Cruz Azul vs Puebla
Cruz Azul vs Puebla Prediction, H2H, Stats & Betting Tips
Prediction Result: WON
The match finished 2-1, producing 3 total goals. The Over 1.5 prediction therefore landed successfully.
Cruz Azul vs Puebla Preview
Cruz Azul face Puebla in the Liga MX (Apertura - 2) on Wednesday 22 July 2026, kick-off 01:00 UTC at Estadio Banorte, Mexico City.
Cruz Azul are 1st with 32 points from 16 games, while Puebla are 13th with 19. That leaves Cruz Azul 13 points ahead.
At home this season Cruz Azul average 2.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per game; on the road Puebla average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded. Cruz Azul have kept 2 clean sheets and failed to score 2 times; Puebla have 4 clean sheets and 4 blanks.
Cruz Azul have scored 15 and conceded 5 in their last 5 matches, with 5 going over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 4. Puebla have scored 7 and conceded 10 in their last 5 matches, with 3 going over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 3.
Match Analysis
Cruz Azul come into this fixture with a recent record of 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats, while Puebla have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in the same window. Cruz Azul currently sit 1st on 32 points, with Puebla placed 13th on 19 points. Across the last 4 head-to-head meetings, 9 goals have been scored and both teams found the net in 2 of them. Recent head-to-head meetings average 2.3 goals, which supports the Over 1.5 line. The Over 1.5 Goals selection (Over 1.5) is assigned a 74% probability at odds of 1.35.
Key Match Factors
- Cruz Azul have the better recent form (15 pts vs 4 pts from the last 5 matches).
- Cruz Azul have scored 37 goals this season compared with 19 for Puebla.
- Defensively, Cruz Azul have conceded 26 and Puebla have conceded 23.
- League positions: Cruz Azul 1st, Puebla 13th.
- Cruz Azul have won 5 of 8 home matches in this competition.
- Puebla have won 4 of 9 away matches in this competition.
Why We Tip Over 1.5
- Cruz Azul matches average 3.9 total goals this season and Puebla matches 2.6.
- 5 of Cruz Azul's last 5 matches went over 1.5 goals.
- 4 of Puebla's last 5 matches went over 1.5 goals.
- The last 4 head-to-head meetings averaged 2.2 goals.
Teams Head to Head Matches
In the last 4 meetings, Cruz Azul have won 3, Puebla have won 0 and 1 ended level. The most recent, on 18 January 2026, finished Cruz Azul 1-0 Puebla.
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
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| Jan 18, 2026 | Cruz Azul | 1 : 0 | Puebla |
| Nov 01, 2025 | Puebla | 0 : 3 | Cruz Azul |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Cruz Azul | 1 : 1 | Puebla |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Puebla | 1 : 2 | Cruz Azul |
Season Statistics
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| Played | 16 | 16 |
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| Wins | 10 | 5 |
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| Draws | 2 | 4 |
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| Losses | 4 | 7 |
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| Goals for (avg) | 2.3 | 1.2 |
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| Goals against (avg) | 1.6 | 1.4 |
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| Clean sheets | 2 | 4 |
| Failed to score | 2 | 4 |
| Biggest win streak | 3 | 2 |
Last Matches (Cruz Azul)
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Last Matches (Puebla)
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Cruz Azul vs Puebla FAQs
What is the Cruz Azul vs Puebla prediction?
Our tip is Over 1.5 (Over 1.5 Goals), with a probability of 74% at odds of 1.35.
When is Cruz Azul vs Puebla?
Wednesday 22 July 2026, kick-off 01:00 UTC, in the Liga MX, at Estadio Banorte.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruz Azul and Puebla?
In the last 4 meetings, Cruz Azul have won 3, Puebla have won 0 and 1 ended level. The most recent, on 18 January 2026, finished Cruz Azul 1-0 Puebla.
What was the final score of Cruz Azul vs Puebla?
Cruz Azul 2-1 Puebla. Our Over 1.5 tip won.
Discussion & Tips
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