{"id":1628,"date":"2026-02-18T12:16:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T17:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=1628"},"modified":"2026-02-18T12:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T17:16:08","slug":"cruz-azul-vs-guadalajara-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/cruz-azul-vs-guadalajara-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruz Azul vs Chivas Guadalajara: Predictions, odds, picks & stats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cruz Azul host Chivas Guadalajara on Saturday February 21 at Estadio Cuauht\u00e9moc, with a 10PM ET kick-off that feels like an early-season statement game in the Clausura<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chivas arrive perfect so far, sitting top after winning all six of their Clausura matches. Cruz Azul are right on their heels in second, and this is the chance to turn the title race into a scrap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tension is simple: both attacks have found 11 goals, but the side that keeps it cleaner at the back should control the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pick<\/th>\nOdds<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Chivas to win<\/strong><\/td>\n+188 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nGuadalajara are playing like a team that expects to win, not hopes to. They\u2019ve taken maximum points from six Clausura matches, and they\u2019ve built that run on control, conceding only four goals in that spell. If they keep the game tight again, they\u2019ve got the composure to nick it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both teams to score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n-143 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThis fixture has all the hallmarks of a match where both sides find the net. Chivas have scored in all six of their Clausura matches, averaging 1.83 goals per game, while Cruz Azul have been just as potent with 11 goals in six outings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Current Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pos<\/th>\nTeam<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nGuadalajara<\/strong><\/td>\n6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n+7<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nCruz Azul<\/strong><\/td>\n6<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n+4<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Recent Form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cruz Azul Recent Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n