Pumas UNAM
Football Mexico - Liga MX Olimpico Universitario Sat 26 Oct 22:00
CF Cruz Azul
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Pumas Look Value for This Clash

The way forward could be to back Pumas with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -121 against Cruz Azul. This means our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, which allows us to land a return with a draw.

2-2 Draw in Last H2H Clash

Pumas UNAM played out a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was on the road at Estadio BBVA against Monterrey. They had only 36% possession and one shot on target.

Cruz Azul have won their previous five games. The latest was a 4-0 home triumph at Estadio Azteca against Juárez. Martin Anselmi's side racked up twelve shots on goal and enjoyed 68% possession, while Angel Sepulveda netted two, with Lorenzo Faravelli and Gabriel Fernandez also on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We saw Cruz Azul and Pumas draw 2-2 at Estadio Azul when the teams last went head-to-head. In the past 10 H2H meetings, there has been three draws. Cruz Azul have won four games and Pumas three.

Liga MX G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Cruz Azul logo Cruz Azul 7 5 2 0 15 8 7 15:8 17
10 Pumas logo Pumas 7 2 3 2 7 8 -1 7:8 9
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Pumas – Last 10 League Games

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. Pumas have had 49.1% possession and 4.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.8 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.0 corners.

Top goalscorer is Cesar Huerta on 4 goals, while Guillermo Martinez and Ignacio Pussetto have both bagged 2. Robert Ergas is the leading assists maker on 3.

Cruz Azul – Last 10 League Games

Cruz Azul have 8 victories, 1 defeat and 1 draw, with an average of 2.4 goals from 12.4 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 62.0% possession, 6.0 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 6.0 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Lorenzo Faravelli and Angel Sepulveda have scored 5, followed by Georgios Giakoumakis with 4. Georgios Giakoumakis and Luis Romo have clocked up 4 assists each in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Pumas confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Gil Alcala (GK), Nathan Silva, Ulises Rivas, Ruben Duarte, Pablo Bennevendo, Robert Ergas, Angel Rico, Jose Caicedo, Piero Quispe, Cesar Huerta, Guillermo Martinez.

Cruz Azul confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Kevin Mier (GK), Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi, Ignacio Rivero, Lorenzo Faravelli, Carlos Rodriguez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Luis Romo, Angel Sepulveda, Alexis Gutierrez.

Pumas vs Cruz Azul Prediction & Betting Tips

If you agree with our verdict that Pumas can avoid defeat in this Liga MX clash, then you can back them with a +0.25 goal start at -121. There are several reasons to back this selection.

Sportsgambler.com boast football expertise and that comes from knowing the team news once it’s announced. The latest form will also fuel our predictions and we make sure that the best stats are on hand.

Key Pumas vs Cruz Azul league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Pumas in all of their last 5 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Pumas in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Pumas in 6 consecutive games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Pumas in 6 of their last 10 games against Cruz Azul.

Pumas +0.25 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.8% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Published 01:37, 25 October 2024

Pumas vs Cruz Azul Odds

The bookies betting odds have Cruz Azul as +125 favourites for this Liga MX clash, implying that they are 44% likely to win the match. Pumas UNAM are the outsiders at +210 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Over or Under 2.5 Goals.

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Team Stats
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Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
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Top Scorers & Assists
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Pumas vs Cruz Azul Lineups & Team News

You’ve found the right place for Pumas vs Cruz Azul team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Liga MX squads.

