Head to head
Last 8 meetings
0 - 3
Cruz Azul
1 - 1
Puebla
1 - 2
Cruz Azul
0 - 1
Cruz Azul
1 - 2
Puebla
1 - 3
Cruz Azul
2 - 2
Puebla
1 - 3
Puebla
Liga MX table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas |
17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 34:17 | +17 | 36 |
| 2 | Guadalajara Chivas |
17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 33:17 | +16 | 36 |
| 3 | Cruz Azul |
17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 31:18 | +13 | 33 |
| 4 | CF Pachuca |
17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 25:19 | +6 | 31 |
| 5 | Toluca |
17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 28:16 | +12 | 30 |
| 6 | Atlas |
17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 16:18 | -2 | 26 |
| 7 | Tigres UANL |
17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 28:18 | +10 | 25 |
| 8 | Club America |
17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 20:17 | +3 | 25 |
| 9 | Club Tijuana |
17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 19:17 | +2 | 23 |
| 10 | Leon |
17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 22:32 | -10 | 22 |
| 11 | Club Queretaro |
17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 17:21 | -4 | 20 |
| 12 | FC Juarez |
17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 26:32 | -6 | 19 |
| 13 | Monterrey |
17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 22:24 | -2 | 18 |
| 14 | Atletico San Luis |
17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 24:27 | -3 | 18 |
| 15 | Necaxa |
17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 19:25 | -6 | 18 |
| 16 | Mazatlán |
17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 22:37 | -15 | 15 |
| 17 | Puebla |
17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13:26 | -13 | 13 |
| 18 | Santos Laguna |
17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 20:38 | -18 | 12 |
Top scorers
Liga MX
J. Galvão
Atletico San Luis
26goals
A. González
Guadalajara Chivas
24goals
J. Brunetta
Tigres UANL
19goals
Paulinho
Toluca
18goals
Á. Correa
Tigres UANL
16goals
Ó. Estupiñán
FC Juarez
15goals
D. Cambindo
Leon
14goals
G. Fernández
Cruz Azul
14goals
G. Berterame
Monterrey
13goals
Sergio Canales
Monterrey
13goals
Recent form
1 - 3
Cruz Azul
W
1 - 2
Cruz Azul
W
5 - 0
FC Juarez
W
3 - 3
Cruz Azul
D
0 - 0
Cruz Azul
D
3 - 3
Toluca
D
1 - 0
Cruz Azul
L
2 - 0
Cruz Azul
L
4 - 3
Club America
W
1 - 0
Santos Laguna
W
4 - 3
Puebla
L
1 - 4
Monterrey
L
0 - 0
Puebla
D
1 - 1
Leon
D
1 - 0
Puebla
L
1 - 1
Atlante FC
D
0 - 1
Toluca
L
0 - 1
Puebla
W
2 - 0
Puebla
L
3 - 2
Santos Laguna
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 2.25 Cruz Azul · 1.1 Puebla
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
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Side by side
Cruz Azul
Puebla
Cruz Azul vs Puebla: preview and prediction
Cruz Azul host Puebla in the Mexico Liga MX (Clausura - 3) on Sunday, 18th January 2026 at 04:05 at Estadio Azteca, Puebla. Cruz Azul sit 3rd in the table and Puebla 17th.
Cruz Azul are in good shape, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (D-D-W-W-W). Puebla are struggling, with 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (L-D-D-L-L).
In the last 8 meetings, Cruz Azul won 4, Puebla won 2 and 2 ended level. These games average 3 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% and over 2.5 goals in 75%.
Our goal model expects about 2.25 goals for Cruz Azul and 1.1 for Puebla. It gives Cruz Azul the edge (63% home win, 19% draw, 17% away win), 65% for over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 2-1.
Our pick was Draw at odds of 4.15.
Cruz Azul vs Puebla FAQs
What is the best prediction for Cruz Azul vs Puebla?
Our top tip is Draw: Draw (4.15 odds).
Who will win Cruz Azul vs Puebla?
Cruz Azul are favourites: our model gives Cruz Azul 63%, the draw 19% and Puebla 17%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 60% chance in our model, and it happened in 75% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 3.4 goals in total, with a 65% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Cruz Azul vs Puebla?
Kick-off is on Sunday, 18th January 2026 at 04:05 at Estadio Azteca, Puebla.
Who is the referee?
M. Chavez is in charge of this game.
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