Club Puebla vs. Cruz Azul Prediction: La Máquina Pushes for the League Lead

• Puebla’s Apertura campaign is one to forget, currently occupying last place overall in the standings

• Cruz Azul are having a solid season, only suffering one setback through 15 rounds in Liga MX play 

Friday evening, Club Puebla will be in for a challenge as they host Cruz Azul at Estadio Cuauhtémoc. The most recent confrontation took place during the 2025 Clausura regular season, resulting in a 1-1 stalemate that saw each side split the points. 

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favourite picks for Club Puebla vs. Cruz Azul.

Club Puebla vs. Cruz Azul Betting Odds for Friday, October 31

This contest is perceived to feature goals with the indicated odds set out by the books. The over 2.5 goals market is priced at -163, while the under 2.5 goals is listed at +125.

Club Puebla vs. Cruz Azul Odds

The odds for Club Puebla vs. Cruz Azul odds can be found in the odds table below, courtesy of bet365 Sportsbook. Sign up for a bet365 account WSN365 and claim the welcome offer: Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets Win or Lose.

Club Puebla vs. Cruz Azul Betting Prediction

Club Puebla Preview

Hernán Cristante’s men have endured a season they would like to erase from their memory after the conclusion of the Apertura. After 15 league fixtures, Club Puebla has only acquired a lowly nine points, which has them stuck in last place. Despite the rough stretch throughout this term, Los Camoteros have played better of late, obtaining a result in three of their previous six tilts. 

Last weekend’s eight-goal, thrilling draw against FC Juárez saw a breakout performance from Luis Gabriel Rey. The Player of the Match garnered his first two goals of the year, including one in stoppage time, to rescue a point. This campaign's leading goal getter, Ricardo Marin, saw his goal contribution run come to a halt after three consecutive matches in which he picked up a goal or an assist. The 27-year-old striker would like to add to his totals having scored four goals and three assists in 14 appearances.

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Cruz Azul Preview

Nicolás Larcamón’s troops are sitting pretty in the Liga MX table, amassing 32 points during the 2025 Apertura regular season. With their ticket stamped for the playoffs, La Máquina will attempt to use their two remaining matches to secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Over the weekend, Cruz Azul put in a convincing performance, getting the better of C.F. Monterrey in a two-goal clean sheet result. 

Angel Sepulveda's late tally in stoppage time ensured Cruz Azul would walk away with all three points over the weekend. The veteran forward made a second-half cameo, seeing 15 minutes of playing time, which was enough for him to score his seventh goal in the competition. The team’s top scorer will bid to feature on the scoresheet for consecutive outings for the first time since late July.

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Club Puebla vs. Cruz Azul - My Pick

Club Puebla vs. Cruz Azul pick: Over 2.5 goals (-163) at bet365

Friday’s showdown has solid potential for the scoreboard to be lit up on multiple occasions. The hosts have surrendered goals in bunches since the Apertura kicked off, as Club Puebla has conceded a league-high 38 goals, five more than the second-highest side. Clashing against an opponent who can score frequently should help our wager reach its goal.

Cruz Azul have registered 10 goals in seven away trips, but with the talent up front and in the midfield, we feel this matchup presents an opportunity for the visitors to exploit Puebla's suspect defence and open up this match to an offensive showcase.

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How to Watch Club Puebla vs. Cruz Azul

• When: October 31, 11.05 p.m. ET

• Where: Estadio Cuauhtémoc

• TV: Univision Networks (Univision, UniMás, TUDN), Fox Sports (FS1, FS2, Fox Deportes), ViX