FC Juarez travel to Estadio Banorte in the Liga MX on Sunday 18 October (04:10 WAT) to face Cruz Azul. Cruz Azul are 1st with 32 points from 16 games (top of the table), while FC Juarez sit 18th on 11 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 21 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Cruz Azul's last 5: DDLLW Most recently they drew with U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3–3 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 2.0 conceded.
FC Juarez's last 5: DLWLL Most recently they drew with Club Tijuana 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Cruz Azul arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 2.6 for Cruz Azul and 0.9 for FC Juarez. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score in 60% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cruz Azul 74%, draw 17%, FC Juarez 10%.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.75.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Cruz Azul to win – a 74% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Cruz Azul 2–0 FC Juarez. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cruz Azul74%fair 1.36 · @1.25
Draw17%fair 5.98 · @5.00
FC Juarez10%fair 10.44 · @8.50
3.50Expected goals
2.62Cruz Azul xG
0.88FC Juarez xG
60%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–010%
2–19%
3–09%
3–18%
1–08%
1–17%
From our goals model: Cruz Azul 2.6 – 0.9 FC Juarez expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cruz Azul to win✓
74%
1.36
1.25
Double chance
Cruz Azul or draw✓
90%
1.11
1.06
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.67
1.75
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
54%
1.86
–
Half-time result
Cruz Azul ahead at half-time✓
55%
1.81
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cruz Azul / FT Cruz Azul✓
51%
1.96
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
10%
9.67
–
Form
Cruz Azul – last 6
DDLLWW
12 Oct
@ U.N.A.M. - Pumas
3–3
D
26 Sep
vs Toluca
3–3
D
20 Sep
@ Monterrey
0–1
L
17 Sep
@ Inter Miami
0–2
L
13 Sep
vs Club America
4–3
W
7 Sep
vs Santos Laguna
1–0
W
1.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
FC Juarez – last 6
DLWLLL
11 Oct
vs Club Tijuana
1–1
D
28 Sep
@ Leon
1–2
L
19 Sep
vs Tigres UANL
2–0
W
14 Sep
@ Santos Laguna
1–2
L
5 Sep
vs CF Pachuca
0–2
L
31 Aug
@ Toluca
0–4
L
0.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cruz Azul and FC Juarez.
What is the prediction for Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez?
Our pick is Cruz Azul to win with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez?
On our numbers Cruz Azul have a 74% chance of winning, the draw 17% and FC Juarez 10%.
How many goals will there be in Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez?
Our predicted score is Cruz Azul 2–0 FC Juarez, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez?
Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez (Liga MX) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 04:10 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Banorte.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
