Cruz Azul vs. Club America Prediction: Tensions Could Flare in the Clasico Joven

• Cruz Azul are in steady form, having suffered one setback in their last five 

• After 12 rounds, Club America trails Toluca by one point for first place overall 

Saturday evening, one of the fiercest rivalries in Liga MX will take center stage as Cruz Azul hosts Club America at Estadio Olimpico Universitario. This pivotal skirmish could shape the rest of the Apertura campaign, as these two adversaries are only separated by two points in the table. 

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

Cruz Azul vs. Club America Betting Odds for Saturday, October 18

The draw no bet market has pegged the home outfit as the favourite to win, priced at -138, or a draw is deemed a return stake. For Las Aguilas, they’re listed at +100 for the exact outcome.

Cruz Azul vs. Club America Odds

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Cruz Azul vs. Club America Betting Prediction

Cruz Azul Preview

The nine-time Liga MX champions hoped the international break was a recipe to return to winning ways, as La Máquina find themselves winless in their previous three tilts. Nicolás Larcamón’s men hope that being at home for this edition of the Clásico Joven will translate to three points, as Cruz Azul are statistically ranked as the third-best home team in the top-flight division. 

Before the international break during the 2025 Apertura phase, Angel Sepulveda was the hero who scored with the last shot attempt of the match against Tigres. The 34-year-old striker obtained his sixth tally this term with his game-tying, gutsy performance. Sepulveda currently sits three games shy of hitting the century mark in all-time appearances with Cruz Azul, which has seen him amass 38 goals.

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Club America Preview

Andre Jardine has his crew focused after a sloppy start to the campaign, winning seven of their previous nine outings in league play. Las Aguilas on October 3 won again in convincing fashion, getting the better of Club Santos in a three-goal clean sheet win. Inside the 90-minute frame, Club America had the lively boots outshooting their counterpart 29 to five. 

Replacing the injured Allan Saint-Maximin in the first half, Brian Rodriguez made the most of his 60-minute performance against Club Santos. The playmaking winger hit the back of the net, securing his fourth goal of the year, matching the previous year’s output. With five games remaining in this year’s Apertura schedule, Rodriguez has a decent chance to surpass his career high of 10 goal contributions he cataloged two seasons ago, with this season's production stowed with seven.

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Cruz Azul vs. Club America - My Pick

• Cruz Azul vs. Club America pick: Club America pick, draw no bet (+100) at bet365

This edition of the Clasico Joven could see the visitors remain competitive in Saturday’s bout. The head-to-head records are closely contested with no clear runaway winner in the prior 48 derbies. Las Águilas possess the slight edge, winning on 18 occasions versus La Máquina’s 14, while sharing the spoils in 16 instances. We feel the capital city's bragging rights have a solid opportunity to go in Club America’s favour, as they have yet to drop points on the road through six away trips. Club America has been in temporary natural site venues for the last few seasons. With this experience built up, they’re not phased in any situation where they take their talents to on the pitch. 

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How to Watch Cruz Azul vs. Club America

• When: October 18, 11.05 p.m. ET

• Where: Estadio Olímpico Universitario

• TV: Univision, TUDN, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Peacock Premium