Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Sep 2026

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Monterrey Asian Hcp 0.0 @ -139

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Monterrey at 0.0 look like an attractive bet on the Asian Handicap when they meet Cruz Azul. Backing the hosts at -139 means a nice payout if they win and our stake returned if they only draw the game.

Our Monterrey vs Cruz Azul betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Preview

Monterrey welcome Cruz Azul to Estadio BBVA, with kick-off set for 21:10 on Saturday 19 September.

Monterrey drew their last game 0-0 at home, with the action taking place at Estadio BBVA against Tigres UANL. They had most of the ball enjoying 63% possession and six shots on target.

Cruz Azul made it three consecutive wins after a 4-3 home success over Club América at Estadio Banorte. Joel Huiqui's team recorded ten shots on goal and had 43% possession, with Erik Lira, Jose Paradela, Jesus Orozco and Gabriel Fernandez on the scoresheet.

H2H: 7 Victories for Cruz Azul in Previous 10 Head-to-Head Games

Cruz Azul have avoided defeat against Monterrey in the past six games, with their last clash being a 1-1 CONCACAF Champions Cup draw at Estadio Cuahutehmoc. The past 10 H2H games have featured seven triumphs for Cruz Azul, one for Monterrey along with two draws.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Cruz Azul	8	5	0	3	16	14	2	16:14	15
12	Monterrey	7	3	1	3	13	10	3	13:10	10

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Rayados have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.6 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 15.4 attempts. Matias Almeyda's side have averaged 54.4% possession and 6.4 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.7 goals from 3.5 shots on goal, 7.6 attempts and 3.0 corners.

Top scorer Lucas Ocampos has found the net 7 times, with Hugo Cuypers and Diego Rossi getting 2 apiece. Diego Rossi and Ricardo Chavez have racked up the most assists with 3 each.

Cruz Azul have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.8 goals from 14.7 attempts and 6.7 shots on goal. La Máquina Celeste average 49.4% possession, 6.1 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against them, while conceding 1.5 goals from 10.4 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Jeremy Marquez and Nicolas Ibanez on 3, with Jose Paradela getting 2. Carlos Rodriguez has had 5 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Monterrey predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Esteban Andrada (GK), Ricardo Chávez, Víctor Andrés Guzmán, Stefan Medina, Luis Ricardo Reyes, Oliver Torres, Orbelin Pineda, Lucas Ariel Ocampos, Diego Rossi, Jesus Manuel Corona, Hugo Cuypers.

Cruz Azul predicted lineup (5-3-2): Kevin Mier (GK), Ángel Jeremy Márquez, Willer Ditta, Gonzalo Piovi, Jesús Orozco, Omar Campos, Agustín Palavecino, Erik Lira, Carlos Rodriguez, Nicolás Ibáñez, José Antonio Paradela.

Main Match Prediction

Taking Monterrey 0.0 at -139 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward. We get a nice return if they manage to win and the hosts could end up having the edge in this Liga MX match.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Monterrey in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Cruz Azul in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.

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 Liga MX stats.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 58.1% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Monterrey 2 - 1 Cruz Azul

We’re betting on Monterrey to secure a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +650 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jesús Corona Over 0.5 Shots On Target +123

Jesús Corona (Monterrey) is available to register a minimum of one shot on goal at +123. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

Latest Jesús Corona Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-

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Lucas Ocampos to Score +250

Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey) has netted four goals in his past four Liga MX home games. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +250 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Lucas Ocampos Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Monterrey Over 4.5 Corners -156

We’ve seen an average of 8.40 Monterrey corners in the past 5 games, with Cruz Azul conceding over 4.5 corners in the previous five away matches. We think this presents a convincing argument and we’ll bet on Monterrey to cover the Team Corners line which is on offer at odds of -156.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Monterrey

Total

9.40 6.40 3.00

Home

10.50 7.30 3.20

Away

9.30 4.50 4.80

Cruz Azul

Total

10.90 6.10 4.80

Home

9.40 5.70 3.70

Away

11.30 6.10 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-154

Monterrey Corners

Over 4.5

-156

Under 4.5

-100

Cruz Azul Corners

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-104

X

+650

2

+105

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Monterrey 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 chalked up at betting odds of +160 to defeat Monterrey, with their opponents operating at +135 with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +255 for this Liga MX clash.

It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +132. Alternatively, Monterrey can be backed at +170 and Cruz Azul are on offer at +195.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -263 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+135

X

+255

2

+160

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+132

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-222

12

-385

X2

-185

Draw No Bet

1

-139

2

-108

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+105

2 Hcp +0.25

-139

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+150

Over 2.5

-217

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-263

No

+165

Favourite Hugo Cuypers is priced at +380 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +125.

Hugo Cuypers (Monterrey)

First

+380

Anytime

+125

Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)

First

+450

Anytime

+150

Diego Rossi (Monterrey)

First

+600

Anytime

+190

Christian Ebere (Cruz Azul)

First

+600

Anytime

+200

Nicolás Ibañez (Cruz Azul)

First

+650

Anytime

+220

Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey)

First

+750

Anytime

+250

Roberto De La Rosa (Monterrey)

First

+750

Anytime

+250

Agustin Palavecino (Cruz Azul)

First

+800

Anytime

+270

José Paradela (Cruz Azul)

First

+850

Anytime

+280

Luca Orellano (Monterrey)

First

+900

Anytime

+320

Jesús Corona (Monterrey)

First

+1100

Anytime

+380

Iker Fimbres (Monterrey)

First

+1100

Anytime

+380

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

First

+1300

Anytime

+450

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)

First

+1300

Anytime

+450

Érick Aguirre (Monterrey)

First

+1400

Anytime

+500

Cesar Garza (Monterrey)

First

+1400

Anytime

+500

Andres Montano (Cruz Azul)

First

+1500

Anytime

+525

Angel Marquez (Cruz Azul)

First

+1500

Anytime

+525

Fidel Ambriz (Monterrey)

First

+1500

Anytime

+575

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

First

+1800

Anytime

+600

Oliver Torres (Monterrey)

First

+1800

Anytime

+600

César Bustos (Monterrey)

First

+1800

Anytime

+650

Amaury García Moreno (Cruz Azul)

First

+1800

Anytime

+650

Orbelín Pineda (Monterrey)

First

+1900

Anytime

+650

Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Diego Rossi (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Christian Ebere (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás Ibañez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Roberto De La Rosa (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-

Agustin Palavecino (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-

Luca Orellano (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-

José Paradela (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-

Hugo Cuypers (Monterrey)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-

Jesús Corona (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-

Iker Fimbres (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-

Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Andres Montano (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-

Angel Marquez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Amaury García Moreno (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

César Bustos (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Last 10 Liga MX matches only.
Monterrey have clocked up five losses, four wins and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Cruz Azul have five victories, four draws and one defeat in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

When the teams previously met at Estadio BBVA, Cruz Azul defeated Monterrey 3-2. Cruz Azul have won four of the previous 9 H2H games at Estadio BBVA, with Monterrey getting three victories along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Monterrey Home Stats		4-1-5	3.70	2.00	1.70	8	2	7	3
Cruz Azul Away Stats		5-4-1	3.30	1.90	1.40	7	3	10	0

• 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

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Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Lineups & Team News

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