Puebla vs Cruz Azul Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Oct 2025

Liga MX Betting Preview: Puebla vs Cruz Azul

Puebla host Cruz Azul in this Liga MX fixture at Estadio Cuahutehmoc, with kick-off set for 22:05 on Friday 31 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We can’t pass up the chance to back BTTS Yes at -139, with both Puebla and Cruz Azul expected to find the net. The Both Teams to Score market provides a great angle for a wager.

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Club Puebla played out a 4-4 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Estadio Benito Juarez against Juárez. Hernan Cristante's side had 51% possession and managed eight shots on target, with Luis Gabriel Rey bagging two, while Emiliano Gomez and Angelo Araos also scored a goal.

Cruz Azul won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-0 triumph at Olimpico Universitario against Monterrey. The Mexico City team boasted 56% possession and recorded nine shots on goal, with Jesus Orozco and Angel Sepulveda finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cruz Azul boast an unbeaten record in the past three matches against Puebla, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Estadio Banorte. The past 10 H2H matches have featured four draws and three wins for each team.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Cruz Azul	17	10	5	2	32	20	12	32:20	35
18	Puebla	17	3	3	11	21	42	-21	21:42	12

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1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 7.8 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. Club Puebla have had 47.3% possession and 4.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.4 goals from 10.2 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal, while earning 4.8 corners.

Emiliano Gomez leads the way with 4 goals, with Ricardo Marin and Carlos Baltazar scoring 3 each. Emiliano Gomez has made the most assists with 3.

Cruz Azul have 6 victories, 1 defeat and 3 draws, averaging 10.6 attempts, 5.1 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. Nicolas Larcamon's men average 53.1% possession, 4.5 corners in their favour and 3.4 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts.

Gabriel Fernandez is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, Jose Paradela has 3, with Angel Sepulveda and Luka Romero both on 2. Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Puebla confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Jesus Ivan Rodriguez (GK), Eduardo Navarro, Jose Pachuca, Efrain Orona, Alvaro De La Rosa, Nicolas Diaz, Edgar Guerra, Alejandro Organista, Luis Gabriel Rey, Emiliano Gomez, Ricardo Marin.

Cruz Azul confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Kevin Mier (GK), Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Jesus Orozco, Amaury Morales, Carlos Rodriguez, Jeremy Marquez, Omar Campos, Jose Paradela, Mateusz Bogusz, Gabriel Fernandez.

Puebla vs Cruz Azul Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Puebla vs Cruz Azul betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

There’s an opportunity to bet on BTTS Yes when it comes to this Liga MX clash. The odds of -139 are really attractive and we anticipate that the teams will be among the goals.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key Liga MX stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Puebla vs Cruz Azul league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 straight Puebla games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Puebla games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Cruz Azul games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Cruz Azul games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Cruz Azul games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 games between these teams.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 58.1% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -139 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Puebla 1 - 1 Cruz Azul

We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +600. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: José Paradela Over 0.5 Shots On Target -154

José Paradela (Cruz Azul) is available to have at least one shot on goal at -154. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.

Latest José Paradela Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+540

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-114

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Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi to Score +370

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul) has netted three goals in his past nine Liga MX games on the road. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +370.

Latest Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+1050

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-313

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -100

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in six consecutive Cruz Azul away games, with seven of the past ten Puebla home matches having the same outcome. There are odds of -100 when it comes to this Total Corners bet and we can see the teams fall short of the line here.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Puebla

Total

9.60 4.80 4.80

Home

8.50 3.70 4.80

Away

9.60 5.40 4.20

Cruz Azul

Total

7.90 4.50 3.40

Home

10.50 7.30 3.20

Away

7.00 3.60 3.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-152

Puebla Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Cruz Azul Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Most Corners

1

+270

X

+700

2

-270

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Puebla 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.

For this Liga MX clash, Cruz Azul are the -175 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 64% chance of winning. Club Puebla are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +420.

If Cruz Azul beat Puebla by two or more goals, then the -100 about them on the Asian Handicap -1 pays out. A one-goal win and you have the insurance of getting a full refund.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -139 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+420

X

+310

2

-175

Half-Time Result

1

+390

X

+140

2

+102

Double Chance

1X

+117

12

-556

X2

-833

Draw No Bet

1

+270

2

-500

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1

-123

2 Hcp -1

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-149

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-139

No

-102

The First Goalscorer favourite is Ángel Sepúlveda at +360. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Ángel Sepúlveda (Cruz Azul)

First

+125

Anytime

+360

Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)

First

+170

Anytime

+440

José Paradela (Cruz Azul)

First

+180

Anytime

+540

Jose Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)

First

+190

Anytime

+500

Ricardo Marin (Puebla)

First

+320

Anytime

+900

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)

First

+370

Anytime

+1050

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

Fernando Monárrez (Puebla)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Angel Marquez (Cruz Azul)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Amaury García Moreno (Cruz Azul)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Edgar Andres Guerra (Puebla)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Owen Gonzalez (Puebla)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Cristian Jiménez (Cruz Azul)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Raúl Castillo (Puebla)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-100

Jose Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-109

José Paradela (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-114

Ricardo Marin (Puebla)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-159

Ángel Sepúlveda (Cruz Azul)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-303

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-313

Fernando Monárrez (Puebla)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-313

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-333

Edgar Andres Guerra (Puebla)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-400

Owen Gonzalez (Puebla)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-455

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-500

Angel Marquez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-455

Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Amaury García Moreno (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Raúl Castillo (Puebla)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Cristian Jiménez (Cruz Azul)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Puebla have managed six losses, two victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

Cruz Azul haven’t tasted victory in the previous three away matches. The Mexico City team have racked up four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Cruz Azul beat Puebla 2-1 when they last met at Estadio Cuahutehmoc. There have been three draws in the past 6 H2H meetings at Estadio Cuahutehmoc along with three Cruz Azul wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Puebla Home Stats		2-2-6	3.10	1.10	2.00	5	5	4	6
Cruz Azul Away Stats		4-4-2	3.10	1.60	1.50	6	4	8	2

• 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

Puebla vs Cruz Azul Lineups & Team News

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