Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
04:10 WAT, Sunday 18 October: Cruz Azul v FC Juarez in the Liga MX, played at Estadio Banorte. In the table, Cruz Azul are 1st, leading the league, on 32 points after 16 matches; FC Juarez are 18th (in the drop zone) with 11. There are 21 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Cruz Azul, last 5: DDLLW Their latest outing: 3–3 draw with U.N.A.M. - Pumas, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
FC Juarez, last 5: DLWLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Club Tijuana, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Cruz Azul, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.7 for FC Juarez.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cruz Azul 2.6 xG, FC Juarez 0.9 xG – a total near 3.5. That is an open game on paper: 68% for three or more goals, 60% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cruz Azul 73%, draw 17%, FC Juarez 10%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Cruz Azul to win (73%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cruz Azul 2–0 FC Juarez. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cruz Azul73%fair 1.36 · @1.25
Draw17%fair 5.93 · @5.00
FC Juarez10%fair 10.32 · @8.50
3.50Expected goals
2.61Cruz Azul xG
0.89FC Juarez xG
60%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–010%
2–19%
3–09%
3–18%
1–08%
1–17%
From our goals model: Cruz Azul 2.6 – 0.9 FC Juarez expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cruz Azul to win✓
73%
1.36
1.25
Double chance
Cruz Azul or draw✓
90%
1.11
1.06
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.67
1.75
Draw no bet
Cruz Azul (draw no bet)✓
88%
1.13
–
Asian handicap
Cruz Azul -1 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
54%
1.86
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
73%
1.38
–
First team to score
Cruz Azul to score first✓
72%
1.38
–
Half-time result
Cruz Azul ahead at half-time✓
55%
1.81
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cruz Azul / FT Cruz Azul✓
51%
1.97
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.93
–
Recent results
Cruz Azul – last 6
DDLLWW
12 Oct
@ U.N.A.M. - Pumas
3–3
D
26 Sep
vs Toluca
3–3
D
20 Sep
@ Monterrey
0–1
L
17 Sep
@ Inter Miami
0–2
L
13 Sep
vs Club America
4–3
W
7 Sep
vs Santos Laguna
1–0
W
1.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
FC Juarez – last 6
DLWLLL
11 Oct
vs Club Tijuana
1–1
D
28 Sep
@ Leon
1–2
L
19 Sep
vs Tigres UANL
2–0
W
14 Sep
@ Santos Laguna
1–2
L
5 Sep
vs CF Pachuca
0–2
L
31 Aug
@ Toluca
0–4
L
0.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cruz Azul and FC Juarez.
What is the prediction for Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez?
Our pick is Cruz Azul to win with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez?
On our numbers Cruz Azul have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 17% and FC Juarez 10%.
How many goals will there be in Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez?
Our predicted score is Cruz Azul 2–0 FC Juarez, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez?
Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez (Liga MX) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 04:10 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Banorte.
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.
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