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Cruz Azul vs Atlante FC Prediction, Tips & Odds

Cruz Azul vs Atlante FC

Liga MXApertura - 3
Cruz Azul
#6 · Liga MX
WLWWW
2 - 3
Estadio Banorte, Mexico City
Atlante FC
#10 · Liga MX
WWDLD
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.65
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.59 (implied 63.0%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 65.5% probability (an expert ratio of 1.53). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (65.5% vs 63.0%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Cruz Azul to win against Atlante FC with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Cruz Azul is currently positioned 5th in the league after their opening match, where they secured a solid victory with a score of 3-2. Their form has been promising, with three wins and two draws in their last five matches, indicating a competitive edge as they begin the season. Notably, their ability to score three goals in the first match suggests a potent offensive threat. On the other side, Atlante FC finds themselves in 13th place after one match, having lost their opener 1-2. Their recent form is concerning, with five matches yielding no wins, including three draws and two losses. This lack of momentum could hinder their performance as they face a stronger opponent. Their goal difference of -1 further highlights their struggles at both ends of the pitch. The model gives Cruz Azul a win probability of approximately 60%, with a projected score of 2-1. One key market percentage to note is the likelihood of Cruz Azul scoring more than two goals, which stands at 40%. However, if Atlante FC can tighten their defence and manage to exploit any lapses in Cruz Azul's backline, they could potentially upset the expected outcome. The full method used for this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, developed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team using an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

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

Match Result
Cruz Azul Win64%1.32
Draw18%4.90
Atlante FC Win18%8.92
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8854.4%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.5959.8%

Combined goal output is high (3.6 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Cruz Azul 2-0 Atlante FC
6.4515.5%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.5% probability.

Asian Handicap
Cruz Azul -1.5
1.9144%

Cruz Azul have been the stronger side, winning 58% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-0
6.45
15.5%
1-0
7.16
14.0%
2-1
7.80
12.9%
3-0
8.17
12.3%
1-1
8.95
11.3%
3-1
10.03
10.1%

Our model projects a 2-0 Cruz Azul win as the most likely scoreline at 15.5% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Cruz Azul clean sheets, in line with their 24% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Cruz Azul
-0.0
1.06
Atlante FC
+0.0
6.80
Cruz Azul
-0.5
1.31
Atlante FC
+0.5
6.90
Cruz Azul
-1.5
1.91
Atlante FC
+1.5
13.00

Lines averaged across 3 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

Cruz Azul vs Atlante FC
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.334.759.501.602.301.851.85
Marathonbet
1.314.958.801.552.171.901.78
Betfair
1.305.008.501.572.381.901.87
Pinnacle
1.345.289.951.652.33
SBO
1.334.787.05
William Hill
1.304.508.501.801.85
Bet365
1.364.759.501.622.251.951.80
1xBet
1.324.958.801.552.171.901.80
Unibet
1.305.109.501.522.381.821.82
888Sport
1.304.508.501.572.201.801.85
Betano
1.365.1010.751.652.321.901.83
Superbet
1.345.107.601.602.251.921.78
BetVictor
1.335.009.001.592.171.901.80

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
92.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
79.6%
Over 2.5 Goals
59.8%
Over 3.5 Goals
37.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XCruz Azul or Draw
82%1.06
12Cruz Azul or Atlante FC
82%1.14
X2Draw or Atlante FC
36%3.16

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (Atlante FC leads 1-0)
0 Cruz Azul0 Draw1 Atlante FC
02 Aug
Cruz Azul
0-1
Atlante FC
Liga MX

In their only recent encounter, Atlante FC leads the head-to-head record against Cruz Azul with 1 win and no draws or losses for Cruz Azul. The match concluded with a narrow 1-0 victory for Atlante FC, indicating a tightly contested game. Cruz Azul has not managed to secure a win against Atlante FC in this matchup, reflecting a challenging trend for them. This single fixture suggests that any future meetings could remain competitive, but Cruz Azul will be looking to improve their record against Atlante FC.

Liga MX Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Club America
32105147
WDW
2
Club Tijuana
32104137
DWW
3
Toluca
32016336
WLW
4
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
32017526
WWL
5
Monterrey
32016426
WLW
6
Cruz Azul
32017616
LWW
10
Atlante FC
31115504
WDL
16
Tigres UANL
301258-31
LDL
17
Santos Laguna
300327-50
LLL
18
FC Juarez
300317-60
LLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Cruz AzulHome
1W0D1L
2 playedGF 4 · GA 41.50 pts/game
Atlante FCAway
1W0D1L
2 playedGF 4 · GA 41.50 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Cruz AzulAtlante FC
2.03Goals p.g.1.53
1.18Goals conceded p.g.1.6
24%Clean sheets20%
58%Win rate33%
3.21Avg goals in match3.13
1.61xG per game1.08
-0.28xGA per game0.05
52%Possession %36%
6.5Shots on target / game4.8
5.7Corners per game3.5
Cruz Azul
Recent Form

Cruz Azul have won 9 of their last 16 matches at home, drawing 5 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat Philadelphia Union 1-0 and lost to Atlante FC 2-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 19W 11D 3L from the last 33 games (58% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Cruz AzulAll competitions
07 Aug
Cruz Azul
1-0
Philadelphia Union
Leagues Cup
02 Aug
Cruz Azul
2-3
Atlante FC
Liga MX
26 Jul
Toluca
1-3
Cruz Azul
Campeón de Campeones
22 Jul
Cruz Azul
2-1
Puebla
Liga MX
18 Jul
Atletico San Luis
2-3
Cruz Azul
Liga MX
05 Jul
Monarcas
3-3
Cruz Azul
Friendlies Clubs
19
Win
58%
11
Draw
33%
3
Lost
9%
Atlante FC
Recent Form

Atlante FC have won 2 of their last 8 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include beat Atlante FC 0-1 and beat Cruz Azul 2-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 5W 5D 5L from the last 15 games (33% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Atlante FCAll competitions
05 Aug
Vancouver Whitecaps
0-1
Atlante FC
Leagues Cup
02 Aug
Cruz Azul
2-3
Atlante FC
Liga MX
25 Jul
Atlante FC
1-1
Club America
Liga MX
17 Jul
Necaxa
2-1
Atlante FC
Liga MX
10 Jul
Atlante FC
3-3
Toluca
Friendlies Clubs
04 Jul
Atlante FC
1-1
Monterrey
Friendlies Clubs
5
Win
33%
5
Draw
33%
5
Lost
33%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

0 players

Cruz Azul

No reported absences

Atlante FC

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
Cruz Azul Win1.32 (64.2%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.59 (59.8%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.27 (40.2%)
Both Teams Score1.88 (54.4%)
BTTS No1.82 (45.6%)
Speculative
Draw4.90 (17.9%)
Atlante FC Win8.92 (17.9%)

Yellow Card Prediction

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

Corner Prediction

Cruz Azul have averaged 5.7 corners per match at home; Atlante FC 3.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.6 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Cruz Azul have generated 1.61 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 58% of them. They put 6.5 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
2.5 Goals Over

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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.