{"id":1885,"date":"2026-02-26T19:14:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T00:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=1885"},"modified":"2026-02-26T19:14:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T00:14:26","slug":"monterrey-vs-cruz-azul-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/monterrey-vs-cruz-azul-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Monterrey vs Cruz Azul: Predictions, odds, picks & stats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

Monterrey host Cruz Azul on 2026-02-28 at Estadio BBVA, with the visitors arriving as one of the Clausura\u2019s pace-setters and the hosts trying to shake off a wobble before it becomes a slide. Cruz Azul have played with the swagger of a title contender, sitting second on 16 points, while Monterrey are stuck in the traffic jam down in ninth.<\/p>\n

The tension is simple: Cruz Azul keep finding ways to win, and Monterrey keep finding ways to make matches tight. Monterrey\u2019s defence has been better than the league\u2019s typical standard, conceding seven goals.<\/p>\n

That mix of control and punch sets up a clear betting story: do you trust the home price, or back the form team to avoid defeat?<\/p>\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Pick<\/th>\nOdds<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Cruz Azul Double Chance (Cruz Azul or Draw)<\/strong><\/td>\n1.67 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCruz Azul are playing like a team that expects to win, not hope for it. They\u2019ve taken four wins from their last five matches, and they\u2019ve already shown they can handle Monterrey by beating them 2-0 late in 2025. If the game tightens late, the visitors look the calmer side to at least come away unbeaten.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monterrey to Win (Moneyline)<\/strong><\/td>\n2.15 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThis is the price built on Monterrey\u2019s ability to dictate games at home, and it\u2019s not a blind punt. They just beat Le\u00f3n 1-0, and their overall goals against column is still healthy for a side sat mid-pack. If they score first, the whole night tilts their way.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Draw (Moneyline)<\/strong><\/td>\n3.5 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere\u2019s a real \u2018stalemate\u2019 feel to this one because Monterrey can defend and Cruz Azul don\u2019t need to chase. Monterrey\u2019s last home match ended 2-2 against Tijuana on 2026-02-01, and Cruz Azul are comfortable grinding out results away, as shown by recent the 1-1 at Toluca. If neither side blinks early, the draw stays live all night.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cruz Azul to Win (Moneyline)<\/strong><\/td>\n3.1 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCruz Azul travel like a side that can land a punch when momentum swings. They\u2019ve just beaten the league leaders Chivas 2-1, and they\u2019ve scored 13 goals in seven Clausura matches. If Monterrey open the door again after back-to-back away defeats, Cruz Azul are sharp enough to kick it in.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Current Standings<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n+6<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nCruz Azul<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n+5<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nPumas UNAM<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n+8<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nToluca<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n+7<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nPachuca<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n+4<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nAtlas<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nClub America<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n+4<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nTigres UANL<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n-2<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nMonterrey<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n+3<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nNecaxa<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n-2<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nTijuana<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nAtl\u00e9tico San Luis<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n-1<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nLeon<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n-3<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nQueretaro<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n-3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nPuebla<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n-6<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nJuarez<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n-4<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nMazatlan<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n-7<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\nSantos Laguna<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n-14<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Recent Form<\/h2>\n

Monterrey Recent Form<\/h3>\n