Cruz Azul vs Juárez Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Oct 2026
Cruz Azul vs Juárez Predictions
Cruz Azul and Juárez both look capable of finding the net and we’re really taken by the -159 available when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. This means a nice return if there are goals at both ends.
Scroll down to view our Cruz Azul vs Juárez betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Cruz Azul vs Juárez Preview
Cruz Azul go head-to-head with Juárez at Estadio Banorte, with kick-off set for 23:10 on Saturday 17 October.
Cruz Azul played Pumas UNAM away in their last game. It was a 3-3 draw at Olimpico Universitario. Joel Huiqui's team boasted 68% possession and had six shots on target, with Agustin Palavecino, Andres Montano and Christian Ebere scoring one goal each.
Juárez played Club Tijuana at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Estadio Benito Juarez. They enjoyed 58% possession and managed four shots on goal, while Rodrigo Dourado was on the scoresheet.
H2H: Cruz Azul Won Previous Head-to-Head Clash
Cruz Azul have triumphed in the last two clashes against Juárez. A 4-3 away victory at Estadio Benito Juarez followed a 3-2 home win at Olimpico Universitario. Cruz Azul have six wins from the previous 10 H2H meetings, with two draws and two Juárez triumphs also happening.
| Liga MX | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Cruz Azul |
11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 21 | 1 | 22:21 | 17 |
| 18 |  Juárez |
11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 26 | -18 | 8:26 | 4 |
4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 6.5 shots on goal and 16.7 attempts. Cruz Azul have had 49.4% possession and 5.7 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.9 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts, while being awarded 4.9 corners.
Nicolas Ibanez leads the way with 4 goals, Gabriel Fernandez has 3, with Agustin Palavecino and two others on 2. Leading assistor is Jose Paradela with 5.
Bravos de Juárez have 1 victory, 8 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 2.5 shots on goal, 8.2 attempts and 0.8 goals. Pedro Caixinha's side average 43.1% possession, 3.4 corners awarded and 7.1 corners against, while 2.5 goals have been conceded from 16.8 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal.
Oscar Estupinan is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, while Rodrigo Dourado and Jose Luis Rodriguez both have 1. Jose Luis Rodriguez is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Cruz Azul predicted lineup (5-3-2): Kevin Mier (GK), Ángel Jeremy Márquez, Jorge Rodarte, Willer Ditta, Jesús Orozco, Omar Campos, Carlos Rodriguez, Erik Lira, Agustín Palavecino, Nicolás Ibáñez, Gabriel Fernandez.
Juárez predicted lineup (4-1-3-2): Sebastián Jurado (GK), Francisco Nevarez, Jesús Murillo, Gilberto Sepúlveda, Daniel Piña, Monchu, Leonardo Rodríguez, Denzell García, José Luis Rodríguez, Ricardinho, Oscar Estupiñán.
Main Match Prediction
The odds of -159 look too good to pass up when it comes to both teams scoring in this Liga MX showdown. A nice potential return is on the cards by taking this BTTS Yes option and we think it has a good chance.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
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According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 61.3% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Juárez
A 2-1 win in favor of Cruz Azul is available at odds of +600. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.
Player Prop Picks
Monchu (Juárez) can be backed to finish with at least one shot on goal at +200. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.
Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul) is available at +400 to find the net. All things considered, we think that the odds are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
In their past two matches, Juárez have covered the 3.5 corners line, while the last nine Cruz Azul games have involved them conceding over 3.5 corners. We think it’s achievable that Juárez will cover the Team Corners line and odds of +110 can be landed.
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Bet Builder Tips
Try out our same-game multi picks which include Yes on the Both Teams to Score market, Juárez with the +1.5 Asian Handicap and also Monchu (Juárez) to end up with one or more shots on target.
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Cruz Azul vs Juárez 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 Full-Time Result odds give Cruz Azul a 76% chance of triumphing which means that they’re overwhelming -313 favourites to win this Liga MX clash. Juárez are trading at a much larger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +650.
There is -116 available if you want to back Cruz Azul -1.5 on the Asian Handicap. This might appeal to bettors who think that they can overcome Juárez by a two-goal margin or bigger.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -159.
