Liga MX· Apertura - 12· Estadio Banorte
Cruz Azul
FC Juarez18 Oct
Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 18 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
18+ · T&Cs apply
Predicted score
2-0
Fair odds
1.91
Expected goals
2.5 - 0.7
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Match probabilities
More Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Cruz Azul +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 98% | 1.02 | - |
| 1XCruz Azul or Draw | 89% | 1.12 | 1.07 |
| 1Cruz Azul to win | 67% | 1.50 | 1.31 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 62% | 1.61 | 1.44 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 59% | 1.71 | 1.60 |
| AH1 -1.5Cruz Azul -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 54% | 1.84 | 1.89 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 48% | 2.10 | 1.97 |
| AH2 +1.5FC Juarez +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 46% | 2.19 | 1.82 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 41% | 2.42 | 2.23 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.63 | 2.43 |
| X2FC Juarez or Draw | 33% | 3.00 | 3.25 |
| XDraw | 22% | 4.47 | 5.20 |
| 2FC Juarez to win | 11% | 9.07 | 8.05 |
| AH2 -1.5FC Juarez -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 2% | 45.93 | - |
Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.30 | 4.75 | 7.50 | - | - | 1.75 | 1.91 |
| 1xBet | 1.31 | 5.20 | 8.05 | 1.44 | 2.43 | 1.75 | 1.97 |
| Bet365 | 1.36 | 4.75 | 9.00 | 1.53 | 2.40 | 1.80 | 1.95 |
| Marathonbet | 1.30 | 5.20 | 8.00 | 1.44 | 2.43 | 1.75 | 1.94 |
| BetVictor | 1.30 | 5.00 | 8.50 | 1.50 | 2.36 | 1.75 | 1.95 |
| Pinnacle | 1.32 | 5.46 | 8.71 | 1.54 | 2.52 | - | - |
Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez preview & analysis
Match preview
Cruz Azul host FC Juarez in the Liga MX (Apertura - 12) at Estadio Banorte on Sunday, 18 October 2026, with kick-off at 03:10 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Cruz Azul arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 9. Most recently they drew with U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3-3 away. They're 7th in the table with 17 points from 11 games. FC Juarez are struggling for results, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 7. Most recently they drew with Club Tijuana 1-1 at home. They're 18th in the table with 4 points from 11 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Cruz Azul have won 4, FC Juarez have won 1 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.2 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Cruz Azul clear favourites: Cruz Azul 67%, draw 22%, FC Juarez 11%. We expect around 3.2 goals (2.5 - 0.7 in expected goals), with 62% for over 2.5 and 52% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score at 1.75, which our model rates at a 52% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Cruz Azul 2-0 FC Juarez.
Recent form
Cruz Azul- 12 OctAU.N.A.M. - Pumas3-3
- 2 OctAClub America0-0
- 26 SeptHToluca3-3
- 20 SeptAMonterrey0-1
- 17 SeptAInter Miami0-2
FC Juarez- 11 OctHClub Tijuana1-1
- 28 SeptALeon1-2
- 19 SeptHTigres UANL2-0
- 14 SeptASantos Laguna1-2
- 5 SeptHCF Pachuca0-2
Head to head
Liga MX table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Club America | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +11 | 21 |
| 2 |  Toluca | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | +10 | 20 |
| 3 |  Club Queretaro | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +7 | 20 |
| 4 |  Guadalajara Chivas | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | +7 | 19 |
| 5 |  Leon | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 18 |
| 6 |  Atlas | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 18 |
| 7 | Cruz Azul | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | +1 | 17 |
| 8 |  Club Tijuana | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 15 |
| 9 |  Puebla | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 15 |
| 10 |  Monterrey | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | +2 | 14 |
| 11 |  CF Pachuca | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | +4 | 13 |
| 12 |  U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 13 |
| 13 |  Tigres UANL | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 13 |
| 14 |  Santos Laguna | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | -4 | 13 |
| 15 |  Atletico San Luis | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -5 | 12 |
| 16 |  Atlante FC | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -5 | 11 |
| 17 |  Necaxa | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -8 | 9 |
| 18 | FC Juarez | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | -18 | 4 |
Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez: FAQ
What is the Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score at odds of 1.75. Our predicted score is Cruz Azul 2-0 FC Juarez.
Who is the favourite to win Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez?
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Cruz Azul are favourites. Our model gives Cruz Azul a 67% chance of winning, FC Juarez 11%, and the draw 22%.
Will both teams score in Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez?
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We rate both teams to score at 52%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez kick off?
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Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez kicks off at 03:10 UTC on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at Estadio Banorte, Mexico City.
