Tijuana vs Cruz Azul Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2026
Tijuana vs Cruz Azul Predictions
The way forward could be to back Tijuana with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -103 against Cruz Azul. This means our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, which allows us to land a return with a draw.
Explore our full Tijuana vs Cruz Azul betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Tijuana vs Cruz Azul Preview
Tijuana host Cruz Azul at Estadio Caliente, with kick-off set for 23:00 on Sunday 16 August.
Club Tijuana played out a 0-0 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Estadio Alfonso Lastras against Atlético San Luis. Sebastian Abreu's team ended up with just 31% possession and one shot on target.
Cruz Azul lost when last in action. In a home game at Estadio Banorte, they were turned over 3-2 by Atlante F.C.. The Mexico City outfit had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 60% possession and eight shots on goal, with Nicolas Ibanez and Agustin Palavecino on the scoresheet.
1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Meeting
A 1-1 draw occurred in the last head-to-head when Cruz Azul hosted Tijuana at the Estadio Banorte. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen four wins for each team and two draws.
| Liga MX | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Tijuana |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 6 |  Cruz Azul |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7:6 | 6 |
Xolos have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts. They have averaged 40.9% possession and 2.4 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.7 goals from 4.2 shots on goal, 9.6 attempts and 4.8 corners.
Kevin Castaneda leads the way with 4 goals, Mourad El Ghezouani has 3, with Gilberto Mora and two others on 2. Ramiro Arciga is the top assists maker on 2.
Cruz Azul have won 7, lost 1 and drawn 2, with an average of 2.1 goals from 9.6 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 45.3% possession, 5.3 corners in their favour and 4.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 7.4 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.
Christian Ebere is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Agustin Palavecino and Jeremy Marquez have 3. Jose Paradela has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Tijuana predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): José Antonio Rodriguez (GK), Rafael Fernandez, Jackson Porozo, Jesús Alejandro Gómez, Pablo Ortiz, Ivan Tona, Ramiro Árciga, Ignacio Rivero, Gilberto Mora, Adonis Preciado, Diego Abreu.
Cruz Azul predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Andrés Gudiño (GK), Jesús Orozco, Willer Ditta, Gonzalo Piovi, Ángel Jeremy Márquez, Erik Lira, Agustín Palavecino, Omar Campos, Carlos Rodriguez, José Antonio Paradela, Osinachi Christian Ebere.
Main Match Prediction
We’ll split our stake by backing Tijuana +0.25 at odds of -103 for this Asian Handicap wager. There’s every chance that we see a strong performance from the home team in this Liga MX encounter.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Our job is to consult the latest Liga MX team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.
The best football betting sites make it a 50.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Cruz Azul
Tijuana are available at +750 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.
Player Prop Picks
Jose Ignacio Rivero (Tijuana) is available at +155 to record one or more shots on goal. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.
Gilberto Mora (Tijuana) has scored two goals in his past four Liga MX matches. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +525 which will hopefully see him find the net.
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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in four consecutive Tijuana home games, with the last five Cruz Azul matches averaging 8.60 corners. The Total Corners line looks too big and we’re content to go under this number at odds of -147.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re keen to place a same-game multi, go for Tijuana to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, BTTS Yes and also Jose Ignacio Rivero (Tijuana) to finish with at minimum of one shot on target.
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Tijuana 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.
For this Liga MX clash, Cruz Azul are the +104 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 49% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +225 about Club Tijuana.
The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Cruz Azul are -213, while Tijuana are alternatively priced at +135.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. BTTS Yes is on offer at -172 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.
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There’s the chance to back Gabriel Matías Fernández at +370 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.
Stats: Liga MX matches only
Tijuana have racked up four consecutive victories at Estadio Caliente. Sebastian Abreu's team have clocked up five draws, four victories and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 0.70.
Cruz Azul have not tasted an away defeat in ten straight matches. The Mexico City outfit have clocked up six wins and four draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Tijuana won 2-0 when they last played Cruz Azul at Estadio Caliente. The 8 previous H2H meetings at Estadio Caliente have involved four Tijuana wins, one draw and three Cruz Azul victories.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tijuana Home Stats |
4-5-1 | 1.90 | 1.20 | 0.70 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | |
| Cruz Azul Away Stats |
6-4-0 | 3.10 | 1.90 | 1.20 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 1 | |
- 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
- Liga MX: 19/04 2026 Cruz Azul 1 Tijuana 1
- Liga MX: 29/09 2025 Tijuana 2 Cruz Azul 0
- Liga MX: 01/02 2025 Tijuana 2 Cruz Azul 3
- Liga MX: 01/12 2024 Cruz Azul 3 Tijuana 0
- Liga MX: 28/11 2024 Tijuana 3 Cruz Azul 0
- Liga MX: 17/07 2024 Cruz Azul 3 Tijuana 0
- Liga MX: 31/01 2024 Cruz Azul 1 Tijuana 0
- Liga MX: 15/07 2023 Tijuana 2 Cruz Azul 1
- Liga MX: 09/01 2023 Tijuana 1 Cruz Azul 1
- Liga MX: 18/08 2022 Cruz Azul 1 Tijuana 2
Tijuana League Stats
Cruz Azul League Stats
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 40.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 45.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Tijuana this season are Mourad El Ghezouani (2), Gilberto Mora (1), Ramiro Arciga (1)
- Top Assistors for Tijuana this season are Jonathan Padilla (1)
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Tijuana vs Cruz Azul Lineups & Team News
The Xolos vs Cruz Azul team news could change everything — review it before betting. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Liga MX lineups and the latest on injuries.
Tijuana Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1
Cruz Azul Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Tijuana Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1
Cruz Azul Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous Tijuana Lineups
Previous Cruz Azul Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Tijuana Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Sebastian Abreu
Cruz Azul Player Stats & Squad
Liga MX Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | América | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Tijuana | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 3 | Toluca | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 4 | Pumas | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 5 | Monterrey | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 6 | Cruz Azul | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 7 | Querétaro | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 8 | Necaxa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 9 | Atlas | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 10 | Atlante | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 11 | Puebla | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 12 | Guadalajara | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 13 | Pachuca | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 14 | León | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 15 | San Luis | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 16 | Tigres | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:8 | 1 |
| 17 | Santos Laguna | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 0 |
| 18 | Juárez | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:7 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tijuana | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 2 | Necaxa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 3 | América | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Toluca | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 5 | Monterrey | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 6 | Cruz Azul | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 7 | Querétaro | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 8 | León | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 9 | Guadalajara | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 3 |
| 10 | Tigres | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 11 | Atlante | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 12 | Puebla | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 13 | San Luis | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 14 | Pachuca | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 15 | Santos Laguna | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 16 | Atlas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 17 | Pumas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 18 | Juárez | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:6 | 0 |
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