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Liga MX | Wed 22 Jul, 02:00

Cruz Azul v Puebla Stats

Data last updated: Tue 18 Aug 2026, 20:32 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Cruz Azul face Puebla in Liga MX on Wed 22 Jul, 02:00. Cruz Azul are unbeaten in their last 11 Liga MX matches, while 20 of their previous 22 home league encounters have ended without defeat.

BT4Y best bet

Kicks, cards and numerical disadvantages

  • At 2/1, Kicks, cards and numerical disadvantages implies roughly 33%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 48%.
  • Cruz Azul’s recurring defensive lapses invite Puebla to attack with .
  • Puebla have the cleaner defensive sample at 0 conceded per match, which helps the Kicks, cards and numerical disadvantages angle more than a raw possession edge.
  • Cruz Azul sit 10 in the table, while Puebla sit 7, so the standings picture adds pressure context to the result-market read.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The 48% for Kicks, cards and numerical disadvantages sits against roughly 33% implied by the current price. Puebla have the cleaner defensive sample at 0 conceded per match, which helps the Kicks, cards and numerical disadvantages angle more than a raw possession edge. Cruz Azul’s recurring defensive lapses invite Puebla to attack with .

Model chance vs price48% model chance against roughly 33% implied
Positive
Puebla have the cleaner defensive sample at 0 conceded per.Visible data support
Positive
Cruz Azul sit 10 in the table, while Puebla sit.Visible data support
Positive
Cruz Azul’s recurring defensive lapses invite Puebla to attack.Article support
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: Cruz Azul Win is the preferred angle because cruz Azul’s recurring defensive lapses invite Puebla to attack with . Puebla have the cleaner defensive sample at 0 conceded per match, which helps the Cruz Azul Win angle more than a raw possession edge. Cruz Azul carry the stronger scoring threat, but Puebla must contribute for BTTS to land.

Main risk

Cruz Azul carry the stronger scoring threat, but Puebla must contribute for BTTS to land.

Key Data Signals

Kicks, cards and numerical disadvantages evidence

Cruz Azul’s recurring defensive lapses invite Puebla to attack with .

Puebla have the cleaner defensive sample at 0 conceded per match, which helps the Cruz Azul Win angle more than a raw possession edge.

Cruz Azul sit 10 in the table, while Puebla sit 7, so the standings picture adds pressure context to the result-market read.

What To Watch In The Data

Kicks, cards and numerical disadvantages notes

    Corners, cards and shots

    Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

    Cruz Azul4
    Avg corners for
    Puebla7
    Cruz Azul8
    Avg total corners
    Puebla12
    Cruz Azul1
    Avg yellow cards
    Puebla1
    Cruz Azul20
    Avg shots
    Puebla13
    Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · Model 54% vs implied 54% · edge -0.1 pts
    1.85
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    Over 10.5 CornersBet365 guide price
    2.38
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    Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 60%
    1.5
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    Over 9.5 Corners needs a clear match pattern behind it. For corners, that means territory, wide deliveries and blocked shots; for cards, it means duels and transition fouls; for shots, it means repeat box entries rather than harmless possession.
    Goals, BTTS and over/under

    Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

    Cruz Azul3
    Avg goals scored
    Puebla1
    Cruz Azul2
    Avg goals conceded
    Puebla0
    Cruz Azul100%
    BTTS rate
    Puebla0%
    Cruz Azul100%
    Over 2.5 goals
    Puebla0%
    Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetMGM guide price · Model 67% vs implied 52% · edge +14.3 pts
    1.91
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    Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 51%
    2.3
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    Over 1.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 71%
    1.18
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 53%
    1.6
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    Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 35%
    2.5
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    BTTS NoBetMGM guide price · model 37%
    1.91
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    Player stats

    Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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    Market odds

    Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

    Market aligned with main pickCruz Azul to WinBetfred guide price · Model 48% vs implied 74% · edge -25.5 pts
    1.36
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    BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 67%
    1.91
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    Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 60%
    1.5
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 53%
    1.6
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    Cruz Azul Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 58%
    1.18
    Check odds @ 1.18
    Cruz Azul to Win is price-sensitive at the current guide price, but the price only matters if the football route is clear. Use the model-versus-implied gap as the starting point, then check whether the article context, team news and section data actually point towards the same market.
    Recent form

    Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

    Cruz Azul

    W
    Last 51W 0D 0L
    Last 5 record
    Last 101W 0D 0L
    18 Jul 2026A Atletico San Luis3-2

    Puebla

    W
    Last 51W 0D 0L
    Last 5 record
    Last 101W 0D 0L
    18 Jul 2026A FC Juarez1-0
    Market aligned with main pickCruz Azul to WinBetfred guide price · Model 48% vs implied 74% · edge -25.5 pts
    1.36
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    Home / DrawBetfred guide price · model 77%
    1.1
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    Cruz Azul Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 58%
    1.18
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    Head-to-head

    Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

    5Cruz Azul wins
    3Draws
    2Puebla wins
    18 Jan 2026Cruz Azul v Puebla1-0
    01 Nov 2025Puebla v Cruz Azul0-3
    25 Jan 2025Cruz Azul v Puebla1-1
    19 Oct 2024Puebla v Cruz Azul1-2
    13 Apr 2024Puebla v Cruz Azul0-1
    13 Nov 2023Cruz Azul v Puebla1-2
    Market aligned with main pickCruz Azul to WinBetfred guide price · Model 48% vs implied 74% · edge -25.5 pts
    1.36
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    BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 67%
    1.91
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 53%
    1.6
    Check odds @ 1.6
    The head-to-head sample gives context for Cruz Azul to Win, but it should not overrule the current tactical picture. If previous meetings show goals or momentum swings, they support the market only when the present form and line-ups point to the same game state.
    Season team stats

    Liga MX

    Cruz Azul4
    Played
    Puebla4
    Cruz Azul2
    Avg goals for
    Puebla1.5
    Cruz Azul2
    Avg goals against
    Puebla1.3
    Cruz Azul0
    Clean sheets
    Puebla1
    Market aligned with main pickCruz Azul to WinBetfred guide price · Model 48% vs implied 74% · edge -25.5 pts
    1.36
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    Cruz Azul Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 58%
    1.18
    Check odds @ 1.18
    Season data supports Cruz Azul to Win when the attacking output and defensive control both point towards the same outcome. The useful read is whether those longer-term numbers create a believable route to chances, pressure and game control in this specific match.
    League standings snapshot

    Current table context.

    PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
    7Puebla742111
    10Cruz Azul642020
    Cruz Azul sit in position 10, while Puebla sit in position 7, so table pressure belongs in the Kicks, cards and numerical disadvantages assessment.
    Key match trends

    Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

    100%Cruz Azul Over 2.5
    0%Puebla Over 2.5
    2.7H2H avg goals
    The Over 2.5 trend is mixed: Cruz Azul sit at 100% and Puebla sit at 0% with the H2H average at 2.7 goals, so the goals line needs more than one team's recent over rate.

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    Betting context

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