Liga MX· Apertura - 2· Estadio Banorte
Cruz Azul
Puebla2-1
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Cruz Azul vs Puebla Prediction & Betting Tips
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 · Kick-off
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More Cruz Azul vs Puebla tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Cruz Azul +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.09 | - |
| 1XCruz Azul or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 71% | 1.40 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 67% | 1.50 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Puebla +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 61% | 1.64 | - |
| X2Puebla or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 51% | 1.98 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 49% | 2.02 | - |
| 1Cruz Azul to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Cruz Azul -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 39% | 2.57 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 33% | 3.01 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 29% | 3.50 | - |
| 2Puebla to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Puebla -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 11.84 | - |
Cruz Azul vs Puebla preview & analysis
Match preview
Cruz Azul host Puebla in the Liga MX (Apertura - 2) at Estadio Banorte on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, with kick-off at 01:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Cruz Azul have won 4, Puebla have won 1 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.2 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Cruz Azul narrow favourites: Cruz Azul 44%, draw 38%, Puebla 18%. We expect around 3.7 goals (2.4 - 1.3 in expected goals), with 71% for over 2.5 and 67% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Liga MX table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 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 |  Club 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 Puebla: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Cruz Azul vs Puebla?
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Cruz Azul are favourites. Our model gives Cruz Azul a 44% chance of winning, Puebla 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Cruz Azul vs Puebla?
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We rate both teams to score at 67%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Cruz Azul vs Puebla kick off?
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Cruz Azul vs Puebla kicks off at 01:00 UTC on Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at Estadio Banorte, Mexico City.
