León vs Cruz Azul Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Jan 2026

Liga MX Betting Preview: León vs Cruz Azul

León meet Cruz Azul at Estadio Nou Camp, with kick-off set for 20:00 on Saturday 10 January.

We’re fairly bullish about the chances of Cruz Azul when they go up against León. The visitors looks a value opportunity at -143 on the Full-Time Result market and we anticipate a return.

Club León have lost back-to-back Liga MX games, most recently suffering a 2-1 home defeat to Club Puebla at Estadio Nou Camp. Ignacio Ambriz's men enjoyed 52% possession and had three shots on target, while Ivan Moreno was the goalscorer.

Cruz Azul drew on the road in their previous game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Tigres UANL at El Volcán. La Máquina Celeste enjoyed 58% possession and had six shots on goal, with Juan Jose Purata (own goal) on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cruz Azul have seven straight victories against León. Their last encounter was at Olimpico Universitario, with Cruz Azul claiming a 4-1 home win. The past 10 H2H matches have included nine Cruz Azul wins along with a single draw.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Cruz Azul	7	5	1	1	13	8	5	13:8	16
13	León	7	2	1	4	7	10	-3	7:10	7

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Club León have 7 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.6 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts. La Fiera have averaged 53.9% possession and 5.2 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.2 goals from 5.4 shots on goal, 11.1 attempts and 4.7 corners.

James Rodriguez and Jose Alvarado lead the way with 2 goals, while Ivan Moreno has 1. James Rodriguez and Ivan Moreno have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece.

Cruz Azul have 4 victories, 1 defeat and 5 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 54.3% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 4.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 6.2 attempts.

The top scorers have been Gabriel Fernandez on 5, followed by Jeremy Marquez and Angel Sepulveda with 2. Carlos Rodriguez has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

León confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Oscar Garcia (GK), Bryan Colula, Jaine Barreiro, Sebastian Vegas, Salvador Reyes, Rodrigo Echeverria, Ivan Moreno, Fernando Beltran, Jose Rodriguez, Ismael Diaz, Rogelio Funes Mori.

Cruz Azul confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Andres Gudino (GK), Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi, Jorge Sanchez, Jeremy Marquez, Carlos Rodriguez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Jose Paradela, Luka Romero, Gabriel Fernandez.

León vs Cruz Azul Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our León vs Cruz Azul betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

We can’t resist the chance to back Cruz Azul as we think they’re likely to triumph in this Liga MX clash. A victory of sorts can be landed, with betting odds of -143 now available.

Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest stats and provide Liga MX betting predictions.

Key León vs Cruz Azul league stats:

• Cruz Azul have won 11 of their last 20 games.
• León have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• León have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• León have lost their last 2 games.
• León have lost their last 7 games against Cruz Azul.

The best betting sites make it a 58.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

The Match Result & Total market offers bettors some interesting options at bigger prices. It provides you the opportunity to bet Cruz Azul along with a specific goal total to be recorded.

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Our Match Prediction

Cruz Azul To Win @ -143 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

León 1 - 3 Cruz Azul

There are betting odds of +850 that Cruz Azul land a 3-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ismael Díaz Under 0.5 Shots On Target -159

Ismael Díaz (León) is available at -159 to fail to register a shot on goal. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.

Latest Ismael Díaz Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-154

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Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi to Score +400

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul) has netted two goals in his past nine Liga MX away matches. We’ll take a chance at +400 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+1050

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

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Corners Prediction

León Over 3.5 Corners -143

León have had over 3.5 corners in five straight home matches, while the last 5 Cruz Azul games have seen them concede an average of 5.20 corners. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get -143 that León go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

León

Total

9.90 5.20 4.70

Home

9.40 4.70 4.70

Away

9.80 4.60 5.20

Cruz Azul

Total

8.00 4.00 4.00

Home

10.10 6.50 3.60

Away

8.20 4.30 3.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-127

León Corners

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

-106

Cruz Azul Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-143

Most Corners

1

+185

X

+650

2

-185

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León vs Cruz Azul 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.

Cruz Azul are the shortest price to win this Liga MX clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 58% probability due to their -141 betting odds. Club León are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +350.

A 2+ goal margin of victory for Cruz Azul against León means a full payout at -110 when backing them on the Asian Handicap -0.75. A one-goal win means half the stake wins and half is refunded.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -154 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The leading football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest Liga MX games. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.

Full-Time Result

1

+350

X

+275

2

-141

Half-Time Result

1

+335

X

+135

2

+118

Double Chance

1X

-104

12

-476

X2

-625

Draw No Bet

1

+215

2

-357

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-118

2 Hcp -0.75

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+105

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-154

No

+108

There is -100 available that Gabriel Matías Fernández finds the net at any stage. He is available at +300 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)

First

-100

Anytime

+300

José Paradela (Cruz Azul)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Jose Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)

First

+210

Anytime

+550

Ismael Díaz (León)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

James Rodríguez (León)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Angel Marquez (Cruz Azul)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Ettson Ayon (León)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Rodrigo Echeverría (León)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Jordi Cortizo de la Piedra (León)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Amaury García Moreno (Cruz Azul)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Fernando Beltrán (León)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Ángel Estrada (León)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Carlos Cisneros (León)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Cristian Jiménez (Cruz Azul)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Sebastian Santos (León)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Carlos Vargas (Cruz Azul)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Jorge Sánchez (Cruz Azul)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Erik Lira (Cruz Azul)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

José Paradela (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-108

Jose Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-118

Ismael Díaz (León)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-154

Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-238

James Rodríguez (León)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-263

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Ettson Ayon (León)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Jordi Cortizo de la Piedra (León)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-333

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Rodrigo Echeverría (León)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-400

Angel Marquez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Ángel Estrada (León)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-500

Fernando Beltrán (León)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Carlos Cisneros (León)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-476

Sebastian Santos (León)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Amaury García Moreno (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Cristian Jiménez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Jorge Sánchez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-1429

Carlos Vargas (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-1429

Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-1429

Erik Lira (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-1667

León have failed to win in their last four matches at Estadio Nou Camp. Ignacio Ambriz's men have recorded five losses, three draws and two wins in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Cruz Azul haven’t lost any of their past five away games. La Máquina Celeste have five draws, four wins and one defeat in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

The last Estadio Nou Camp meeting saw Cruz Azul beat León 3-2. In the past 8 H2H matches at Estadio Nou Camp, we have seen six Cruz Azul wins, one León victory and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
León Home Stats		2-3-5	3.10	1.40	1.70	6	4	7	3
Cruz Azul Away Stats		4-5-1	2.40	1.40	1.00	4	6	6	4

• 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

León vs Cruz Azul Lineups & Team News

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