Cruz Azul vs León Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 11 May 2025
We’re Backing Cruz Azul To Claim Victory
We're counting down to the second leg of this Liga MX Clausura quarter-final tie when Cruz Azul clash with León at Estadio Olímpico Universitario. Cruz Azul won the first leg 3-2.
Cruz Azul could land the money against León and we’ll take this pick on the Full-Time Result market. There are appealing odds of -130 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.
8 Triumphs for Cruz Azul in Previous 10 H2H Clashes
Cruz Azul beat León 3-2 away in the first leg. Cruz Azul enjoyed 54% possession and won the shots on target 6-4 in a clash where León had Adonis Frias sent off in the 51st minute. Andres Montano (2) and Ignacio Rivero found the net for La Máquina Celeste, while Sebastian Santos and Ivan Moreno scored for León.
Cruz Azul have beaten León in the last five games. They’ve also claimed 8 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.
Liga MX | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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3 | ![]() |
7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 15:8 | 17 |
8 | ![]() |
7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 8:9 | 10 |
6 wins and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 11.4 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. Cruz Azul have had 52.2% possession and 4.5 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.9 goals from 7.1 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.2 corners.
Top goalscorer Andres Montano has found the net 4 times, with Ignacio Rivero, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi and Angel Sepulveda scoring 3 each. Mateusz Bogusz is the leading assists maker on 3.
León – Last 10 League GamesClub León have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, with an average of 9.3 attempts, 4.6 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. Eduardo Berizzo's team average 51.0% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 2.9 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 5.4 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts.
Stiven Mendoza got 3 goals, Jhonder Cadiz notched 2, while Sebastian Santos and two other players scored 1. James Rodriguez, Jhonder Cadiz and Sebastian Santos have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Cruz Azul confirmed lineup (3-5-1-1): Kevin Mier (GK), Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Jesus Orozco, Jorge Sanchez, Ignacio Rivero, Carlos Rodriguez, Lorenzo Faravelli, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Andres Montano, Angel Sepulveda.
León confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alfonso Blanco (GK), Ivan Moreno, Jaine Barreiro, Rodrigo Echeverria, Salvador Reyes, Nicolas Fonseca, Andres Guardado, Edgar Guerra, James Rodriguez, Stiven Mendoza, Jhonder Cadiz.
Cruz Azul vs León Prediction & Betting Tips
There are several reasons to back Cruz Azul, especially considering that you can get value odds of -130. We think that the Mexico City team will have too much in hand for this Liga MX quarter-final encounter.
We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.
Key Cruz Azul vs León league stats:
Cruz Azul to Win Probability
According to the bookies, our pick has a 56.5% chance of landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
For those bettors who want to boost their odds for Cruz Azul to secure a victory, why not combine this pick with some of the other available options in a Bet Builder.

Correct Score Prediction
We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +650 and it involves Cruz Azul winning 2-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Corners Prediction
It has been six straight León games involving the 9.5 Total Corners line not being covered, with five consecutive Cruz Azul matches seeing the same thing happen. If you agree with our verdict that the Total Corners line is too high, go for odds of -108 that the teams go under.






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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re keen to place a bet builder, go for Cruz Azul to claim a victory, three or more goals together with less than 9.5 corners to be taken.
The bet builder route is a great one for football fans requiring a tailored same-game multi on a match. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.
Cruz Azul vs León 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.
Latest Match Odds Suggest Cruz Azul Win
Cruz Azul are the -143 favourites and that means a 59% chance of winning this Liga MX match according to the betting odds at the bookies. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +335 about Club León.
You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Over or Under 2.5 Goals.
If you fancy Cruz Azul but want money back if this Liga MX match is a draw, then you can get -357. You can bet on Club León at +205 on the Draw No Bet market.







Ángel Sepúlveda Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer
Ángel Sepúlveda can be backed to find the net anytime at +123, with +295 available that the market leader scores the first goal.




- Liga MX: 12/05 2025 Cruz Azul 2 León 1
- Liga MX: 09/05 2025 León 2 Cruz Azul 3
- Liga MX: 16/04 2025 Cruz Azul 2 León 1
- Liga MX: 15/09 2024 León 1 Cruz Azul 2
- Liga MX: 22/02 2024 León 2 Cruz Azul 3
- Liga MX: 29/10 2023 Cruz Azul 1 León 0
- Liga MX: 09/04 2023 León 0 Cruz Azul 0
- Liga MX: 09/10 2022 Cruz Azul 1 León 0
- Liga MX: 16/09 2022 Cruz Azul 2 León 1
- Liga MX: 08/02 2022 León 0 Cruz Azul 1


- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 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 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 52.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.50% 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 Angel Sepulveda (3)
- Top Assistors for Cruz Azul this season are Jose Paradela (1), Mateusz Bogusz (1)
Cruz Azul vs León Lineups & Team News
Our Cruz Azul vs León team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.
Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Liga MX squads.
Cruz Azul Confirmed Lineup 3-5-1-1
León Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cruz Azul Confirmed Lineup 3-5-1-1
León Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cruz Azul Substitutes
- 1Andres Gudino
- 3Omar Campos
- 7Mateusz Bogusz
- 11Georgios Giakoumakis
- 14Alexis Gutierrez
- 18Luka Romero
- 32Cristian Jimenez
- 33Gonzalo Piovi
- 35Luis Gutierrez
- 194Amaury Morales
León Substitutes
- 2Mauricio Isais
- 5Sebastian Fierro
- 8E. Ariel Rigoni
- 12Oscar Jimenez
- 14Ettson Ayon
- 24Carlos Cisneros
- 25Paul Bellon
- 27Angel Estrada
- 28Jose David Ramirez
- 31Sebastian Santos
Previous Cruz Azul Lineups
Previous León Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Monterrey | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 17:9 | 18 |
2 | América | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15:6 | 17 |
3 | Cruz Azul | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15:8 | 17 |
4 | Tigres | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16:8 | 13 |
5 | Toluca | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16:10 | 13 |
6 | Pachuca | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11:7 | 13 |
7 | Juárez | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7:7 | 11 |
8 | León | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8:9 | 10 |
9 | Tijuana | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10:9 | 9 |
10 | Santos Laguna | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9:11 | 6 |
11 | Mazatlán | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:10 | 6 |
12 | Pumas | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6:8 | 6 |
13 | San Luis | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10:13 | 6 |
14 | Necaxa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6:10 | 5 |
15 | Atlas | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:18 | 5 |
16 | Guadalajara | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9:12 | 4 |
17 | Querétaro | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7:15 | 4 |
18 | Puebla | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:18 | 4 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Cruz Azul | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 10 |
2 | Monterrey | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 9 |
3 | América | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 9 |
4 | León | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 7 |
5 | Juárez | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 7 |
6 | Tigres | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:3 | 6 |
7 | Pachuca | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
8 | Santos Laguna | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:5 | 6 |
9 | Mazatlán | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:5 | 5 |
10 | Tijuana | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:4 | 5 |
11 | Toluca | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 4 |
12 | Necaxa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
13 | Querétaro | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:7 | 4 |
14 | Guadalajara | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | 3 |
15 | Puebla | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:9 | 3 |
16 | Pumas | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
17 | Atlas | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:10 | 1 |
18 | San Luis | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | 0 |

