Pumas Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Cruz Azul Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Pumas Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

33 Gil Alcala
6 Nathan Silva 15 Ulises Rivas 5 Ruben Duarte 2 Pablo Bennevendo 22 Robert Ergas
189 Angel Rico 8 Jose Caicedo 27 Piero Quispe
12 Cesar Huerta 9 Guillermo Martinez
23 Kevin Mier
4 Willer Ditta 6 Erik Lira 33 Gonzalo Piovi
15 Ignacio Rivero 8 Lorenzo Faravelli 19 Carlos Rodriguez 29 C. Rodolfo Rotondi
27 Luis Romo 9 Angel Sepulveda 14 Alexis Gutierrez

Cruz Azul Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Pumas Substitutes

  • 3Jose Galindo
  • 7Rodrigo Lopez
  • 13Pablo Monroy
  • 17Jorge Ruvalcaba
  • 19Ali Avila
  • 20Santiago Trigos
  • 21Michell Rodriguez
  • 23Ignacio Pussetto
  • 29Rogelio Funes Mori
  • 182Pablo Lara

Cruz Azul Substitutes

  • 1Andres Gudino
  • 10Andres Montano
  • 13Camilo Candido
  • 17Amaury Garcia
  • 21Gabriel Fernandez
  • 26Carlos Vargas
  • 194Amaury Morales
  • 200Jorge Garcia
  • 214Mateo Levy

Previous Pumas Lineups

23 Oct Liga MX
Monterrey 0-0 Pumas
20 Oct Liga MX
Pumas 3-0 San Luis
05 Oct Liga MX
Toluca 1-1 Pumas
29 Sep Liga MX
América 0-1 Pumas
22 Sep Liga MX
Pumas 1-0 Tijuana
17 Sep Liga MX
Pumas 1-0 Puebla

Previous Cruz Azul Lineups

23 Oct Liga MX
Cruz Azul 4-0 Juárez
18 Oct Liga MX
Puebla 1-2 Cruz Azul
05 Oct Liga MX
Cruz Azul 3-0 Necaxa
28 Sep Liga MX
Pachuca 2-4 Cruz Azul
21 Sep Liga MX
Cruz Azul 1-0 Guadalajara
17 Sep Liga MX
San Luis 3-1 Cruz Azul

Injuries & Suspensions

Pumas Injury Table
Type Name Info
Nicolas Freire Muscle
Cruz Azul Injury Table
Type Name Info
Andres Montano Knee
Mexico FlagLiga MX Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Monterrey 7 6 0 1 17:9 18
2 América 7 5 2 0 15:6 17
3 Cruz Azul 7 5 2 0 15:8 17
4 Tigres 6 4 1 1 16:8 13
5 Toluca 7 4 1 2 16:10 13
6 Pachuca 7 4 1 2 11:7 13
7 Tijuana 7 3 3 1 13:9 12
8 Juárez 7 3 2 2 7:7 11
9 León 7 3 1 3 8:9 10
10 Pumas 7 2 3 2 7:8 9
11 Santos Laguna 7 2 0 5 9:11 6
12 Mazatlán 7 1 3 3 8:10 6
13 San Luis 7 2 0 5 10:13 6
14 Atlas 7 1 2 4 12:19 5
15 Necaxa 7 1 2 4 6:13 5
16 Guadalajara 6 1 1 4 9:12 4
17 Querétaro 7 1 1 5 7:15 4
18 Puebla 7 1 1 5 6:18 4
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cruz Azul 4 3 1 0 8:3 10
2 Monterrey 3 3 0 0 9:3 9
3 América 3 3 0 0 6:1 9
4 Tijuana 4 2 2 0 8:4 8
5 León 5 2 1 2 6:5 7
6 Juárez 4 2 1 1 4:4 7
7 Tigres 3 2 0 1 9:3 6
8 Pachuca 3 2 0 1 4:2 6
9 Santos Laguna 4 2 0 2 6:5 6
10 Mazatlán 3 1 2 0 6:5 5
11 Pumas 4 1 2 1 4:4 5
12 Toluca 3 1 1 1 7:6 4
13 Necaxa 3 1 1 1 4:3 4
14 Querétaro 3 1 1 1 6:7 4
15 Guadalajara 3 1 0 2 6:7 3
16 Puebla 4 1 0 3 5:9 3
17 Atlas 3 0 1 2 5:10 1
18 San Luis 3 0 0 3 2:6 0