Liga MX
Cruz Azul vs Puebla
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 - 02:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Cruz Azul vs Puebla Prediction & Stats - Liga MX 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Cruz Azul vs Puebla carries real history into this round of the Liga MX.
The two sides meet on 22/07 (Wednesday) at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, 02:00 (UK time).
Read the Cruz Azul vs Puebla prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Cruz Azul vs Puebla
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Cruz Azul vs Puebla call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Cruz Azul Win
Last updated on 19-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Cruz Azul the side to beat, with roughly 69% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Liga MX odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Cruz Azul Preview
Cruz Azul reach this fixture 1 match into their Liga MX. Here is where La Máquina stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
3 scored, at 3 a game
2 conceded, at 2 a game
La Máquina, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ángel Jeremy Márquez Castañeda, 2 goals
Most assists: Carlos Alberto Rodríguez Gómez, 1 assists
Recent results — Cruz Azul
17/07/2026 21:00
24/05/2026 21:00
21/05/2026 22:00
16/05/2026 21:07
13/05/2026 22:00
Puebla: how they are travelling
Puebla come in 1 matches into their Liga MX.
Here is what Los Camoteros have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
1 scored, at 1 a game
0 conceded, at 0 a game
Los Camoteros, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ignacio Daniel Maestro Puch, 1 goals
Most assists: Alberto Herrera Rodríguez, 1 assists
Recent results — Los Camoteros
17/07/2026 23:00
24/04/2026 23:00
21/04/2026 23:05
18/04/2026 21:07
10/04/2026 21:00
The head-to-head favours Cruz Azul
Recent meetings have tended to go Cruz Azul's way against Puebla.
From 29 match(es):
Cruz Azul: 12 win(s)
Puebla: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 10
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Cruz Azul vs Puebla prediction.
Form comparison Cruz Azul vs Puebla
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Cruz Azul
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Scored | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 0 | 2.42 |
|
xGA
|
0.43 | 0 | 1.43 |
Away Team
Puebla
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.41 | 0 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
0.31 | 0 | 1.31 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Cruz Azul vs Puebla
Match: Cruz Azul vs Puebla
Competition: Liga MX
Date: Wednesday, 22/07/2026
Kick-off: 02:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio Cuauhtémoc
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Stats
The statistics for Los Celestes vs La Franja that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 3.6
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 80%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 80%
Cards
4
League: 4.6
Corners
11
League: 9.8
Home Team
Cruz Azul
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Scored | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 0 | 2.42 |
|
xGA
|
0.43 | 0 | 1.43 |
Away Team
Puebla
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.41 | 0 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
0.31 | 0 | 1.31 |
Corners
8 / Match
+50% Corners / Match
Puebla received +50% more corners than Cruz Azul in the Liga MX
12 / Match
Atlético San Luis
(4)(7)
Juárez
Cards
1 / Match
+200% Cards / Match
Puebla received +200% more cards than Cruz Azul in the Liga MX
3 / Match
Atlético San Luis
(1)(1)
Juárez
Goals Scored
3 / Match
+200%
Cruz Azul is +200% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Atlético San Luis
(3)(1)
Juárez
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
100%
Cruz Azul condeded 100% more goals than Puebla
0 / Match
Atlético San Luis
(2)(0)
Juárez
Liga MX Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tijuana
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Puebla
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Necaxa
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
Atlas
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
Cruz Azul
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |
América
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Guadalajara
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Monterrey
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Pachuca
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Pumas UNAM
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Querétaro
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Santos Laguna
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Toluca
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Juárez
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Atlante
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Atlético San Luis
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
León
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Tigres UANL
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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