Prediction Cruz Azul - Puebla today 08:00 22/07/2026.

Mexico Liga MX
Cruz Azul

Cruz Azul

21:11FT
Puebla

Puebla

HDP FT
Cruz Azul
Puebla
Opening
-1.25
+1.25
Pre-match
0
0
O/U FT
Over
Under
Opening
3
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Pre-match
3.5
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1X2 FT
1
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2
Opening
Pre-match

Cruz AzulCruz Azul
Positive45%
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Cruz Azul is experiencing a period of success with a 60.0% win rate in their last 10 matches, including impressive victories against strong opponents such as Pumas U.N.A.M. (2-1), Club Deportivo Guadalajara (2-1), and Necaxa (4-1), demonstrating decisive and effective playing ability.
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Cruz Azul scored 21 goals in 10 matches (an average of 2.1 goals per match), with the percentage of matches with 3 or more goals (Over 2.5) reaching 70.0%, reflecting their superior attacking strength and consistent ability to create goal-scoring opportunities
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In the only match of the tournament, Cruz Azul won 3-2, demonstrating an open playing style and effective control of the game, creating a goal difference of +1, indicating a balance between attack and defense
Neutral30%
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Cruz Azul's lineup remains stable with key players such as goalkeeper Kevin Mier, defenders Ángel Márquez and Willer Ditta, along with midfielders Erik Lira and Agustín Palavecino, but lacks specific information about their performance and ratings in recent matches.
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A draw rate of 4 out of 10 matches in their last 10 games, especially draws against strong opponents such as Pumas U.N.A.M. (0-0) and Club Deportivo Guadalajara (2-2), demonstrates their ability to hold their ground against opponents but is not enough to prove superiority.
Negative25%
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Cruz Azul conceded 13 goals in their last 10 matches (an average of 1.3 goals per game), reflecting a lack of stability in defense, especially in draws such as 3-3 against Atletico Morelia and 2-2 against Club Deportivo Guadalajara.
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Total number of yellow cards reached 19 (average of 1.9 cards per game), indicating a high level of violence in the gameplay, with a match having up to 5 yellow cards (the match against Club Deportivo Guadalajara), which could affect the ability to control the match
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In the only match of the tournament, Cruz Azul did not keep a clean sheet, showing that the defense needs significant improvement to maintain their performance in future matches
PueblaPuebla
Positive30%
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Puebla is demonstrating stable goal-scoring ability with a 70% rate of games having 3 or more goals (Over 2.5), showing flexibility in their attacking play, especially in recent wins such as 4-3 against Atlas or 3-1 against Tlaxcala FC.
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Puebla had three consecutive wins towards the end of the season, indicating an improvement in form and the ability to maintain positive results in important matches.
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In their only match played, Puebla kept a clean sheet (1-0 against FC Juarez), demonstrating their focus and tight defensive skills in that match
Neutral20%
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Puebla's current ranking is 8th with 3 points after 1 match; however, due to having only played 1 match, there is not enough data to comprehensively assess their competitive motivation or long-term form.
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The 4-2-3-1 tactical formation was recorded in the match against FC Juarez, but the lack of information regarding usage frequency or tactical adjustments based on the opponent limits the analysis of tactical trends.
Negative50%
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Puebla is going through an unstable phase with a results sequence of L-D-L-L-L-L-W-L-W-W, reflecting the inconsistency in performance, particularly the six consecutive losses from match 1 to match 6, including a heavy 0-5 defeat against Club Deportivo Guadalajara and a 0-2 loss to Monterrey.
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Poor defensive performance with 20 goals conceded (an average of 2.0 goals per game), including 3 games lost by a margin of 2 goals or more, indicating a lack of defensive capability and organization
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Puebla received 10 yellow cards and 5 red cards in their last 10 matches, indicating a lack of discipline on the field and poor emotional control, directly affecting their playing style and creating opportunities for the opposition to counterattack.
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Cruz Azul shows a clear advantage in controlling the game and stable attacking efficiency, with superior scoring power compared to Puebla, a team facing worrying defensive gaps. Cruz Azul's style of play relies on proactive ball control and the ability to create chances from coherent combinations, while Puebla relies on counter-attacks but lacks squad depth to maintain comprehensive defense. The difference in squad quality and defensive organization makes Puebla vulnerable when losing possession, while Cruz Azul has the potential to unleash its attacking strength if it maintains focus. However, Cruz Azul's unstable defense could create opportunities for Puebla to exploit mistakes, although the expected impact is not enough to reverse the match situation.
Prediction for the match between Cruz Azul and Puebla is 2-0.
Expert Prediction:
Cruz Azul-1.25 @1.80