Necaxa vs Cruz Azul Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Jan 2025

Rayos to Give Cruz Azul a Tough Test

Necaxa +0.5 could be the best bet to have and the latest stats back this up. Take the hosts at -100 on the Asian Handicap against Cruz Azul, with this being a confident selection on this team.

Cruz Azul 3-0 to the Good in Previous H2H

Club Necaxa have won two on the spin, triumphing 3-0 in their previous game. This was away from home against Atlético San Luis at Estadio Alfonso Lastras. Nicolas Larcamon's team recorded six shots on target and had 41% possession, with Diber Cambindo registering two goals and Jose Paradela scoring one.

Cruz Azul played Club Puebla at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Estadio Azteca. The Mexico City club racked up two shots on goal and enjoyed 70% possession, with Lorenzo Faravelli finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cruz Azul overcame Necaxa at home when the teams last played. It was a 3-0 scoreline at Estadio Azteca. In the previous 10 H2H matches, we have seen six Cruz Azul victories, three Necaxa wins and one draw.

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

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2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. Club Necaxa have had 43.4% possession and 4.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.2 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts, while being awarded 4.4 corners.

Top goalscorer Diber Cambindo has found the net 6 times, with Jose Paradela, Tomas Badaloni and Ricardo Monreal scoring 2 each. Agustin Palavecino and Jose Paradela are tied for the most assists on 3.

Cruz Azul have 2 victories, 3 defeats and 5 draws, with an average of 1.3 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. Martin Anselmi's men have averaged 60.1% possession, 6.0 corners taken and 3.2 corners against, while conceding 1.3 goals from 2.3 shots on goal and 5.1 attempts.

Angel Sepulveda is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Ignacio Rivero on 2, with Lorenzo Faravelli and two others bagging 1. Look no further than Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Necaxa confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ezequiel Unsain (GK), Kevin Rosero, Alexis Pena, Agustin Oliveros, Manuel Mayorga, Diego De Buen, Jose Rodriguez, Jose Paradela, Agustin Palavecino, Pavel Perez, Diber Cambindo.

Cruz Azul confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Kevin Mier (GK), Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi, Jesus Orozco, Alexis Gutierrez, Carlos Rodriguez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Ignacio Rivero, Luka Romero, Georgios Giakoumakis.

Necaxa vs Cruz Azul Prediction & Betting Tips

Necaxa are a confident choice with a +0.5 goal start. The home team should be able to win or draw this Liga MX game, with this Asian Handicap prediction looking like a value bet at -100.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. Team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Necaxa vs Cruz Azul league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Necaxa in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Necaxa in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Necaxa in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cruz Azul in any of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cruz Azul in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cruz Azul in 5 consecutive games.

Rayos +0.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Necaxa Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -100 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Necaxa 0 - 0 Cruz Azul

We’re sweet on the prospect of a 0-0 draw which is available at odds of +850. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -120

There’s been a corner average of 8.00 in the past 5 home matches involving Necaxa, with under 9.5 corners occurring in the previous two Cruz Azul games. We think the teams might fall short of the mark, with odds of -120 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

Necaxa

Total

8.40 4.00 4.40

Home

8.10 4.20 3.90

Away

10.60 4.60 6.00

Cruz Azul

Total

9.20 6.00 3.20

Home

9.10 6.30 2.80

Away

9.10 5.40 3.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-120

Necaxa Corners

Over 3.5

-163

Under 3.5

+120

Cruz Azul Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Most Corners

1

+132

X

+575

2

-137

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Necaxa vs Cruz Azul Odds

Cruz Azul are the shortest price to win this Liga MX game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 45% probability due to their +120 betting odds. Club Necaxa are the outsiders at +250 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price.

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Full-Time Result

1

+250

X

+220

2

+120

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

+110

2

+187.5

Double Chance

1X

-150

12

-275

X2

-350

Draw No Bet

1

+137.5

2

-188

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-103

2 Hcp -0.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-133

Over 2.5

+105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-105

Necaxa vs Cruz Azul Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Rayos vs Cruz Azul team news.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Liga MX squads.

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