Our Cruz Azul vs Puebla Prediction: 3-1
Cruz Azul vs Puebla in the Mexico Liga MX is scheduled for an 03:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 18, 2026. Our analysis favors a 3-1 home win, but considering the likelihood of multiple goals, over 2.5 goals is also a solid wager.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cruz Azul's Last Match – Cruz Azul vs Atlas
Cruz Azul will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 Mexico Liga MX success over Atlas on January 14. In that match, Cruz Azul saw 49% of the ball and created 15 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cruz Azul | 49% | 15 (5) | 0.68 | 40 |
 Atlas | 51% | 5 (2) | 0.33 | 28 |
Puebla's Last Match – Puebla vs Mazatlan FC
Puebla will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Mexico Liga MX victory over Mazatlan FC on January 13. In that match, Puebla recorded 56% possession, attempting 14 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Puebla | 56% | 14 (7) | 1.22 | 52 |
 Mazatlan FC | 44% | 8 (6) | 1.33 | 34 |
Cruz Azul vs Puebla Stats
Key Stats
| Cruz Azul | Puebla | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 1.43 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cruz Azul are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Puebla average 1.6 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.
Cruz Azul 15-13
Puebla 16-22
What are the odds for this match?
Cruz Azul to win: @1.48
Draw: @4.75
Puebla to win: @6
Lineups
Cruz Azul (3-4-2-1) : Andres Gudino, Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi, Jorge Sanchez, Jose Paradela, Agustin Palavecino, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Luka Romero, Carlos Rodriguez, Gabriel Fernandez
Puebla (4-3-3) : Ricardo Gutierrez, Iker Moreno, Eduardo Navarro, Nicolas Diaz, Fernando Monarrez, Alejandro Organista, Luis Rey, Edgar Guerra, Carlos Alberto Baltazar Agraz, Emiliano Gomez, Esteban Lozano
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