Cruz Azul vs Puebla Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Jul 2026
Cruz Azul vs Puebla Predictions
We are not only backing Cruz Azul to triumph but taking them on the Asian Handicap against Puebla. They can cover a -1.5 shortfall at odds of -115 which means we need the favourites to win by two goals or more.
Continue below for our full Cruz Azul vs Puebla betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Cruz Azul vs Puebla Preview
Cruz Azul go head-to-head with Puebla at Mexico City Stadium, with kick-off set for 21:00 on Tuesday 21 July.
Cruz Azul won their last game 3-2. This was an away victory at Estadio Alfonso Lastras against Atlético San Luis. The Mexico City side had ten shots on target and enjoyed 54% possession, with Jeremy Marquez bagging two goals and Gabriel Fernandez scoring the other.
Club Puebla won their previous game. It was on the road where Juárez were beaten 1-0 at Estadio Benito Juarez. La Franja enjoyed just 35% possession and had five shots on goal, with an early first half strike from Ignacio Maestro Puch proving the difference.
Cruz Azul Overcame Puebla in Last H2H
Cruz Azul have won the last two head-to-heads against Puebla. A 1-0 win when hosting at Mexico City Stadium came after a 3-0 away victory at Estadio Cuahutehmoc. The previous 10 H2H matches have included five wins for Cruz Azul, two victories for Puebla along with three draws.
| Liga MX | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Puebla |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9:9 | 10 |
| 10 |  Cruz Azul |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11:11 | 9 |
Cruz Azul have 6 wins and 4 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. La Máquina Celeste have averaged 51.1% possession and 5.7 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.1 goals from 3.1 shots on goal, 7.6 attempts and 3.8 corners.
Jeremy Marquez is the top goalscorer with 4, Christian Ebere has 3, with Gabriel Fernandez and two other players on 2. Jose Paradela is the leading assists maker on 3.
Club Puebla have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 9.3 attempts, 4.5 shots on goal and 0.9 goals. Albert Espigares' team average 48.8% possession, 4.5 corners in their favour and 7.0 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts.
Emiliano Gomez is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Ignacio Maestro Puch, Brayan Garnica, Iker Moreno and Owen Gonzalez have 1. Kevin Velasco has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Cruz Azul confirmed lineup (4-2-2-2): Kevin Mier (GK), Jeremy Marquez, Gonzalo Piovi, Jesus Orozco, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Erik Lira, Carlos Rodriguez, Jose Paradela, Luka Romero, Nicolas Ibanez, Gabriel Fernandez.
Puebla confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Gutierrez (GK), Angel Leyva, Facundo Almada, Juan Pablo Vargas, Fernando Monarrez, Sergio Sanabria, Alberto Herrera, Kevin Velasco, Alejandro Organista, Emiliano Gomez, Luifer Hernandez.
Main Match Prediction
Rather than back Cruz Azul to win, we’re going to take the -115 that the favourites overcome -1.5 on the Asian Handicap for this Liga MX match. They could prove too strong over ninety minutes.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest Liga MX stats.
According to the odds, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
3
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0
Puebla
A potentially entertaining bet is going for Cruz Azul to win by a 3-0 scoreline. At odds of +650, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.
Player Prop Picks
Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul) can be wagered at +160 to have at least one shot on goal. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
José Paradela (Cruz Azul) has racked up two goals in his past five Liga MX home games. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +180 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
The 2.5 corners line has been covered by Puebla in three consecutive games, while Cruz Azul have conceded 4.40 corners on average in their last 5 matches. There’s a chance to go over the Puebla Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -137 on offer.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for Cruz Azul on the Asian Handicap at -1.5, at least three goals to be scored and Puebla to finish with over 2.5 corners.
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Cruz Azul vs Puebla 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.
According to the betting odds, Cruz Azul are major -313 favourites with the bookies to triumph and that means a 76% chance of winning this Liga MX clash. Club Puebla are the outsiders at +750 which suggests a low likelihood of winning.
Cruz Azul can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting -130. However, Puebla are +575 and the draw is +150 if you want to take a different option.
If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. Both Teams to Score No is available at -127 for anyone expecting at least one side to draw a blank.
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Those interested in favourite Gabriel Matías Fernández to find the net first can get +270, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is -111.
