bet.

Cruz Azul have enjoyed three straight Liga MX home victories at Estadio Banorte. Last time out, Tigres UANL were beaten 2-1. Nicolas Larcamon's men had 40% of possession and six shots on target, while Joaquim (own goal) and Nicolas Ibanez scored one goal each.

Guadalajara beat Club América in their previous game, making it six consecutive wins. It was a 1-0 home triumph at Estadio Akron. They had two shots on goal and recorded 60% possession, with Armando Gonzalez on target late in the first half.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cruz Azul have avoided defeat against Guadalajara in the past six meetings. In their last encounter, Cruz Azul enjoyed a 3-2 scoreline on home soil at Olimpico Universitario. The previous 10 H2H games have included six wins for Cruz Azul, three triumphs for Guadalajara and a single draw.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Guadalajara	6	6	0	0	11	4	7	11:4	18
2	Cruz Azul	6	4	1	1	11	7	4	11:7	13

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5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. Cruz Azul have had 51.2% possession and 5.2 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.1 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 6.1 attempts, while being awarded 4.2 corners.

Jose Paradela is the top scorer with 4 goals, Gabriel Fernandez has 3, with Agustin Palavecino and Carlos Rodriguez on 2. Gabriel Fernandez is the leading assists maker on 4.

Chivas have won 8, lost 1 and drawn 1, averaging 10.5 attempts, 4.4 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. Gabriel Milito's team average 55.3% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 2.4 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts.

Armando Gonzalez has top scored with 7, while Efrain Alvarez, Daniel Aguirre and Roberto Alvarado are next on 2. Roberto Alvarado and Richard Ledezma have had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Cruz Azul predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Andrés Gudiño (GK), Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi, Willer Ditta, Omar Campos, Agustín Palavecino, Ángel Jeremy Márquez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Carlos Rodriguez, José Antonio Paradela, Nicolás Ibáñez.

Guadalajara predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): José Raúl Rangel (GK), Daniel Aguirre, Diego Campillo, José Castillo, Richard Ledezma, Fernando González, Omar Govea, Bryan González, Roberto Alvarado, Efrain Álvarez, Armando González.

Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Cruz Azul are going to win, consider backing them at -143 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The home team could have the upper hand in this Liga MX clash.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest Liga MX form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Cruz Azul in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Cruz Azul in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Cruz Azul in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Guadalajara in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Cruz Azul in 6 of their last 10 games against Guadalajara.

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 58.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruz Azul 2 - 1 Guadalajara

One bet that has caught our eye is Cruz Azul to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +650 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Carlos Rodriguez to Score +700

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul) has netted two goals in his past ten Liga MX games. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +700 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Carlos Rodriguez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+700

First

+1900

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -127

We’ve not seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered in six consecutive Guadalajara games. We expect the teams to fall short and this Total Corners bet can be backed at -127.

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 5.20 4.20

Home

9.30 5.60 3.70

Away

8.10 4.30 3.80

Guadalajara

Total

6.90 4.50 2.40

Home

8.90 5.10 3.80

Away

8.50 5.00 3.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-132

Cruz Azul Corners

Over 4.5

-159

Under 4.5

-100

Guadalajara Corners

Over 4.5

+106

Under 4.5

-167

Most Corners

1

-137

X

+650

2

+140

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Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara 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.

Cruz Azul are +140 with the bookies to get the better of Guadalajara, with the latter having betting odds of +180. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this Liga MX encounter, this can be wagered at +235.

If you fancy Cruz Azul to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of +190. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Guadalajara at +220 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +120.

If you want to back how many goals will be scored, you can get a similar price on Under or Over 2.5 Goals. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -164 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+140

X

+235

2

+180

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

+120

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-270

12

-385

X2

-208

Draw No Bet

1

-143

2

-104

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+106

2 Hcp +0.25

-137

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-109

Over 2.5

-123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+115

Favourite Gabriel Matías Fernández is available at +370 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)

First

+140

Anytime

+370

Armando González (Guadalajara)

First

+145

Anytime

+370

Ángel Sepúlveda (Guadalajara)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

José Paradela (Cruz Azul)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Ricardo Marin (Guadalajara)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Jonathan Pérez (Guadalajara)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Roberto Alvarado (Guadalajara)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Efrain Alvarez (Guadalajara)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Agustin Palavecino (Cruz Azul)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Brian Gutierrez (Guadalajara)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Omar Govea (Guadalajara)

First

+460

Anytime

+1150

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Andres Montano (Cruz Azul)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Bryan Gonzalez (Guadalajara)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Richard Ledezma (Guadalajara)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Angel Marquez (Cruz Azul)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Amaury García Moreno (Cruz Azul)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Cristian Jiménez (Cruz Azul)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Cruz Azul haven’t been beaten in ten straight games at Estadio Banorte. Nicolas Larcamon's men have recorded nine victories and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 0.60.

Guadalajara are three wins from three on their travels. They have recorded seven victories, two defeats and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

In the last meeting at Estadio Banorte, Cruz Azul defeated Guadalajara by a 3-2 scoreline. In the past 7 H2H matches at Estadio Banorte, we have seen four Cruz Azul wins, two Guadalajara victories and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Cruz Azul Home Stats		9-1-0	2.40	1.80	0.60	5	5	5	5
Guadalajara Away Stats		7-1-2	3.00	1.80	1.20	6	4	6	4

• 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

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