Atlas and Cruz Azul face each other on Sunday 05.03.2026, at 04:15 (UK Time), in a Liga MX 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Atlas's home ground, the Estadio Jalisco.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Atlas Fútbol Club and Cruz Azul Fútbol Club A.C., grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Atlas vs Cruz Azul
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Cruz Azul Win
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Atlas preview
Atlas heads into the match with the following record in the Liga MX: in 34 matches, Atlas Fútbol Club secured 11 victories, 10 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.26 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Red-and-Blacks's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 11 victories so far.
Atlas has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 40 goals, of which 40 were scored in the Liga MX, resulting in an average of 1.18 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Uroš Đurđević, who has found the back of the net 12 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Diego Luis Gonzalez Alcaraz has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Atlas has conceded 53 goals in the Liga MX (an average of 1.56 per game) and 53 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.56 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Cruz Azul preview
Cruz Azul comes into the game with 38 matches played so far in the Liga MX. They have secured 20 victories, 14 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.95 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 20 wins, 14 draws, and 4 losses.
Cruz Azul Fútbol Club A.C.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 68 goals during this period. Of that total, 68 were netted in the Liga MX, with an average of 1.79 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.79.
The Machine's offensive system is led by Gabriel Matías Fernández Leites, the team's top scorer this season. The uruguayan forward has found the back of the net 14 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, José Paradela. The midfielder has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 42 goals with an average of 1.11 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 42 goals in 38 matches, averaging 1.11 per match.
Head to head: Atlas vs Cruz Azul
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Atlas
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W D L |
1.6 |
| Home | D D D L W |
1.2 |
| Away | W W L D L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 41% | 24% |
| Goals | 2.74 | 2.76 | 2.71 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.47 | 0.88 |
| Conceded | 1.56 | 1.29 | 1.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 53% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 41% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 29% | 35% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 41% | 35% |
|
xG
|
1.09 | 1.24 | 0.94 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.56 | 1.63 |
Cruz Azul
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D D L |
1.2 |
| Home | W D L W W |
2 |
| Away | D D D D W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 68% | 37% |
| Goals | 2.89 | 3.11 | 2.68 |
| Scored | 1.79 | 2.05 | 1.53 |
| Conceded | 1.11 | 1.05 | 1.16 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 68% | 74% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 32% | 21% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 5% | 11% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 68% | 53% |
|
xG
|
1.86 | 2.07 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.93 | 1.25 |
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