Cruz Azul vs Pumas Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Nov 2025

Liga MX Betting Preview: Cruz Azul vs Pumas

Cruz Azul welcome Pumas to Olimpico Universitario, with kick-off set for 22:05 on Saturday 8 November. Our betting preview features expert Liga MX predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Cruz Azul look like a spot of value at -147 when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. The home team should be able to deliver a victory against Pumas based on the information available.

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Cruz Azul have triumphed in back-to-back Liga MX games. The latest of these was on the road where Club Puebla were beaten 3-0 at Estadio Cuahutehmoc. La Máquina Celeste had seven shots on target and enjoyed 58% possession, with Mateusz Bogusz, Jeremy Marquez and Omar Campos scoring one goal each.

Pumas UNAM won their previous game which was at home. It was a 4-1 triumph at Olimpico Universitario against Club Tijuana. They were 52% in the possession stakes and had eight shots on goal, while Jose Macias, Alvaro Angulo, Rodrigo Lopez and Ruben Duarte found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cruz Azul have landed wins in their last two clashes against Pumas. There was a 3-2 home triumph at Estadio Banorte after winning 2-0 away at Olimpico Universitario. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with five Cruz Azul wins, two Pumas victories and three draws.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Pumas	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
6	Cruz Azul	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. Cruz Azul have had 53.5% possession and 4.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 7.7 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 3.3 corners.

Top goalscorer is Gabriel Fernandez on 4 goals, while Jose Paradela has bagged 3 and Angel Sepulveda 2. Carlos Rodriguez and Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi are tied for the most assists on 3.

Pumas UNAM have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 7.4 attempts, 3.9 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. They average 50.7% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 4.3 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts.

Jose Macias has scored 4 goals, followed by Guillermo Martinez on 3 and Alan Medina with 2. Jorge Ruvalcaba has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cruz Azul confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Kevin Mier (GK), Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Jesus Orozco, Jorge Sanchez, Jeremy Marquez, Carlos Rodriguez, Omar Campos, Jose Paradela, Mateusz Bogusz, Gabriel Fernandez.

Pumas confirmed lineup (4-1-3-2): Keylor Navas (GK), Pablo Bennevendo, Nathan Silva, Ruben Duarte, Alvaro Angulo, Jose Caicedo, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Alan Medina, Jorge Ruvalcaba, Rodrigo Lopez, Jose Macias.

Cruz Azul vs Pumas Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Cruz Azul vs Pumas, including a key match prediction, our correct score selection, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll take the plunge and back Cruz Azul to secure victory when they line up in this Liga MX game. There’s plenty of confidence behind this wager and the odds of -147 look attractive.

It's essential to know the players who are missing for the next clash along with the form for each of the two sides. If you’re looking for the best Liga MX stats, we will showcase them and they provide the foundation for our football picks.

Key Cruz Azul vs Pumas league stats:

• Cruz Azul have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Cruz Azul have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Cruz Azul have won 2 consecutive games.
• Cruz Azul have won the last 2 games between these teams.

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 59.5% likelihood of our pick winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

There are some excellent alternatives when it comes to backing Cruz Azul if you think they’ll prove too strong. One option is the Asian Handicap where you can choose a line at bigger odds.

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Our Match Prediction

Cruz Azul To Win @ -147 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruz Azul 2 - 0 Pumas

Cruz Azul are available at +650 when it comes to them winning 2-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: José Paradela Over 0.5 Shots On Target -156

José Paradela (Cruz Azul) can be wagered at -156 to record a minimum of one shot on goal. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.

Latest José Paradela Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-114

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Carlos Rodriguez to Score +525

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul) has managed three goals in his past ten Liga MX matches on home soil. We’re content to land the +525 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Carlos Rodriguez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+525

First

+1400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-526

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -149

The 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in six consecutive Cruz Azul matches, with the last ten Pumas away games averaging 8.20 corners. We think the teams might fall short of the mark, with odds of -149 available when it comes to this Total Corners pick.

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

7.80 4.50 3.30

Home

10.50 7.30 3.20

Away

7.10 3.70 3.40

Pumas

Total

8.80 4.40 4.40

Home

8.00 4.80 3.20

Away

8.20 3.20 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-147

Under 8.5

-102

Cruz Azul Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

Pumas Corners

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-163

Most Corners

1

-244

X

+700

2

+245

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Cruz Azul vs Pumas 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.

With a 60% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Cruz Azul are favourites to prosper in this Liga MX encounter and they’re available at -147 with the bookies. At +350, Pumas UNAM are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

One Asian Handicap bet involves backing Cruz Azul -0.75 at -110. If they beat Pumas by 2+ goals, you get a full payout. You also get a return on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -133.

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Full-Time Result

1

-147

X

+285

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+130

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-500

X2

-102

Draw No Bet

1

-370

2

+225

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-110

2 Hcp +0.75

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-105

Over 2.5

-130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-106

Ángel Sepúlveda is available at +135 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +370 to find the net first.

Ángel Sepúlveda (Cruz Azul)

First

+135

Anytime

+370

Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)

First

+190

Anytime

+500

José Paradela (Cruz Azul)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Jose Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Pedro Vite (Pumas)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Jorge Ruvalcaba (Pumas)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Angel Marquez (Cruz Azul)

First

+510

Anytime

+1300

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Amaury García Moreno (Cruz Azul)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Aaron Ramsey (Pumas)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Rodrigo Lopez (Pumas)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Cristian Jiménez (Cruz Azul)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Adalberto Carrasquilla (Pumas)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Álvaro Angulo (Pumas)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Ángel Sepúlveda (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-294

Under 0.5

+160

Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-102

José Paradela (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-114

Jose Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-119

Jorge Ruvalcaba (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Pedro Vite (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-313

Aaron Ramsey (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Angel Marquez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-526

Rodrigo Lopez (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Amaury García Moreno (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Cristian Jiménez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-909

Álvaro Angulo (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-1000

Cruz Azul vs Pumas Lineups & Team News

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