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