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Gabriel Matías Fernández is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +320 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is -114.
Stats: Last 10 Liga MX matches only.
Cruz Azul haven’t lost any of their past three games at Estadio Banorte. Joel Huiqui's team have managed five victories, three draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
The previous seven Juárez away matches have seen them beaten. They have managed eight defeats and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 2.70.
Cruz Azul beat Juárez 3-2 when they last met at Estadio Banorte. The previous 6 H2H matches at Estadio Banorte have seen Cruz Azul triumph every time.
| 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 | 3.40 | 1.90 | 1.50 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
| Juárez Away Stats |
0-2-8 | 3.60 | 0.90 | 2.70 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
- 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: 31/01 2026 Juárez 3 Cruz Azul 4
- Liga MX: 20/09 2025 Cruz Azul 3 Juárez 2
- Liga MX: 19/01 2025 Juárez 1 Cruz Azul 0
- Liga MX: 24/10 2024 Cruz Azul 4 Juárez 0
- Liga MX: 20/01 2024 Juárez 0 Cruz Azul 0
- Liga MX: 02/11 2023 Cruz Azul 2 Juárez 0
- Liga MX: 26/02 2023 Cruz Azul 1 Juárez 0
- Liga MX: 03/09 2022 Juárez 2 Cruz Azul 2
- Liga MX: 16/01 2022 Cruz Azul 1 Juárez 0
- Liga MX: 11/09 2021 Juárez 2 Cruz Azul 1
Cruz Azul League Stats
Juárez League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 2.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 2.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 7.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 7.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 49.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 43.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Cruz Azul this season are Gabriel Fernandez (4), Nicolas Ibanez (4), Jeremy Marquez (3)
- Top Assistors for Cruz Azul this season are Carlos Rodriguez (5), Jose Paradela (5), Andres Montano (2)
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Cruz Azul vs Juárez Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Cruz Azul vs Bravos before making your bets. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Liga MX along with up-to-date injury news.
Cruz Azul Predicted Lineup 5-3-2
Juárez Predicted Lineup 4-1-3-2
Cruz Azul Predicted Lineup 5-3-2
Juárez Predicted Lineup 4-1-3-2
Previous Cruz Azul Lineups
Previous Juárez Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Cruz Azul Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Joel Huiqui
Juárez Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | América | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 22:11 | 21 |
| 2 | Toluca | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 25:15 | 20 |
| 3 | Querétaro | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15:8 | 20 |
| 4 | Guadalajara | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18:11 | 19 |
| 5 | León | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15:12 | 18 |
| 6 | Atlas | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17:18 | 18 |
| 7 | Cruz Azul | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 22:21 | 17 |
| 8 | Tijuana | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15:14 | 15 |
| 9 | Puebla | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12:13 | 15 |
| 10 | Monterrey | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 17:15 | 14 |
| 11 | Pachuca | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 18:14 | 13 |
| 12 | Pumas | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 17:19 | 13 |
| 13 | Tigres | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13:15 | 13 |
| 14 | Santos Laguna | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 12:16 | 13 |
| 15 | San Luis | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 15:20 | 12 |
| 16 | Atlante | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 12:17 | 11 |
| 17 | Necaxa | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 15:23 | 9 |
| 18 | Juárez | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8:26 | 4 |
| # | 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 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11:3 | 11 |
| 4 | Tigres | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9:5 | 11 |
| 5 | Monterrey | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11:6 | 10 |
| 6 | Cruz Azul | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12:12 | 10 |
| 7 | Toluca | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15:8 | 9 |
| 8 | Guadalajara | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9:6 | 9 |
| 9 | Querétaro | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 10 | Santos Laguna | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3:3 | 7 |
| 11 | Puebla | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:6 | 6 |
| 12 | Atlante | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 13 | Pumas | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 6 |
| 14 | Atlas | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6:9 | 6 |
| 15 | Necaxa | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8:12 | 6 |
| 16 | San Luis | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7:10 | 5 |
| 17 | Juárez | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5:11 | 4 |
| 18 | Pachuca | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 3 |
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