Matchday 8 of the Liga MX Torneo Clausura will conclude this Sunday when Cruz Azul, aiming to stay close to the top, hosts Querétaro, who is fighting to break into the playoff spots.
Cruz Azul struggled more than expected this week but ultimately secured a 1-0 away victory over Santos Laguna.
Meanwhile, Querétaro failed to take advantage of their home field and saw their small positive streak come to an end with a 4-2 loss to Monterrey.
Here’s the preview of this upcoming Match.
Cruz Azul vs. Querétaro Betting Odds and Info
| Cruz Azul 1.28 | Querétaro 10 | Draw Offs: 5.4 |
| When? | Sunday, February 23 at 8:05 pm ET, 7:05 pm CST, 6:05 pm MT, and 5:05 pm PT |
| Where? | Estadio Akron |
| Where Can I Watch It? | fuboTV, TUDN, and Univision |
Why Bet on Cruz Azul?
Cruz Azul remains an uncertainty in 2025. Despite having a strong squad and making solid signings, the team is far from the level it displayed last semester, and as the matches go by, there are still no signs of improvement.
This Wednesday, they visited Santos, a team sitting at the bottom of the table with just one point, and narrowly won 1-0 thanks to a goal from José Rivero in the 11th minute. Rivero is currently the team’s top scorer with three goals, having found the net in each of the last three matches. On a positive note, it was the first clean sheet they have kept in this tournament.
The “Máquina” sits in fifth place with 14 points after four wins, two draws, and two losses, scoring 12 goals and conceding nine. At home, they drew their first two matches against Atlas and Puebla, both 1-1, before securing a 2-1 win over Pachuca.
More is still expected from Greek forward Giorgos Giakoumakis and the new signings Luka Romero and Mateusz Bogusz.
Why Bet on Querétaro?
After a dreadful 2024 Torneo Apertura, Querétaro is determined to turn things around in 2025, and it seems they will be one of the teams fighting until the last day for a spot in the Play-In.
With seven points, they sit in 13th place after two wins, one draw, and four losses.They have scored eight goals and conceded 11, four of which came in their last bout against Monterrey with a 2-4 defeat.
Rayados took control early, scoring three goals in the first 25 minutes. The “Gallos Blancos” pulled one back in the 68th minute, but just a minute later, midfielder Jaime Gómez was sent off, extinguishing any hopes of a comeback.
So far this tournament, they have played only two away games, losing to Tijuana (2-1) and drawing with Guadalajara (1-1). Adonis Preciado and Pablo Barrera lead the team in scoring, with two goals each.
Notably, in five of their seven matches this year in the Liga MX, there has been a red card, and in four of those cases, it was a Querétaro player who was sent off.
Final Betting Analysis: Cruz Azul vs. Querétaro
Even though Cruz Azul is not at its best, they shouldn’t have trouble defeating a Querétaro side that lacks the tools to stop an offense like the “Máquina.”
The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Cruz Azul, with a Moneyline of 1.29, while Querétaro stands at 10, and a draw is at 5.4.
The last time they faced each other was on August 23, 2024, when Cruz Azul won 2-0 away, with goals from Carlos Rotondi and Amaury Morales. The last time they met in Mexico City, Querétaro came out on top with a 3-1 victory.
Go for a straight win for Cruz Azul in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 1.29, you will gain $29 for a total payout of $129.
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