Cruz Azul

vs

CF Atlante

Preview

Cruz Azul

• Cruz Azul are unbeaten in their last ten games, winning eight and drawing two (all competitions).
• Cruz Azul have begun the Liga MX 2026-2027 with a 1-0 home win over Puebla and their 3-1 success over Deportivo Toluca FC in the Campeon de Campeones 2026, making it five straight victories in all competitions.
• They're unbeaten at home in four matches (W3, D1) and have conceded just four goals across those four games.

CF Atlante

• Miguel Herrera has done a fantastic job since taking the helm at CF Atlante on 1 July 2026.
• They look sharper, more vertical and far more dangerous than they were last season, with a higher tempo of play, more width and a more aggressive press that forces opponents into errors.
• They've yet to pick up an away win in five attempts (D1, L4).
• CF Atlante are yet to score more than once in any of their last five away matches in all competitions.

Key Players

• Jhojan Julio has been the driving force behind Atlante in Liga MX 2026/2027 with one assist in two games.
• Eugenio Pizzuto has also hit the ground running with two goals in two matches.

Betting Insights

• While the hosts are the obvious pick here, the odds don't really give us much juice at 1.38, with Atlante 8.25 and the draw 4.7.
• The under 2.5 goals looks a good angle here, as there are no obvious goalscorers to get the ball rolling.
• Cruz Azul will be the more disciplined team and are likely to keep things compact, while Atlante can't be trusted to make the most of their chances on the road, averaging just 0.80 goals for and 2.20 goals against on their travels.

Prediction

• Prefer the safer play of Cruz Azul bossing the tempo and keeping things tidy at the back.
• Expect under 2.5 goals.