Our Leon vs Cruz Azul Prediction: 1-2
Leon vs Cruz Azul in the Mexico Liga MX is scheduled for an 01:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 11, 2026. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
This Leon vs Cruz Azul prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Leon's Last Match – Leon vs Puebla
Leon will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Mexico Liga MX defeat against Puebla on November 9. In that match, Leon recorded 57% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leon | 57% | 8 (5) | 0.61 | 44 |
 Puebla | 43% | 11 (5) | 0.47 | 24 |
Cruz Azul's Last Match – Jaiba Brava vs Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 America Friendlies loss to Jaiba Brava on January 5. In that match, Cruz Azul saw 57% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jaiba Brava | 43% | 0 (3) | - | 8 |
 Cruz Azul | 57% | 0 (2) | - | 12 |
Leon vs Cruz Azul Stats
Key Stats
| Leon | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | Attacking Strength | 1.12 |
| 1.36 | Defence Strength | 0.58 |
| 0.3 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Leon are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Cruz Azul average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Leon 6-22
Cruz Azul 15-12
What are the odds for this match?
Leon to win: @4.333
Draw: @3.8
Cruz Azul to win: @1.8
Lineups
Leon (4-4-2) : Oscar Garcia, Sebastian Vegas, Stiven Barreiro, Rodrigo Echeverria, Salvador Reyes, Ivan Moreno, Fernando Beltran, Bryan Colula, Jose Rodriguez, Rogelio Funes Mori, Ismael Diaz
Cruz Azul (3-4-2-1) : Andres Gudino, Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi, Jorge Sanchez, Jeremy Marquez, Carlos Rodriguez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Luka Romero, Jose Paradela, Gabriel Fernandez
Cruz Azul 
Toluca 
Chivas Guadalajara 
Pachuca 
Unam Pumas 
Tigres UANL 
Atlas 
Club America 
Monterrey 
Puebla 
Atletico San Luis 
Juarez FC 
Leon 
Mazatlan FC 
Tijuana 
Necaxa 
Queretaro 
Santos Laguna