Cruz Azul and Queretaro are two old acquaintances who will battle it out on the 24th of February at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes. The home side did phenomenally well during the Apertura, but without coach Martin Anselmi in charge, Cruz Azul are slacking. Will that help the visitors this week? Find out the answer in our key Cruz Azul vs Queretaro betting tips.
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Cruz Azul vs Queretaro prediction: Class difference to play a role
Key Stats
- Cruz Azul’s market value is set at €98m, which is almost five times higher than Queretaro’s.
- Giorgos Giakoumakis has scored six goals since the start of the season.
- Queretaro won only two Clausura games so far.
Correct score prediction: Cruz Azul 2-0 Queretaro
You might be interested to find out that the 2-0 Cruz Azul win is the most common result we’ve seen in recent meetings. Therefore, it’s fair to say that our key Cruz Azul vs Queretaro prediction has a solid foundation.
Pre-game odds and win probability: An easy Cruz Azul win
- HOME: -350 – 77.2%
- DRAW: +475 – 15.8%
- AWAY: +950 – 7.0%
*These Cruz Azul vs Queretaro odds are subject to change
You’ve read correctly – Queretaro only have a 7.0% win probability before the kick-off! Naturally, this makes Cruz Azul the expected winners, with a mind-boggling 77.2% win probability before the start of the game.
We checked with the bookies and found out that Giorgos Giakoumakis to score anytime is priced at -110, giving our top Cruz Azul vs Queretaro prediction a 52.38% chance of success.
Last five H2Hs: Queretaro – an easy foe for Cruz Azul
The charts below have all you need to know about the Cruz Azul vs Queretaro statistics and match facts.
Mexico Liga MX 24/08/24
Queretaro
Cruz Azul
Mexico Liga MX 03/02/24
Queretaro
Cruz Azul
Mexico Liga MX 24/09/23
Cruz Azul
Queretaro
Mexico Liga MX 30/03/23
Queretaro
Cruz Azul
Mexico Clausura 29/01/23
Queretaro
Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul team news and form: Lethal attack key for Cruz Azul
The Rotondi-Giakoumakis-Sepulveda trio is performing at a mind-blowing level this season. These three have been scoring like there’s no tomorrow, and we believe they have what it takes to take on Queretaro’s leaky backline.
Predicted lineup: Gudino (GK), Lira, Pivoi, Garcia, Campos, Faravelli, Montano, Rivero, Sepulveda, Rotondi & Giakoumakis
America Friendlies 29/06/25
W
Santos Laguna
0
Cruz Azul
2
Club Friendly List 28/06/25
D
Mineros de Zacatecas
2
Cruz Azul
2
America Friendlies 21/06/25
L
Leon
2
Cruz Azul
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
Queretaro team news and form: Benjamin Mora is hopeful
Surprisingly or not, coach Mora has a positive 2-0-1 record against Cruz Azul. However, his team isn’t performing at the level the experienced manager is after. Which is a big plus in favor of our key Cruz Azul vs Queretaro predictions.
Predicted lineup: Allison (GK), Canale, Russo, Mendoza, Venegas, Escamilla, Barrera, Gomez, Quintero, Rodriguez & Colman
Mexico Liga MX 21/04/25
W
Juarez FC
0
Queretaro
2
Mexico Liga MX 17/04/25
L
Atlas
2
Queretaro
1
Mexico Liga MX 13/04/25
W
Santos Laguna
1
Queretaro
2
Mexico Liga MX 05/04/25
D
Leon
1
Queretaro
1
Mexico Liga MX 29/03/25
L
Necaxa
2
Queretaro
0
Player to watch: Carlos Rotondi
Carlos Rotondi’s signature runs down the wing have helped Cruz Azul acquire plenty of points this season already. The 27-year-old Argentinian winger scored seven goals since the start of the current campaign, and we are convinced he has the required arsenal to score another this week.
Second player to watch: Federico Lertora
There aren’t that many Queretaro players who are as irreplaceable. However, you could make the claim that Lertora is such a player. The defensive midfielder is doing a fine job at the center of the park but is also taking on a more attacking role, as he found the net on two occasions this season.