Cruz Azul vs Puebla Predictions
Main Match Prediction
Cruz Azul Asian Hcp -1.5 @ 1.87
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Cruz Azul Look Capable of Covering the Line
We are not only backing Cruz Azul to triumph but taking them on the Asian Handicap against Puebla. They can cover a -1.5 shortfall at odds of 1.87 which means we need the favourites to win by two goals or more.
Continue below for our full Cruz Azul vs Puebla betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Cruz Azul vs Puebla Preview
Cruz Azul go head-to-head with Puebla at Mexico City Stadium, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Wednesday 22 July.
Cruz Azul won their last game 3-2. This was an away victory at Estadio Alfonso Lastras against Atlético San Luis. The Mexico City side had ten shots on target and enjoyed 54% possession, with Jeremy Marquez bagging two goals and Gabriel Fernandez scoring the other.
Club Puebla won their previous game. It was on the road where Juárez were beaten 1-0 at Estadio Benito Juarez. La Franja enjoyed just 35% possession and had five shots on goal, with an early first half strike from Ignacio Maestro Puch proving the difference.
Cruz Azul Overcame Puebla in Last H2H
Cruz Azul have won the last two head-to-heads against Puebla. A 1-0 win when hosting at Mexico City Stadium came after a 3-0 away victory at Estadio Cuahutehmoc. The previous 10 H2H matches have included five wins for Cruz Azul, two victories for Puebla along with three draws.
Cruz Azul – Last 10 League Games
Cruz Azul have 6 wins and 4 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. La Máquina Celeste have averaged 51.1% possession and 5.7 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.1 goals from 3.1 shots on goal, 7.6 attempts and 3.8 corners.
Players to Watch
Jeremy Marquez is the top goalscorer with 4, Christian Ebere has 3, with Gabriel Fernandez and two other players on 2. Jose Paradela is the leading assists maker on 3.
Puebla – Last 10 League Games
Club Puebla have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 9.3 attempts, 4.5 shots on goal and 0.9 goals. Albert Espigares’ team average 48.8% possession, 4.5 corners in their favour and 7.0 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts.
Players to Watch
Emiliano Gomez is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Ignacio Maestro Puch, Brayan Garnica, Iker Moreno and Owen Gonzalez have 1. Kevin Velasco has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Cruz Azul confirmed lineup (4-1-3-2): Kevin Mier (GK), Jeremy Marquez, Jesus Orozco, Gonzalo Piovi, Gabriel Fernandez, Erik Lira, Luka Romero, Carlos Rodriguez, Nicolas Ibanez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Jose Paradela.
Puebla confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Gutierrez (GK), Angel Leyva, Facundo Almada, Juan Pablo Vargas, Fernando Monarrez, Sergio Sanabria, Alberto Herrera, Kevin Velasco, Alejandro Organista, Emiliano Gomez, Luifer Hernandez.
Main Match Prediction
Rather than back Cruz Azul to win, we’re going to take the 1.87 that the favourites overcome -1.5 on the Asian Handicap for this Liga MX match. They could prove too strong over ninety minutes.
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest Liga MX stats.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Cruz Azul -1.5 Probability
According to the odds, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Cruz Azul Asian Hcp -1.5 @ 1.87
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Player Prop Picks
Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul) can be wagered at 2.60 to have at least one shot on goal. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
Latest Carlos Rodriguez Player Prop Odds
Goalscorer
Shots On Target
José Paradela (Cruz Azul) has racked up two goals in his past five Liga MX home games. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the 2.80 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
The 2.5 corners line has been covered by Puebla in three consecutive games, while Cruz Azul have conceded 4.40 corners on average in their last 5 matches. There’s a chance to go over the Puebla Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of 1.73 on offer.
League Games
Cruz Azul
Total
9.50
5.70
3.80
Home
8.70
5.90
2.80
Away
10.40
5.30
5.10
Puebla
Total
11.50
4.50
7.00
Home
11.80
4.40
7.40
Away
10.20
4.70
5.50
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Cruz Azul Corners
Puebla Corners
Most Corners
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Cruz Azul vs Puebla 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.
