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Cruz Azul vs Leon Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 02-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Cruz Azul 2-1 Leon
Cruz AzulDrawLeon
Over 2.5 goalsYes (68%)
Both teams to scoreYes (67%)
Cruz Azul host Leon at Estadio Banorte in Liga MX Apertura Round 15, with the hosts sitting second in the standings on 26 points. Leon arrive in strong recent form, having won four of their last five matches across all competitions. This fixture carries the hallmarks of a competitive encounter between two sides capable of creating chances.
Team form
Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul occupy second place with 8 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from 14 games, averaging 2.29 goals scored and 1.64 conceded per match across the season. Their recent record is mixed: they lost 1-2 to Chicago Fire in the Leagues Cup on 14 August, but prior to that won consecutive matches against New York City FC (2-1) and Philadelphia Union (1-0). Over their last five outings they have scored 5 goals and conceded 7, indicating defensive vulnerability in that stretch. At home, Cruz Azul have a strong historical record against Leon, winning three of the last five meetings at this venue.
Leon
Leon have built momentum with four wins in their last five games. They defeated Inter Miami 3-2 away in the Leagues Cup on 12 August, and before that won at Orlando City (2-1) and Nashville (1-0). Their sole defeat in this run came against Club Tijuana (0-1) in Liga MX. Across these five matches, Leon have scored 7 goals and conceded only 4, demonstrating a more efficient defensive shape than their hosts have shown recently. Their goalkeeper O. Garcia recorded a rating of 8.25 in their last outing, and forward D. Arcila scored twice in that Inter Miami victory.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record favours Cruz Azul decisively at home. In their last five meetings, Cruz Azul won 2-0 in 2020, 1-0 in 2019, and 3-0 in 2018, with one draw at 0-0 in 2018. Leon's only victory came away from this stadium in 2016 (3-2). This pattern underscores Cruz Azul's dominance in this fixture on home soil.
Key factors
Cruz Azul's league position and home record provide structural advantage, yet their recent defensive record—conceding 1.4 goals per game over five matches—presents a clear opening for Leon's improving attack. Leon's four-win streak and superior goal difference in that period (7 scored, 4 conceded) suggest they arrive with confidence and organisation. Both teams employ a 4-1-4-1 formation, indicating tactical similarity. The bookmakers price both teams to score at 1.5, reflecting the likelihood of an open game. Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.48, the shortest odds on the card, signalling expectation of a fairly high-scoring affair.
Prediction
Cruz Azul's second-place finish and home advantage provide a narrow edge, supported by their historical dominance over Leon at this venue. However, Leon's recent form—particularly their defensive solidity and attacking output—means this is far from a foregone conclusion. The model expects Cruz Azul to create a marginal advantage in chances, but Leon's momentum and improved defensive record keep the margin tight. A fairly open game is anticipated, with both sides capable of scoring.
Cruz Azul are slight favourites to take the points, though Leon's recent trajectory and defensive improvement make them a credible threat. The fixture carries the hallmarks of a competitive match with goals at both ends likely. For fantasy purposes, attacking players from both sides merit consideration given the expected flow of play.
Match info
Tournaments:
Liga MX(Apertura - 15)
Referee:
Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle
Stadium
Estadio Banorte, Mexico City
Statistics
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Recent Form
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Club America | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 29 |
| 2 |  Guadalajara Chivas | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 29 |
| 3 |  Cruz Azul | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 29 |
| 4 |  Atlas | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 27 |
| 5 |  Toluca | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 24 |
| 6 |  Club Tijuana | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 22 |
| 7 |  Leon | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 22 |
| 8 |  Santos Laguna | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 22 |
| 9 |  Monterrey | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 21 |
| 10 |  U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 |
| 11 |  Club Queretaro | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 20 |
| 12 |  CF Pachuca | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 |
| 13 |  Atletico San Luis | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 |
| 14 |  Puebla | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 16 |
| 15 |  Tigres UANL | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 15 |
| 16 |  Atlante FC | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 14 |
| 17 |  Necaxa | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 10 |
| 18 |  FC Juarez | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 |
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