Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
Picks by market
ResultCruz Azul to win ✓45% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.50
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓67% · fair 1.49
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✓9% · fair 11.45
CF Pachuca vs Cruz Azul: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
04:10 WAT, Thursday 22 October: CF Pachuca v Cruz Azul in the Liga MX, played at Estadio Hidalgo. In the table, CF Pachuca are 8th, upper half, on 22 points after 16 matches; Cruz Azul are 1st (leading the league) with 32.
Current form
CF Pachuca, last 5: LDLDW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Monterrey, away. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Cruz Azul, last 5: WDDLL Their latest outing: 5–0 win over FC Juarez, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Head to head
When they last met (5 Apr 2026) it ended Cruz Azul 1–2 Pachuca.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give CF Pachuca 1.6 xG, Cruz Azul 1.9 xG – a total near 3.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 67% and GG at 66%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – CF Pachuca 33%, draw 22%, Cruz Azul 45%.
GG/NG: GG (66%) at 1.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (66%, odds 1.50). Most likely score in line with that pick: CF Pachuca 1–1 Cruz Azul. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
CF Pachuca33%fair 2.99 · @2.80
Draw22%fair 4.63 · @3.25
Cruz Azul45%fair 2.23 · @2.15
3.46Expected goals
1.59CF Pachuca xG
1.87Cruz Azul xG
66%Both score
67%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
1–29%
2–17%
2–27%
0–16%
0–25%
From our goals model: CF Pachuca 1.6 – 1.9 Cruz Azul expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CF Pachuca vs Cruz Azul?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win CF Pachuca vs Cruz Azul?
On our numbers CF Pachuca have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Cruz Azul 45%.
How many goals will there be in CF Pachuca vs Cruz Azul?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 67% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CF Pachuca vs Cruz Azul?
Our predicted score is CF Pachuca 1–1 Cruz Azul, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is CF Pachuca vs Cruz Azul?
CF Pachuca vs Cruz Azul (Liga MX) kicks off on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 04:10 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Hidalgo.
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.
