Cruz Azul vs. Atlas F.C. Prediction: La Maquina Determined to Turn Things Around

• Cruz Azul dropped their Clausura season opener, conceding two goals 

• Atlas F.C. got the better of Club Puebla to kickstart their journey in 2026

Tuesday evening, Atlas F.C. will meet Cruz Azul at their temporary home, Estadio Cuauhtémoc, in a midweek fixture. The most recent tilt saw these two play to a six-goal thrilling draw during the previous term. 

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favourite picks for Cruz Azul vs. Atlas F.C.

Cruz Azul vs. Atlas F.C. Betting Odds for Tuesday, January 13

The books are hinting that both keepers could be breached with the displayed odds. Both teams' scoring is listed at -125, while a failure to score by either side is priced at -106.

Cruz Azul vs. Atlas F.C. Odds

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Cruz Azul vs. Atlas F.C. Betting Prediction

Cruz Azul Preview

It wasn’t a positive start for Nicolás Larcamón and his colleagues opening the 2026 Clausura tournament last weekend, losing 2-1 on the road versus Club León. Dating back to the previous term, La Maquina have now failed to keep a clean sheet in five straight contests across all competitions. If there was an upbeat storyline for Cruz Azul to take away from last week’s setback, it was the solid debut of this winter's marquee signing, Agustín Palavecino. 

The 29-year-old midfielder made his Cruz Azul debut in the 51st minute, which saw him catalogue three total shots, with one getting past the netminder just before stoppage time. Palavecino was previously employed by Necaxa, where he appeared in 58 competitive matches, scoring 11 goals.

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Atlas F.C. Preview

Earning an early awarded penalty kick was enough for Diego Cocca’s men to acquire three points in their back pocket. Uroš Đurđević's opening season tally in the eighth minute from the spot kick area was his 20th all-time goal in a Los Rojinegros kit. Inside the 90-minute frame, Atlas were outshot by an almost two-to-one margin and retained possession for only 41 percent, but still held on to keep Club Puebla at bay.  

Earning player of the match honours, Camilo Vargas was a key figure in propelling his side's victory. The keeper completed six saves, registering his third clean sheet in his previous half dozen starts in the crease. Los Rojinegros made a winter offseason priority of addressing the backline issues, adding Manuel Capasso and Rodrigo Schlegel. The pair of defenders made the starting 11 on Friday, which saw them both play the full 90 minutes, helping Atlas secure its first victory in 2026.

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Cruz Azul vs. Atlas F.C. - My Pick

• Cruz Azul vs. Atlas F.C. pick: Both teams to score yes (-125) at bet365

Despite Atlas’s efforts to bolster their defence this year, we feel both sides should find their names on the scoreboard on Tuesday. Historically, this matchup has produced solid trends towards both teams scoring, with five of the prior eight  clashes resulting in both teams scoring. The tight turnaround for both clubs should see more roster rotations, hopefully translating into defensive miscues as the attacking options deposit their chances.

It isn’t anything new to Cruz Azul as they have been used to playing away from their true home, having to compete in different scenery. During the 2025 Apertura, Cruz Azul conceded an average of just more than a goal per match.

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How to Watch Cruz Azul vs. Atlas F.C.

• When: January 13, 10 pm ET 

• Where: Estadio Cuauhtémoc

• TV: Univision Networks (Univision, UniMás, TUDN), DirecTV Stream, ViX, Fubo, CBS Sports