Cruz Azul vs Puebla Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Jan 2025

Cruz Azul Should Prove Too Strong

Cruz Azul might enjoy a pretty comfortable win over Puebla and we’re going to have an Asian Handicap wager. Take the home team off -1.5 at -108 to claim a victory by at least two goals.

Cruz Azul Overcame Puebla in Previous Clash

Cruz Azul were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Juárez at Estadio Benito Juarez. The Mexico City team boasted a total of 64% possession but surprisingly had no shots on target.

Club Puebla were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 2-1 at home to Atlético San Luis at Estadio Cuahutehmoc. Pablo Guede's men had just 38% possession and totalled two shots on goal, with Facundo Waller on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cruz Azul are bidding for a third successive win against Puebla, having previously obliged on the road by 2-1 and 1-0 scorelines at Estadio Cuahutehmoc. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen four draws and three wins each.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Cruz Azul	3	1	2	0	7	4	3	7:4	5
14	Puebla	3	1	0	2	4	5	-1	4:5	3

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 9.7 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. Cruz Azul have had 58.8% possession and 6.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 5.9 attempts and 2.3 shots on goal, while earning 3.3 corners.

Angel Sepulveda leads the way with 5 goals, Ignacio Rivero has 3, with Gabriel Fernandez and two others on 1. Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi and Carlos Rodriguez have been top assistors with 2.

Club Puebla have won 1, lost 8 and drawn 1, with an average of 0.9 goals from 7.5 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal. La Franja average 36.0% possession, 3.6 corners awarded and 7.5 corners against them, while conceding 2.1 goals from 13.2 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal.

The leading scorers have been Emiliano Gomez and Luis Quinones with 3, while Facundo Waller has 1. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Raul Castillo, Luis Quinones and Facundo Waller who have all made 1.

Confirmed Lineups

Cruz Azul confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Kevin Mier (GK), Jorge Sanchez, Willer Ditta, Gonzalo Piovi, Omar Campos, Ignacio Rivero, Carlos Rodriguez, Lorenzo Faravelli, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Gabriel Fernandez, Angel Sepulveda.

Puebla confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Miguel Ponce Jimenez (GK), Jose Pachuca, Emanuel Gularte, Efrain Orona, Jesus Rivas, Brayan Angulo, Alberto Herrera, Pablo Gonzalez, Facundo Waller, Cristian Mares, Emiliano Gomez.

Cruz Azul vs Puebla Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re expecting Cruz Azul to dominate this Liga MX match and the Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back the favourites at -1.5. Odds of -108 are attractive that they are able to enjoy a handsome win.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Key Cruz Azul vs Puebla league stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Cruz Azul in 5 of their last 10 games at home.

Cruz Azul -1.5 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 51.9% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruz Azul 4 - 1 Puebla

Let’s go for Cruz Azul to win 4-1, a bet which is available at +1800. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Corners Prediction

Puebla Under 2.5 Corners -120

In their past two away matches, Puebla have not covered the 2.5 corners line, with Cruz Azul conceding 2.00 corners on average in their last 5 home games. The Puebla Team Corners line could be on the high side based on the latest stats and -120 is available to back.

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

9.50 6.20 3.30

Home

9.80 6.80 3.00

Away

9.10 5.40 3.70

Puebla

Total

11.10 3.60 7.50

Home

10.00 5.00 5.00

Away

11.20 2.90 8.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-138

Under 9.5

-100

Cruz Azul Corners

Over 6.5

-150

Under 6.5

+110

Puebla Corners

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-667

X

+850

2

+460

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Cruz Azul vs Puebla Odds

The bookies are taking no chances with their betting odds of -350 about Cruz Azul which reflects they have a 78% chance of winning this Liga MX encounter. Club Puebla are regarded as the least likely winner at +900.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds.

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Full-Time Result

1

-350

X

+450

2

+900

Half-Time Result

1

-138

X

+150

2

+850

Double Chance

1X

-1587

12

-699

X2

+250

Draw No Bet

1

-1205

2

+700

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-114

2 Hcp +1.5

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+107.5

Over 2.5

-138

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+125

No

-175

Cruz Azul vs Puebla Lineups & Team News

Our Cruz Azul vs Puebla team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Liga MX squads.

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