Necaxa vs Cruz Azul Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Oct 2025

Liga MX Betting Preview: Necaxa vs Cruz Azul

Necaxa host Cruz Azul in this Liga MX meeting at Estadio Victoria, with kick-off set for 21:00 on Tuesday 21 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Cruz Azul Stand Out on the Betting Coupon

We have plenty of cause to back Cruz Azul on the Full-Time Result market, especially at an attractive price of -111. It’s entirely possible that they’ll prove too strong for Necaxa in this encounter.

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Cruz Azul Too Good for Rayos in Last H2H

Club Necaxa have been beaten in their last four games. Away at El Volcán, Tigres UANL recently beat them 5-3. Fernando Gago's men had 45% possession and totalled four shots on target, with Diber Cambindo registering two goals and Ricardo Monreal scoring the other.

Cruz Azul claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-1 win occurred against Club América at Olimpico Universitario. La Máquina Celeste boasted 58% possession and recorded four shots on goal, while Gabriel Fernandez and Ignacio Rivero were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cruz Azul have landed wins in their last two clashes against Necaxa. On the road at Estadio Victoria, the most recent scoreline was 3-1 which followed a 3-0 home triumph at Estadio Banorte. The past 10 H2H meetings have included six victories for Cruz Azul, three wins for Necaxa and a single draw.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Cruz Azul	13	8	4	1	24	16	8	24:16	28
17	Necaxa	13	2	3	8	14	26	-12	14:26	9

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Club Necaxa have 1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. The Aguascalientes outfit have averaged 49.6% possession and 4.6 corners per match, conceding 2.1 goals and 4.8 corners from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts.

Diber Cambindo is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Ricardo Monreal, Tomas Jacob, Cristian Calderon and Tomas Badaloni each have 1. Tomas Badaloni, Agustin Palavecino and Diber Cambindo are the leading assists makers with 1.

Cruz Azul have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 1.7 goals from 11.3 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 54.1% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 3.6 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 6.7 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal.

Gabriel Fernandez is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Jose Paradela on 3, with Ignacio Rivero and two others bagging 2. Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Angel Sepulveda and Jose Paradela have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Necaxa predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Luis Ezequiel Unsain (GK), Alexis Peña, Emilio Lara, Diego De Buen, Kevin Rosero, José Ivan Rodríguez, Agustín Palavecino, Franco Rossano, Pavel Uriel Pérez, Tomás Badaloni, Diber Cambindo.

Cruz Azul predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Kevin Mier (GK), Jorge Rodarte, Willer Ditta, Gonzalo Piovi, Jorge Sánchez, Erik Lira, Carlos Rodriguez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, José Antonio Paradela, Ignacio Rivero, Gabriel Fernandez.

Necaxa vs Cruz Azul Prediction & Betting Tips

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

Match Prediction

Cruz Azul can’t be passed over when they play this Liga MX encounter, especially as a price of -111 is available for this selection. Head to the betting sites and back this value pick.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest Liga MX team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Necaxa vs Cruz Azul league stats:

• Cruz Azul have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Cruz Azul have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Necaxa have lost their last 4 games.
• Necaxa have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Necaxa have lost their last 2 games against Cruz Azul.

Cruz Azul to Win Probability

The top betting apps make it a 52.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

If you’re demanding a bigger price, Cruz Azul can be wagered at larger odds on the Asian Handicap. Also weigh up the Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result markets for increased value.

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Our Match Prediction

Cruz Azul To Win @ -111 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Necaxa 0 - 1 Cruz Azul

We’re predicting Cruz Azul to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +800. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: José Paradela to Score +190

José Paradela (Cruz Azul) has managed two goals in his past five Liga MX games. We’re happy to take the +190 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest José Paradela Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+190

First

+575

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+118

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -137

It has now been five straight Cruz Azul matches where under 10.5 corners have been awarded. It looks a logical viewpoint that the line won’t be reached and you can land a price of -137 for this Total Corners wager.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Necaxa

Total

9.40 4.60 4.80

Home

10.40 6.00 4.40

Away

8.80 4.20 4.60

Cruz Azul

Total

8.80 5.20 3.60

Home

10.60 7.30 3.30

Away

7.40 3.30 4.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-137

Necaxa Corners

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-128

Cruz Azul Corners

Over 5.5

-119

Under 5.5

-132

Most Corners

1

+150

X

+600

2

-143

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Necaxa vs Cruz Azul 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.

Latest 1x2 Odds Suggest Cruz Azul Victory

The Full-Time Result odds of -111 suggest that Cruz Azul are likely victors and there’s a 53% probability that the favourites win this Liga MX clash. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Club Necaxa are trading at +240.

If you’re feeling confident of a win for Cruz Azul, the Asian Handicap -0.5 option is priced at -109. You might instead think that Necaxa +0.5 at -114 is more appealing and the draw is included here.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -185.

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Full-Time Result

1

+240

X

+275

2

-111

Half-Time Result

1

+270

X

+135

2

+135

Double Chance

1X

-132

12

-455

X2

-400

Draw No Bet

1

+150

2

-227

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-114

2 Hcp -0.5

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+118

Over 2.5

-161

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-185

No

+128

Ángel Sepúlveda Heads First Goalscorer Market

Ángel Sepúlveda can be backed to find the net anytime at +140. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +400.

Ángel Sepúlveda (Cruz Azul)

First

+140

Anytime

+400

Diber Armando Cambindo (Necaxa)

First

+160

Anytime

+480

Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)

First

+190

Anytime

+500

José Paradela (Cruz Azul)

First

+190

Anytime

+575

Jose Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)

First

+210

Anytime

+525

Tomás Badaloni (Necaxa)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Ivan Rodriguez (Necaxa)

First

+360

Anytime

+1000

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)

First

+380

Anytime

+1100

Agustin Palavecino (Necaxa)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Pavel Perez (Necaxa)

First

+475

Anytime

+1500

Diego de Buen (Necaxa)

First

+525

Anytime

+1600

Kevin Rosero (Necaxa)

First

+525

Anytime

+1800

Angel Marquez (Cruz Azul)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Ricardo Monreal (Necaxa)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Diego Gomez (Necaxa)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Johan Rojas (Necaxa)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Amaury García Moreno (Cruz Azul)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Rogelio Cortéz (Necaxa)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Alejandro Andrade (Necaxa)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Cristian Jiménez (Cruz Azul)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Diber Armando Cambindo (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+160

Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+117

José Paradela (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+118

Jose Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+112

Tomás Badaloni (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-147

Agustin Palavecino (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-139

Ivan Rodriguez (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

Ángel Sepúlveda (Cruz Azul)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-244

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-250

Pavel Perez (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Ricardo Monreal (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-294

Johan Rojas (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-294

Kevin Rosero (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Rogelio Cortéz (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-333

Diego de Buen (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-333

Diego Gomez (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-370

Angel Marquez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-357

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-400

Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Cristian Jiménez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Past Ten Necaxa Home Clashes Have Led to Four Victories

Necaxa have collected four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Cruz Azul have recorded four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

The last Estadio Victoria meeting saw Cruz Azul beat Necaxa 3-1. There have been four Cruz Azul victories, one Necaxa win and one draw in the past 6 H2H games at Estadio Victoria.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Necaxa Home Stats		4-3-3	2.40	1.30	1.10	3	7	5	5
Cruz Azul Away Stats		4-4-2	2.90	1.50	1.40	6	4	7	3

• 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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Necaxa vs Cruz Azul Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Rayos vs Cruz Azul team news before betting. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Liga MX together with updated injury news.

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