Atletico San Luis vs Cruz Azul Prediction, Tips & Odds

Atletico San Luis vs Cruz Azul

Liga MXApertura - 1
Atletico San Luis
WWWDL
VS
Estadio Libertad Financiera
Cruz Azul
DWDWD
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.67
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.64 (implied 61.1%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 63.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.57). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (63.6% vs 61.1%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Cruz Azul to win this match against Atletico San Luis, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Cruz Azul is currently in good form, having gone unbeaten in their last five matches with two wins and three draws. This consistent performance suggests they have a solid foundation as they navigate the season. In contrast, Atletico San Luis has had a mixed run lately, with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. While they have shown resilience, their inconsistency could be a concern against a team like Cruz Azul that is proving hard to beat. The ability to secure points in tight fixtures will be crucial for them moving forward. According to the model, Cruz Azul has a win probability of 55%, while Atletico San Luis sits at 25%, with a 20% chance for a draw. One potential caveat for Cruz Azul could be their tendency to draw matches, which could impact their ability to secure three points in this fixture. For a more detailed breakdown of the analysis, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team uses an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season to produce these insights.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Atletico San Luis Win34%3.83
Draw22%3.60
Cruz Azul Win44%1.87
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6458.6%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.7356.5%

Combined goal output is high (3.7 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Atletico San Luis 1-1 Cruz Azul
6.7115.0%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.0% probability.

Asian Handicap
Cruz Azul -0.0
1.3838%

Cruz Azul have been the stronger side, winning 54% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.71
15.0%
0-1
7.64
13.1%
1-2
7.80
12.9%
0-2
9.21
10.9%
0-0
11.58
8.7%
2-1
11.73
8.6%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 15.0% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Atletico San Luis
-0.0
2.84
Cruz Azul
+0.0
1.38
Atletico San Luis
-0.5
3.55
Cruz Azul
+0.5
1.81
Atletico San Luis
-1.5
8.00
Cruz Azul
+1.5
3.25

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Cruz Azul are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Atletico San Luis vs Cruz Azul
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
3.753.601.901.702.101.602.20
Marathonbet
3.853.621.841.742.041.642.10
Betfair
3.803.751.911.732.101.652.20
Pinnacle
3.953.701.871.762.08——
SBO
3.483.291.861.762.08——
William Hill
3.603.301.83——1.652.10
Bet365
4.003.701.901.732.081.672.10
1xBet
3.853.621.861.742.041.642.13
Unibet
3.853.651.841.712.081.582.14
Betano
4.153.851.911.782.101.672.12
Superbet
3.853.551.901.732.021.652.12
BetVictor
3.803.601.831.701.991.622.15

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
91.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
76.6%
Over 2.5 Goals
56.5%
Over 3.5 Goals
33.5%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XAtletico San Luis or Draw
56%1.88
12Atletico San Luis or Cruz Azul
78%1.25
X2Draw or Cruz Azul
66%1.23

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Cruz Azul leads 6-2)
2 Atletico San Luis2 Draw6 Cruz Azul
07 Mar
Cruz Azul
3-0
Atletico San Luis
Liga MX
Aug 25
Atletico San Luis
1-2
Cruz Azul
Liga MX
Mar 25
Cruz Azul
3-0
Atletico San Luis
Liga MX
Sept 24
Atletico San Luis
3-1
Cruz Azul
Liga MX
Feb 24
Cruz Azul
3-0
Atletico San Luis
Liga MX
Sept 23
Atletico San Luis
1-2
Cruz Azul
Liga MX
Mar 23
Cruz Azul
1-0
Atletico San Luis
Liga MX
Jul 22
Atletico San Luis
0-0
Cruz Azul
Liga MX
Apr 22
Cruz Azul
0-1
Atletico San Luis
Liga MX
Aug 21
Atletico San Luis
0-0
Cruz Azul
Liga MX

In the last 10 matches between Atletico San Luis and Cruz Azul, Cruz Azul leads with 6 wins, while Atletico San Luis has won 2 times, and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines indicate a generally one-sided trend, with Cruz Azul achieving three 3-0 victories. While Atletico San Luis has managed to secure two wins, including a 3-1 victory, their last win against Cruz Azul was in April 2022. The presence of multiple low-scoring draws, including two 0-0 results, suggests that when the teams are closely matched, the games can be tightly contested.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Atletico San LuisCruz Azul
1.67Goals p.g.2
1.38Goals conceded p.g.1.14
29%Clean sheets25%
38%Win rate54%
3.05Avg goals in match3.14
1.30xG per game1.50
-0.08xGA per game-0.50
47%Possession %54%
4.1Shots on target / game6.1
4.6Corners per game6.4
Atletico San Luis
Recent Form

Atletico San Luis have won 5 of their last 11 matches at home, drawing 1 and losing 5. Their recent home fixtures include beat Mineros de Zacatecas 4-0 and beat Sporting San Jose 4-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 4D 9L from the last 21 games (38% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Atletico San LuisAll competitions
10 Jul
Atletico San Luis
4-0
Mineros de Zacatecas
Friendlies Clubs
07 Jul
Atletico San Luis
4-0
Sporting San Jose
Friendlies Clubs
01 Jul
Atlas
0-1
Atletico San Luis
Friendlies Clubs
26 Jun
Club Queretaro
2-2
Atletico San Luis
Friendlies Clubs
26 Apr
FC Juarez
2-1
Atletico San Luis
Liga MX
23 Apr
Atletico San Luis
2-0
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
8
Win
38%
4
Draw
19%
9
Lost
43%
Cruz Azul
Recent Form

Cruz Azul have won 8 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 6 and losing 1. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Cruz Azul 3-3 and beat U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 15W 11D 2L from the last 28 games (54% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Cruz AzulAll competitions
05 Jul
Monarcas
3-3
Cruz Azul
Friendlies Clubs
25 May
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
1-2
Cruz Azul
Liga MX
22 May
Cruz Azul
0-0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
17 May
Guadalajara Chivas
1-2
Cruz Azul
Liga MX
14 May
Cruz Azul
2-2
Guadalajara Chivas
Liga MX
10 May
Cruz Azul
1-0
Atlas
Liga MX
15
Win
54%
11
Draw
39%
2
Lost
7%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Atletico San Luis

No reported absences

Cruz Azul

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.73 (56.5%)
Both Teams Score1.64 (58.6%)
Value Bets
Atletico San Luis Win3.83 (34.2%)
Cruz Azul Win1.87 (43.7%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.06 (43.5%)
BTTS No2.14 (41.4%)
Speculative
Draw3.60 (22.1%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Atletico San Luis have averaged 4.6 corners per match at home; Cruz Azul 6.4 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Cruz Azul have generated 1.50 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 54% of them. They put 6.1 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Cruz Azul player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.

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