Pumas vs. Cruz Azul Betting Odds and Free Pick

This weekend, we will have a great match in the 14° date of the Mexican league between two teams from the capital: Pumas and Cruz Azul.

The Felines are having an outstanding season, exceeding expectations, and are close to securing their spot in the playoffs.

Meanwhile, the Maquina Cementera is having an incredible tournament, already qualified and in the race to set a points record.

Pumas vs. Cruz Azul Betting Odds and Info

Why bet on Pumas?

It was expected Pumas would fight for a playoff spot, and it was even possible they could miss out, but not even the most devoted fan anticipated that the team would be in fourth place at this stage of the tournament.

Seven wins, three draws, and three losses are the stats for the Felinos, who come into this game with a six-match unbeaten streak. They won four and drew two as visitors against Toluca and Monterrey, the two teams ranked above them, along with Cruz Azul.

With 18 goals scored, they have one of the lowest averages among the qualified teams, partly due to not having a standout striker this season, especially after losing key players like Juan Dinenno and Eduardo Salvio.Ignacio Pussetto hasn’t been the reinforcement they hoped for.

The team’s top scorer so far is midfielder César Huerta with five goals and three assists. Huerta was suspended for the match against Monterrey (0-0) but will be available on Saturday, aiming to continue his streak, having scored three goals in his last two games.

At home,they’ve performed well, beating León, Pachuca, Puebla, Tijuana, and San Luis, with their only home loss being to Tigres.

Why bet on Cruz Azul?

There are no more adjectives left to describe Cruz Azul. Martín Anselmi’s team is a machine. With 11 wins, one draw, and one loss, they’ve already secured a direct spot in the playoffs. Now they aim to finish at the top of the standings to ensure they close out all their series at home.

But that’s not the team’s only goal. They have 34 points with four matches remaining, meaning they have a good chance of breaking the points record since the tournament format changed to 18 teams. The current record is 41 points, achieved by themselves (2021) and León (2019). América reached 43 points in 2002, but there were 20 clubs in the league back then. Even so, that amount is within reach.

They are on a five-game winning streak, with the latest being a 4-0 victory over Juárez, featuring a brace from Ángel Sepúlveda, who came on for Giorgos Giakoumakis. The Greek striker left the match due to injury and will be out for two weeks. Sepúlveda, Giakoumakis, and Carlos Rotondi are the team’s top scorers, each with six goals.

Speaking of goals, Gabriel Fernández returned to action after eight months and marked his comeback with a goal. This is great news for Anselmi, who now faces healthy competition to decide his starters for the playoffs, especially with the fact that Cruz Azul is the highest-scoring team in the Liga MX with 32 goals. Oh, and they’ve also conceded the fewest (9).

Final Betting Analysis: Pumas vs. Cruz Azul

The last time these two played was in last year’s quarterfinals, where Cruz Azul won 2-0 away in the first leg and drew 2-2 in the second leg. In their last four encounters, the home team has not won.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Cruz Azul as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 2.32, Pumas has 2.92, and the draw is at 3.42.

Two teams are having an outstanding season. Cruz Azul has already achieved its first goal and now, before heading into the playoffs, will aim for the points record. Meanwhile, Pumas has shown strength at home and has performed well against teams above them in the standings, so we believe this will end in a draw. Go for a 1-1.

Go for a draw. If you bet $100 at 3.42, you will gain $242 for a total payout of $342.

Pumas vs. Cruz Azul Betting Pick: Draw