Cruz Azul vs. FC Juarez Prediction: Los Celestes Strive for Sixth Straight Win

• Cruz Azul's red-hot form of late has seen them move up the table, sitting second overall

• FC Juárez is currently riding a four-game unbeaten run 

On Friday evening, Cruz Azul will host FC Juárez at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in round nine of the 2025 Apertura campaign. These two most recently met in the previous season, when Los Bravos recorded a 1-0 win at Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez. 

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favorite picks for Cruz Azul vs. FC Juárez.

Cruz Azul vs. FC Juárez Betting Odds for Friday, September 19

The hosts are favored in the Asian Spread market. Cruz Azul -1 is priced at -129, while FC Juárez +1 is logged in at +103.

Cruz Azul vs. FC Juárez Odds

The odds for Cruz Azul vs. FC Juarez can be found in the odds table below, courtesy of bet365 sportsbook. Sign up for a bet365 account with our promo code WSN365 and claim the welcome offer: Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets Win or Lose.

Cruz Azul vs. FC Juárez Betting Prediction 

Cruz Azul Preview

Nicolás Larcamón’s troops are flying high at the moment, sitting one point behind C.F. Monterrey for top spot in the Apertura table. Cruz Azul managed to walk away with a 1-0 win on the road against Pachuca in a feisty affair that saw three red cards handed out. In the 65th minute, Gabriel Fernández scored the winning tally from the penalty spot to give La Máquina their sixth league win. 

Cruz Azul are winning by committee, seeing production from its squad's depth as it possesses eight different goal scorers in Liga MX play. Leading the way, Ángel Sepúlveda has accumulated five goals through seven outings; unfortunately, he will likely be out once again, nursing an injury he suffered against Chivas Guadalajara on August 30.

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FC Juárez Preview

Struggling out of the gate, Martín Varini’s men have seemed to find their footing, garnering 10 points in their previous four contests, bumping Juárez to ninth place in the Liga MX table. Last weekend, Los Bravos shared the spoils on the road versus Club Necaxa, in a 1-1 draw. 

Óscar Estupiñán arrives at Friday’s encounter as the clubhouse leader in the goals department with Juárez, corralling three goals from his four previous outings. Across all competitions played in a Los Bravos kit, the 28-year-old striker has amassed 14 goals through 34 appearances. 

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Cruz Azul vs. FC Juárez - My Pick

• Cruz Azul vs. FC Juárez pick: Cruz Azul Asian Spread -1 (-129) at bet365

Dethroning an opponent by more than one goal can prove to be difficult for most sides in Liga MX, but we feel Cruz Azul is capable of winning Friday’s affair by more than a one-goal margin. Despite only winning by two goals or more once in Liga MX play this campaign, the previous two road games for Juárez against Cruz Azul have seen the visitors lose by multiple goals. It might be difficult for the away team to break down La Máquina’s backline, which has only conceded three goals in four home games.

In comparison, Juárez may struggle to create that final finish as they lack production, only cataloging eight goals for a team total in this season's Apertura. Cruz Azul is a chalky favorite to win straight up, but they could be in play to cover the spread with this scheduled matchup. 

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How to Watch Cruz Azul vs. FC Juárez

• When: September 19, 9 p.m. ET

• Where: Estadio Olímpico Universitario

• TV: Univision, UniMás, TUDN, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, ViX