Stats: Liga MX matches only
Cruz Azul are unbeaten in the last five games at Mexico City Stadium. The Mexico City side have racked up six victories, three draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 0.80.
Puebla have six defeats, three victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
Cruz Azul beat Puebla 1-0 when they last met at Mexico City Stadium. The previous 7 H2H meetings at Mexico City Stadium have featured three Puebla wins, three draws and one Cruz Azul victory.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruz Azul Home Stats |
6-3-1 | 2.50 | 1.70 | 0.80 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
| Puebla Away Stats |
3-1-6 | 2.10 | 0.70 | 1.40 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | |
- 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: 18/01 2026 Cruz Azul 1 Puebla 0
- Liga MX: 01/11 2025 Puebla 0 Cruz Azul 3
- Liga MX: 26/01 2025 Cruz Azul 1 Puebla 1
- Liga MX: 19/10 2024 Puebla 1 Cruz Azul 2
- Liga MX: 13/04 2024 Puebla 0 Cruz Azul 1
- Liga MX: 13/11 2023 Cruz Azul 1 Puebla 2
- Liga MX: 18/02 2023 Puebla 1 Cruz Azul 3
- Liga MX: 24/07 2022 Cruz Azul 2 Puebla 2
- Liga MX: 06/03 2022 Cruz Azul 1 Puebla 3
- Liga MX: 25/09 2021 Puebla 1 Cruz Azul 1
Cruz Azul League Stats
Puebla League Stats
- 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 2.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 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 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 7.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Cruz Azul this season are Jeremy Marquez (2), Gabriel Fernandez (1)
- Top Assistors for Cruz Azul this season are Carlos Rodriguez (1), Luka Romero (1)
Cruz Azul vs Puebla Lineups & Team News
Make sure to look over the Cruz Azul vs Puebla team news before betting. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Liga MX lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Cruz Azul Confirmed Lineup 4-2-2-2
Puebla Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cruz Azul Confirmed Lineup 4-2-2-2
Puebla Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cruz Azul Substitutes
- 1Andres Gudino
- 3Omar Campos
- 4Willer Ditta
- 8Agustin Palavecino
- 10Andres Montano
- 11Christian Ebere
- 12Alan Montes
- 14Juan Calero
- 17Amaury Garcia
- 22Jorge Rodarte
Puebla Substitutes
- 8Omar Moreno
- 10Mathias Tomas
- 13Eduardo Navarro
- 15Oscar Villa
- 16Alonso Ramirez
- 17Raul Castillo
- 22Carlos Baltazar
- 27Brayan Garnica
- 29Eduardo Mustre
- 33Jesus Ivan Rodriguez
Previous Cruz Azul Lineups
Previous Puebla Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Cruz Azul Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Joel Huiqui
Puebla Player Stats & Squad
Liga MX Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | América | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12:2 | 16 |
| 2 | Toluca | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:4 | 13 |
| 3 | Tijuana | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 4 | Atlas | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9:8 | 12 |
| 5 | Guadalajara | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 6 | Querétaro | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:7 | 10 |
| 7 | León | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 8 | Puebla | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:9 | 10 |
| 9 | Monterrey | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13:10 | 9 |
| 10 | Cruz Azul | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11:11 | 9 |
| 11 | Pachuca | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:8 | 8 |
| 12 | Pumas | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:8 | 8 |
| 13 | Necaxa | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8:11 | 7 |
| 14 | San Luis | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 15 | Atlante | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6:8 | 6 |
| 16 | Tigres | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8:10 | 5 |
| 17 | Santos Laguna | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4:11 | 1 |
| 18 | Juárez | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3:21 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tijuana | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 12 |
| 2 | América | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | 9 |
| 3 | Toluca | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 6 |
| 4 | Monterrey | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10:6 | 6 |
| 5 | Guadalajara | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 6 | León | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 6 |
| 7 | Necaxa | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 8 | Tigres | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 9 | Puebla | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 10 | Atlante | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 11 | Querétaro | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 12 | Cruz Azul | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 13 | Atlas | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 14 | San Luis | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 15 | Pumas | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:4 | 2 |
| 16 | Pachuca | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 1 |
| 17 | Santos Laguna | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0:2 | 1 |
| 18 | Juárez | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:10 | 0 |
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