Pumas vs Cruz Azul Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Mar 2026

Liga MX Betting Preview: Pumas vs Cruz Azul

Pumas host Cruz Azul at Olimpico Universitario, with kick-off set for 23:10 on Saturday 14 March.

We think there’s a good angle when it comes to Over 2.5 for the clash between Pumas and Cruz Azul. Our opinion is that the Total Goals market affords great value and we will snap up the -139 on offer.

Pumas UNAM won last time out by a 1-0 scoreline. It was away from home against Club Necaxa at Estadio Victoria. Pumas had 47% of possession and six shots on target, with Guillermo Martinez bagging a late winning goal.

Cruz Azul made it five straight victories after a 3-0 home win over Atlético San Luis at Estadio Banorte. Nicolas Larcamon's team had eleven shots on goal and enjoyed 61% possession, with Agustin Palavecino, Gabriel Fernandez and Andres Montano on the scoresheet.

On Wednesday, Cruz Azul landed a 3-2 away win against Monterrey in the Champions Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 3-2 in favour of away team Pumas when they last faced Cruz Azul, with the encounter taking place at Olimpico Universitario. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in five Cruz Azul victories, three draws and two Pumas wins.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Cruz Azul	10	8	1	1	20	9	11	20:9	25
5	Pumas	10	5	4	1	18	10	8	18:10	19

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5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts. Pumas UNAM have had 50.0% possession and 3.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 6.9 corners.

Juninho is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Robert Morales and Alvaro Angulo both have 3. Alan Medina has made the most assists with 3.

Cruz Azul have won 8, lost 1 and drawn 1, with an average of 2.0 goals from 6.5 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts. La Máquina Celeste have averaged 50.5% possession, 4.9 corners taken and 3.7 corners against, while conceding 0.9 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts.

The leading goalscorers have been Jose Paradela on 5, Agustin Palavecino with 4 and Gabriel Fernandez 3. Gabriel Fernandez has been top assists provider with 4 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Pumas predicted lineup (4-4-2): Keylor Navas (GK), Rodrigo Lopez, Nathan Silva, Ángel Azuaje, Alvaro Angulo, Alan Medina, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Pedro Vite, Jordan Carrillo, Juninho, Robert Morales.

Cruz Azul predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Andrés Gudiño (GK), Omar Campos, Willer Ditta, Gonzalo Piovi, Luka Romero, Amaury Garcia, Ángel Jeremy Márquez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, José Antonio Paradela, Agustín Palavecino, Nicolás Ibáñez.

Pumas vs Cruz Azul Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Pumas vs Cruz Azul preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We’re expecting goals to be scored during this Liga MX game and there is a good way of landing value. You can secure odds of -139 that Over 2.5 Goals are netted and that price stands out.

Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent Liga MX stats before coming up with a verdict.

Key Pumas vs Cruz Azul league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cruz Azul games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Cruz Azul games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Cruz Azul games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 58.1% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

Those anticipating a high-scoring affair can combine Over 2.5 Goals with the BTTS Yes option. It’s an opportunity to get slightly bigger odds in the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Pumas 1 - 2 Cruz Azul

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Cruz Azul winning 2-1. Odds of +650 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Agustin Palavecino to Score +330

Agustin Palavecino (Cruz Azul) has netted three goals in his past five Liga MX games away from home. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +330.

Latest Agustin Palavecino Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+950

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Corners Prediction

Pumas Under 4.5 Corners -152

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Pumas in their past three home matches, while Cruz Azul have conceded less than 4.5 corners in 8 of the previous 10 games. We recommend backing the -152 that Pumas aren’t able to cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Pumas

Total

10.30 3.40 6.90

Home

9.50 4.20 5.30

Away

9.20 4.00 5.20

Cruz Azul

Total

8.60 4.90 3.70

Home

8.10 4.80 3.30

Away

8.50 4.10 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-123

Pumas Corners

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-149

Cruz Azul Corners

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

-103

Most Corners

1

+125

X

+650

2

-122

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Pumas 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.

At betting odds of +108, the bookies make Cruz Azul probable winners and there’s a 48% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Liga MX encounter. If you’re searching for a different slant, Pumas UNAM are available at +225.

If Cruz Azul only draw with Pumas, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at -123 if they’re able to land a victory.

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 -179.

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Full-Time Result

1

+225

X

+245

2

+108

Half-Time Result

1

+255

X

+123

2

+160

Double Chance

1X

-152

12

-370

X2

-333

Draw No Bet

1

+130

2

-200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-105

2 Hcp -0.25

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-139

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+118

Gabriel Matías Fernández is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +340. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +120.

Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)

First

+120

Anytime

+340

Guillermo Martinez (Pumas)

First

+195

Anytime

+525

José Paradela (Cruz Azul)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Robert Morales (Pumas)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Agustin Palavecino (Cruz Azul)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)

First

+410

Anytime

+1100

Jordan Carrillo (Pumas)

First

+420

Anytime

+1150

Pedro Vite (Pumas)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Andres Montano (Cruz Azul)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)

First

+460

Anytime

+1300

Angel Marquez (Cruz Azul)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Rodrigo Lopez (Pumas)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Amaury García Moreno (Cruz Azul)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Adalberto Carrasquilla (Pumas)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Álvaro Angulo (Pumas)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Cristian Jiménez (Cruz Azul)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Pumas have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Cruz Azul haven’t been beaten in four straight games away from home. Nicolas Larcamon's team have managed five draws, four victories and one loss in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Cruz Azul beat Pumas 2-0 when the teams last met at Olimpico Universitario. We’ve seen the previous 8 H2H matches at Olimpico Universitario include four Cruz Azul triumphs, two draws and two Pumas wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Pumas Home Stats		4-3-3	2.70	1.70	1.00	4	6	6	4
Cruz Azul Away Stats		4-5-1	2.60	1.60	1.00	4	6	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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Pumas vs Cruz Azul Lineups & Team News

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