The match between Cruz Azul and Puebla will be played at the famous Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes. The date? 26th of January. Puebla are surely no match for their hosts, but you should still check out our essential Cruz Azul vs Puebla betting tips before placing a Liga MX wager on this match.
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Cruz Azul vs Puebla prediction: Surprisingly difficult game for coach Martin Ansemli
Key Stats
- Anselmi has a perfect 2-0-0 record against this opponent.
- Pablo Guede’s record versus Cruz Azul, on the other hand, consists of one win and two losses in three games.
- Cruz Azul had the best attacking record during the Apertura part of the season.
Correct score prediction: Cruz Azul 2-1 Puebla
Cruz Azul and Puebla are old rivals. They have nothing to surprise each other with. Judging by the head-to-head data, we should see a hard-earned win for the home side. We believe our top Cruz Azul vs Puebla prediction will succeed, as the visitors just haven’t performed well in recent seasons.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No chance for Puebla
- HOME: -270 – 71.2%
- DRAW: +400 – 27.0%
- AWAY: +700 – 35.0%
*These Cruz Azul vs Puebla odds are subject to change
The expected winners at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes are Cruz Azul. With odds priced at -270, Giorgos Giakoumakis and his teammates have a massive 71.2% chance of securing the three points.
Angel Sepulveda to score anytime is the best bet you could make on this game, as the odds behind our top Cruz Azul vs Puebla prediction are priced at +127, which means the striker keeps a massive 44.05% chance of success.
Last five H2Hs: Cruz Azul – a nightmare for the visitors
The following graphics will supply you with the key Cruz Azul vs Puebla head-to-head statistics and match facts before the start of the game.
Mexico Liga MX 19/10/24
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Mexico Liga MX 13/04/24
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Mexico Liga MX 13/11/23
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Mexico Clausura 18/02/23
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Mexico Apertura 24/07/22
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Cruz Azul team news and form: Anselmi seeks vengeance
Cruz Azul deserved to go all the way in the Apertura campaign. They were at the top of the table throughout the regular part of it but got themselves foolishly beaten in the knock-out phase of the competition.
Predicted lineup: Mier (GK), Orozco, Piovi, Ditta, Sanchez, Faraveli, Rodriguez, Gutierrez, Rotondi, Rosas & Fernandez
America Friendlies 29/06/25
W
Santos Laguna
0
Cruz Azul
2
Club Friendly List 28/06/25
D
Mineros de Zacatecas
2
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2
America Friendlies 21/06/25
L
Leon
2
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1
CONCACAF Champions Cup 02/06/25
W
Vancouver Whitecaps
0
Cruz Azul
5
Mexico Liga MX 19/05/25
L
Club America
2
Cruz Azul
1
Puebla team news and form: Puebla’s players need to do more
Puebla’s players managed to score an early goal against Atletico San Luis. However, Sebastien Salles-Lamonge and Rodrigo Dourado managed to steal Puebla’s hard work with two second-half goals for Atletico San Luis.
Predicted lineup: Jimenez (GK), Rivas, Gustavo, Gularte, Orono, Angulo, Robles, Waller, Castillo, Quinones & Gomez
America Friendlies 02/07/25
L
Club America
2
Puebla
1
Mexico Liga MX 19/04/25
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Necaxa
1
Puebla
0
Mexico Liga MX 16/04/25
L
Chivas Guadalajara
1
Puebla
0
Mexico Liga MX 12/04/25
L
Leon
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Puebla
0
Mexico Liga MX 05/04/25
D
Tigres UANL
0
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Player to watch: Carlos Rotondi
In the shadow of Angel Sepulveda, Carlos Rotondi does wonders. The winger scored seven goals since the start of the 2024/25 Liga MX campaign, whilst adding four assists to his name. He has the quality to prove our top Cruz Azul vs Puebla predictions correct, as he will surely be among the starters for coach Anselmi.
Second player to watch: Brayan Angulo
Puebla’s Angulo is definitely a player who needs recognition. The left-back is the key assists-maker for the visitors, as he helped teammates score on two occasions.