Cruz Azul vs Monterrey Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Mar 2025

BTTS Yes Could Be the Best Betting Angle

Cruz Azul and Monterrey both look capable of scoring when it comes to this contest, with readers recommended to visit the Both Teams to Score market and wager BTTS Yes at an appealing -125.

Cruz Azul Won 4-0 When Teams Last Met

Cruz Azul played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Estadio El Encanto against Mazatlán. Vicente Sanchez's team had most of the ball boasting 58% possession and three shots on target, while Mateusz Bogusz registered the goal.

Monterrey won their previous game, beating Santos Laguna at home. It was a 4-2 win at Estadio BBVA. Monterrey had ten shots on goal and boasted 61% possession, while German Berterame, Sergio Ramos, Sergio Canales and Gerardo Arteaga found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cruz Azul won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 4-0 away triumph when facing Monterrey at Estadio BBVA. The past 10 H2H meetings have resulted in four wins apiece along with two draws.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Monterrey	7	6	0	1	17	9	8	17:9	18
3	Cruz Azul	7	5	2	0	15	8	7	15:8	17

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Cruz Azul have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 10.4 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. The Mexico City outfit have averaged 59.3% possession and 6.9 corners per game, conceding 1.0 goals and 3.6 corners from 7.1 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.

Top scorer Ignacio Rivero has found the net 3 times, with Angel Sepulveda, Georgios Giakoumakis and Lorenzo Faravelli getting 2 each. Georgios Giakoumakis has made the most assists with 3.

Rayados have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 6.1 shots on goal, 13.5 attempts and 2.0 goals. Martin Demichelis' men average 59.5% possession, 6.5 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 7.7 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

German Berterame has scored 5 goals, followed by Sergio Canales on 4 and Oliver Torres with 3. Look no further than Jesus Corona for the top assist maker (6) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cruz Azul confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Kevin Mier (GK), Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi, Jorge Sanchez, Ignacio Rivero, Carlos Rodriguez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Mateusz Bogusz, Angel Sepulveda, Lorenzo Faravelli.

Monterrey confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Luis Cardenas (GK), Ricardo Chavez, John Medina, Sergio Ramos, Gerardo Arteaga, Jorge Rodriguez, Iker Fimbres, Sergio Canales, Oliver Torres, Lucas Ocampos, German Berterame.

Cruz Azul vs Monterrey Prediction & Betting Tips

The betting sites might have been too generous with their odds of -125 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. We can’t see any reason why the teams won’t find the net in this Liga MX match.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key Cruz Azul vs Monterrey 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 8 of the last 10 Monterrey games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Monterrey games.

BTTS Yes Probability

The betting sites make it a 55.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -125 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruz Azul 2 - 1 Monterrey

There are odds of +650 available that Cruz Azul land a 2-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -125

In terms of average corners for the past 5 Cruz Azul matches, the number is 13.20. The last 10 Monterrey games have averaged 10.70 corners. Our verdict is that there’s value when it comes the Total Corners line being covered, with odds of -125 on offer.

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

10.50 6.90 3.60

Home

9.70 7.30 2.40

Away

10.10 5.60 4.50

Monterrey

Total

10.70 6.50 4.20

Home

12.00 7.50 4.50

Away

9.50 4.70 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-132

Cruz Azul Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

Monterrey Corners

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-233

X

+650

2

+215

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Cruz Azul vs Monterrey Odds

With a 54% chance of winning, Cruz Azul are favourites to win this Liga MX match and they’re available at betting odds of -116 with the bookies. Monterrey are regarded as the least likely winner at +280.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price.

Should you want to back Cruz Azul to win this Liga MX match, then there is -270 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Monterrey chalked at +170.

Full-Time Result

1

-116

X

+265

2

+280

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+116

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-476

12

-435

X2

-127

Draw No Bet

1

-270

2

+170

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-116

2 Hcp +0.5

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-112

Over 2.5

-120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-139

No

-102

Cruz Azul vs Monterrey Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Cruz Azul vs Rayados team news.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Liga MX squads.

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