Cruz Azul and Atlas face each other on Sunday 05.10.2026, at 04:15 (UK Time), in a Liga MX 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Cruz Azul's home ground, the Estadio Azteca.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Cruz Azul Fútbol Club A.C. and Atlas Fútbol Club, 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 Cruz Azul vs Atlas
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Cruz Azul Win
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Cruz Azul preview
Cruz Azul heads into the match with the following record in the Liga MX: in 39 matches, Cruz Azul Fútbol Club A.C. secured 21 victories, 14 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.97 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Machine's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 22 victories so far.
Cruz Azul has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 72 goals, of which 71 were scored in the Liga MX, resulting in an average of 1.82 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Gabriel Matías Fernández Leites, who has found the back of the net 14 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. José Paradela has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, Cruz Azul has conceded 44 goals in the Liga MX (an average of 1.13 per game) and 44 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.1 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Atlas preview
Atlas comes into the game with 35 matches played so far in the Liga MX. They have secured 11 victories, 10 draws, and 14 losses, maintaining an average of 1.23 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 10 draws, and 15 losses.
Atlas Fútbol Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 42 goals during this period. Of that total, 42 were netted in the Liga MX, with an average of 1.2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.17.
The Red-and-Blacks's offensive system is led by Uroš Đurđević, the team's top scorer this season. The nationality.montenegro forward has found the back of the net 12 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Diego Luis Gonzalez Alcaraz. The midfielder has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 56 goals with an average of 1.6 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 57 goals in 36 matches, averaging 1.58 per match.
Head to head: Cruz Azul vs Atlas
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Cruz Azul
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D D D |
1.8 |
| Home | W D L W W |
2 |
| Away | W D D D D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 54% | 68% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.95 | 3.11 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 1.82 | 2.05 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 1.05 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 72% | 68% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 32% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 5% | 10% |
| 1st to Score | 62% | 68% | 55% |
|
xG
|
1.86 | 2.07 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.93 | 1.25 |
Atlas
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D W D |
1.6 |
| Home | L D D D L |
0.6 |
| Away | W W L D L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 39% | 24% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 2.89 | 2.71 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.88 |
| Conceded | 1.6 | 1.39 | 1.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 51% | 56% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 39% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 28% | 35% |
| 1st to Score | 62% | 39% | 35% |
|
xG
|
1.09 | 1.23 | 0.94 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.55 | 1.63 |
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