Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.22 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Picks by market
ResultCruz Azul to win ✗58% · @1.70
Double chanceCruz Azul or draw ✓80% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · @1.70
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗80% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.21
Cruz Azul vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 22 May the Liga MX brings Cruz Azul against U.N.A.M. - Pumas at Estadio Azteca. Kick-off: 03:00 WAT. In the table, Cruz Azul are 1st, leading the league, on 32 points after 16 matches; U.N.A.M. - Pumas are 11th (lower half) with 21.
Current form
Cruz Azul, last 5: WDWWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Guadalajara Chivas, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
U.N.A.M. - Pumas, last 5: WLDDW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over CF Pachuca, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Cruz Azul, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.8 for U.N.A.M. - Pumas.
Head to head
When they last met (15 Mar 2026) it ended U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2–2 Cruz Azul.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cruz Azul 2.0 xG, U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1.2 xG – a total near 3.2. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 59% and GG at 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cruz Azul 58%, draw 22%, U.N.A.M. - Pumas 20%.
Lower-risk option: Cruz Azul or draw (80%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (80%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cruz Azul 2–1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cruz Azul58%fair 1.74 · @1.70
Draw22%fair 4.56 · @3.85
U.N.A.M. - Pumas20%fair 4.89 · @4.45
3.21Expected goals
2.01Cruz Azul xG
1.19U.N.A.M. - Pumas xG
60%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
1–110%
2–08%
1–08%
3–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Cruz Azul 2.0 – 1.2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Cruz Azul
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Attack vs Liga MX average
+40%
+5%
Goals conceded vs average
-4%
-1%
Our expected goals here
2.21
1.42
Our own ratings from every Liga MX result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
What is the prediction for Cruz Azul vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Cruz Azul vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas?
On our numbers Cruz Azul have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 22% and U.N.A.M. - Pumas 20%.
How many goals will there be in Cruz Azul vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cruz Azul vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas?
Our predicted score is Cruz Azul 2–1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Cruz Azul vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas?
Cruz Azul vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas (Liga MX) kicks off on Friday 22 May 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Azteca.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