Cruz Azul Big Favourites With the Bookies
According to the betting odds, Cruz Azul are major 1.32 favourites with the bookies to triumph and that means a 76% chance of winning this Liga MX clash. Club Puebla are the outsiders at 8.50 which suggests a low likelihood of winning.
Cruz Azul can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting 1.77. However, Puebla are 6.75 and the draw is 2.50 if you want to take a different option.
If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. Both Teams to Score No is available at 1.79 for anyone expecting at least one side to draw a blank.
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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score
Gabriel Matías Fernández Top of First Goalscorer List
Those interested in favourite Gabriel Matías Fernández to find the net first can get 3.70, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is 1.90.
Player Goals
Gabriel Matías Fernández (Cruz Azul)
Nicolás Ibañez (Cruz Azul)
Agustin Palavecino (Cruz Azul)
José Paradela (Cruz Azul)
Player Shots On Target
Nicolás Ibañez (Cruz Azul)
José Paradela (Cruz Azul)
Agustin Palavecino (Cruz Azul)
Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)
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Mexico City Stadium
Cruz Azul Tough to Defeat in Recent Home Games
Stats: Liga MX matches only
Cruz Azul are unbeaten in the last five games at Mexico City Stadium. The Mexico City side have racked up six victories, three draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 0.80.
Puebla have six defeats, three victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
Cruz Azul beat Puebla 1-0 when they last met at Mexico City Stadium. The previous 7 H2H meetings at Mexico City Stadium have featured three Puebla wins, three draws and one Cruz Azul victory.
Cruz Azul Home Stats
6-3-1
2.50
1.70
0.80
6
4
6
4
Puebla Away Stats
3-1-6
2.10
0.70
1.40
5
5
4
6
- 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
Cruz Azul vs Puebla Lineups & Team News
Make sure to look over the Cruz Azul vs Puebla team news before betting. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Liga MX lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Cruz Azul Confirmed Lineup 4-1-3-2
Puebla Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cruz Azul Confirmed Lineup 4-1-3-2
23
Kevin Mier
16
Jeremy Marquez
5
Jesus Orozco
33
Gonzalo Piovi
21
Gabriel Fernandez
6
Erik Lira
18
Luka Romero
19
Carlos Rodriguez
7
Nicolas Ibanez
29
C. Rodolfo Rotondi
20
Jose Paradela
28
Daniel Gutierrez
2
Angel Leyva
5
Facundo Almada
4
Juan Pablo Vargas
7
Fernando Monarrez
21
Sergio Sanabria
3
Alberto Herrera
26
Kevin Velasco
24
Alejandro Organista
11
Emiliano Gomez
9
Luifer Hernandez
Puebla Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cruz Azul Substitutes
- 1Andres Gudino
- 3Omar Campos
- 4Willer Ditta
- 8Agustin Palavecino
- 10Andres Montano
- 11Christian Ebere
- 12Alan Montes
- 14Juan Calero
- 17Amaury Garcia
- 22Jorge Rodarte
Puebla Substitutes
- 8Omar Moreno
- 10Mathias Tomas
- 13Eduardo Navarro
- 15Oscar Villa
- 16Alonso Ramirez
- 17Raul Castillo
- 22Carlos Baltazar
- 27Brayan Garnica
- 29Eduardo Mustre
- 33Jesus Ivan Rodriguez
Previous Cruz Azul Lineups
18 Jul
Liga MX
San Luis
2-3
Cruz Azul
25 May
Liga MX
Pumas
1-2
Cruz Azul
22 May
Liga MX
Cruz Azul
0-0
Pumas
17 May
Liga MX
Guadalajara
1-2
Cruz Azul
14 May
Liga MX
Cruz Azul
2-2
Guadalajara
10 May
Liga MX
Cruz Azul
1-0
Atlas
Previous Puebla Lineups
18 Jul
Liga MX
Juárez
0-1
Puebla
25 Apr
Liga MX
Puebla
1-2
Querétaro
22 Apr
Liga MX
Monterrey
2-1
Puebla
19 Apr
Liga MX
Guadalajara
5-0
Puebla
11 Apr
Liga MX
Puebla
0-1
León
04 Apr
Liga MX
Puebla
1-1
Juárez
Expert Analysis by Diego Sánchez
Liga MX Analyst
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