Pachuca vs Cruz Azul Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Sep 2025

Liga MX Betting Preview: Pachuca vs Cruz Azul

Pachuca host Cruz Azul in this Liga MX encounter at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Sunday 14 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Cruz Azul to Keep Things Tight Against Tuzos

When Cruz Azul clash against Pachuca, we will take the former at 1.66 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

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Cruz Azul Won 2-1 in Teams’ Last Meeting

Pachuca were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 2-0 loss against Club América at Estadio Azteca. They enjoyed 53% possession and three shots on target.

Cruz Azul have won their previous five games. A 2-1 victory recently occurred away at Estadio Akron when playing Guadalajara. Nicolas Larcamon's men had just 39% possession and recorded seven shots on goal, while Jose Paradela and Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cruz Azul have beaten Pachuca in the last two encounters. A 2-1 home victory at Estadio Azteca followed a 4-2 away win at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo. The previous 10 H2H games have seen four wins for each team and two draws.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Cruz Azul	9	7	2	0	19	10	9	19:10	23
7	Pachuca	8	4	1	3	11	8	3	11:8	13

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5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. Tuzos have had 52.3% possession and 5.2 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.0 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts, while being awarded 4.0 corners.

Jhonder Cadiz and Gaston Togni are the leading goalscorers with 2, while Oussama Idrissi has 1. Elias Montiel and Victor Guzman have recorded the most assists with 3 apiece.

Cruz Azul have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 1.9 goals from 13.7 attempts and 6.6 shots on goal. The Mexico City side average 55.8% possession, 6.6 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against them, while conceding 1.1 goals from 7.7 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Angel Sepulveda has top scored with 5, while Carlos Rodriguez and Ignacio Rivero are next best on 3. Look no further than Jose Paradela for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Pachuca confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Carlos Moreno (GK), Brian Garcia, Alonso Aceves, Elias Montiel, Eduardo Bauermann, Sergio Barreto, Alexei Dominguez Figueroa, Alan Bautista, Jhonder Cadiz, Luis Quinones, Oussama Idrissi.

Cruz Azul confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Kevin Mier (GK), Jorge Sanchez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Gonzalo Piovi, Jesus Orozco, Willer Ditta, Ignacio Rivero, Carlos Rodriguez, Gabriel Fernandez, Jose Paradela, Luka Romero.

Pachuca vs Cruz Azul Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Pachuca vs Cruz Azul betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll side with Cruz Azul +0.25 for this Liga MX clash, with an attractive 1.66 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key Liga MX stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Pachuca vs Cruz Azul league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruz Azul in 7 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruz Azul in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruz Azul in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Pachuca in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Pachuca in 11 of their last 19 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Pachuca in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Pachuca in 2 consecutive games against Cruz Azul.

Cruz Azul +0.25 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 60.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Pachuca 1 - 2 Cruz Azul

Cruz Azul are available to back at 9.00 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Pachuca vs Cruz Azul Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Tight Affair Likely According to the Bookies

The draw is available at 3.25 if you believe that this Liga MX clash will finish level, with Cruz Azul at 2.45 and Pachuca chalked up at 2.80 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Pachuca are 1.98 here. However, if you want to back favourites Cruz Azul, then 1.75 is on offer.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land 1.60 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Ángel Sepúlveda Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Favourite Ángel Sepúlveda is 5.40 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Previous Ten Pachuca Home Games Have Led to Six Wins

Pachuca have secured six wins, three draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 0.60.

Cruz Azul haven’t lost any of their past three away games. Nicolas Larcamon's men have five wins, four draws and one loss in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

When the sides last met at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo, Cruz Azul beat Pachuca 4-2. The past 7 H2H meetings at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo have involved three wins each and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Pachuca Home Stats		6-3-1	2.00	1.40	0.60	4	6	4	6
Cruz Azul Away Stats		5-4-1	2.80	1.60	1.20	6	4	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Pachuca vs Cruz Azul Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Tuzos vs Cruz Azul team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the Liga MX along with up-to-date injury news.

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