Necaxa vs Cruz Azul Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Aug 2026

Necaxa vs Cruz Azul Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Necaxa Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -123

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Necaxa are a confident choice with a +0.5 goal start at odds of -123. They should be able to win or draw in their clash against Cruz Azul, with this Asian Handicap prediction looking like a value bet and we expect the line to be covered.

Dive into our Necaxa vs Cruz Azul betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Necaxa vs Cruz Azul Preview

Necaxa host Cruz Azul at Estadio Victoria, with kick-off set for 21:00 on Friday 28 August.

Club Necaxa played Pumas UNAM away in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Olimpico Universitario. Martin Varini's team recorded four shots on target and had 52% possession, while Julian Carranza bagged the goal.

Cruz Azul have lost in their previous three outings. In a recent home game at Estadio Banorte, they were turned over 2-0 by Atlas. The Mexico City club were 52% in the possession stakes and had five shots on goal.

4-1 Win for Cruz Azul in Pair’s Last Encounter

Cruz Azul are unbeaten in the past four games against Necaxa. In the last clash, home side Cruz Azul claimed a 4-1 victory at Estadio Banorte. The past 10 H2H matches have included five Cruz Azul victories, two draws and three Necaxa wins.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Necaxa	5	2	1	2	7	8	-1	7:8	7
12	Cruz Azul	5	2	0	3	8	10	-2	8:10	6

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Club Necaxa have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts. The Aguascalientes outfit have averaged 50.7% possession and 4.6 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.7 goals from 5.0 shots on goal, 10.5 attempts and 5.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Julian Carranza has found the net 4 times, Tomas Badaloni 2, with Matias Espindola and two other players on 1. Miguel Rodriguez, Juan Valencia and Alexis Pena are the leading assists makers with 1.

Cruz Azul have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 5.7 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 1.5 goals. Joel Huiqui's side average 46.7% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 8.3 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Jeremy Marquez has scored 3, followed by Nicolas Ibanez, Agustin Palavecino and Christian Ebere with 2 goals apiece. Look no further than Carlos Rodriguez for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Necaxa predicted lineup (3-4-3): Luis Jiménez (GK), Kaiky Naves, Alexis Peña, Agustín Oliveros, Ricardo Monreal, Danny Leyva, Lorenzo Faravelli, Carlos Alonso Vargas, Matías Espíndola, Julián Carranza, Owen González.

Cruz Azul predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Kevin Mier (GK), Ángel Jeremy Márquez, Willer Ditta, Jesús Orozco, Omar Campos, Amaury Garcia, Agustín Palavecino, José Antonio Paradela, Carlos Rodriguez, Luka Romero, Nicolás Ibáñez.

Main Match Prediction

We’ll take Necaxa on the Asian Handicap in this Liga MX encounter, with odds of -123 available that they win with a +0.5 goal start. We’re confident the home team will keep the opposition at bay.

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

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Necaxa in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Necaxa in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cruz Azul in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cruz Azul in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Liga MX data.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 55.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Necaxa 2 - 2 Cruz Azul

There are odds of +750 available that we see a 2-2 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Agustin Palavecino Over 0.5 Shots On Target -156

Agustin Palavecino (Cruz Azul) is available at -156 to record at least one shot on goal. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.

Latest Agustin Palavecino Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

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Julián Carranza to Score +210

Julián Carranza (Necaxa) has found the net in four straight Liga MX matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +210 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Julián Carranza Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Necaxa Over 4.5 Corners +110

It’s been an average of 5.60 corners for Necaxa in their past 5 games, with Cruz Azul conceding over 4.5 corners in the previous four away matches. We’re expecting plenty of Necaxa corners and that the Team Corners line is going to be covered, with odds of +110 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Necaxa

Total

9.80 4.60 5.20

Home

9.30 4.50 4.80

Away

10.50 4.10 6.40

Cruz Azul

Total

10.10 5.90 4.20

Home

8.90 6.10 2.80

Away

10.50 5.80 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-132

Necaxa Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-175

Cruz Azul Corners

Over 4.5

-161

Under 4.5

+102

Most Corners

1

+143

X

+600

2

-143

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Necaxa 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.

Some will want to go ahead and back Cruz Azul at -105 to win this Liga MX encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 51% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. Club Necaxa are the +240 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

Cruz Azul and Necaxa can be backed at -233 and +148 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -200.

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Full-Time Result

1

+240

X

+255

2

-105

Half-Time Result

1

+250

X

+128

2

+140

Double Chance

1X

-127

12

-385

X2

-357

Draw No Bet

1

+148

2

-233

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-123

2 Hcp -0.5

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+123

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+132

Those interested in favourite Gabriel Matías Fernández to find the net first are able to get +370. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +125.

Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)

First

+370

Anytime

+125

Nicolás Ibañez (Cruz Azul)

First

+600

Anytime

+210

Julián Carranza (Necaxa)

First

+600

Anytime

+210

José Paradela (Cruz Azul)

First

+650

Anytime

+230

Agustin Palavecino (Cruz Azul)

First

+700

Anytime

+240

Miguel Rodríguez (Necaxa)

First

+800

Anytime

+280

Matías Espíndola (Necaxa)

First

+850

Anytime

+290

Javier Ruiz (Necaxa)

First

+950

Anytime

+350

Ricardo Monreal (Necaxa)

First

+1000

Anytime

+350

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)

First

+1050

Anytime

+380

Juan Torres (Necaxa)

First

+1100

Anytime

+390

Owen Gonzalez (Necaxa)

First

+1100

Anytime

+400

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

First

+1100

Anytime

+420

Danny Leyva (Necaxa)

First

+1200

Anytime

+440

Angel Marquez (Cruz Azul)

First

+1300

Anytime

+450

Andres Montano (Cruz Azul)

First

+1300

Anytime

+450

Mauro Zaleta (Necaxa)

First

+1300

Anytime

+475

Amaury García Moreno (Cruz Azul)

First

+1500

Anytime

+550

Rogelio Cortéz (Necaxa)

First

+1600

Anytime

+575

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

First

+1600

Anytime

+575

Alan Montes (Cruz Azul)

First

+1800

Anytime

+650

Lorenzo Faravelli (Necaxa)

First

+1900

Anytime

+650

Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Cristian Jiménez (Cruz Azul)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

Pedro Pedraza (Necaxa)

First

+2000

Anytime

+850

Julián Carranza (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás Ibañez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Agustin Palavecino (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

José Paradela (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Miguel Rodríguez (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

Matías Espíndola (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

Javier Ruiz (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Juan Torres (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Ricardo Monreal (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-

Owen Gonzalez (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-

Danny Leyva (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-

Andres Montano (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

Angel Marquez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-

Mauro Zaleta (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Rogelio Cortéz (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Amaury García Moreno (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Lorenzo Faravelli (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Alan Montes (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

Cristian Jiménez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Pedro Pedraza (Necaxa)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Liga MX matches only
Necaxa have collected five victories, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Cruz Azul have secured five wins, four draws and one defeat in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

The past meeting at Estadio Victoria saw Necaxa draw 1-1 with Cruz Azul. Cruz Azul have landed victory in four of the past 7 H2H meetings at Estadio Victoria, with Necaxa securing a win along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Necaxa Home Stats		5-2-3	2.60	1.50	1.10	7	3	6	4
Cruz Azul Away Stats		5-4-1	3.20	1.80	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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Necaxa vs Cruz Azul Lineups & Team News

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