We Can’t Resist Betting Cruz Azul to Win
We’re keeping things simple by backing Cruz Azul on the 1×2 market. They should get the better of Toluca and our betting prediction is available at 1.91.
Match Preview & H2H
Cruz Azul won their last match 3-0 against Tijuana in the Liga MX. They had 40% possession and five shots on target in this match. They also had seven corners at Estadio Azteca, with Georgios Giakoumakis (2) and Ignacio Rivero on the scoresheet.
Toluca played Mazatlán in their last match and this was a home game at Estadio Nemesio Diez. The scoreline was a 3-0 win in this Liga MX encounter, with Paulinho, Brian Garcia and Alexis Vega scoring for Toluca.
Cruz Azul´s last clash with Deportivo Toluca saw Cruz Azul win the game 1-0 at Estadio Nemesio Diez.
In their last 10 meetings, Cruz Azul have won five, no draws and Deportivo Toluca have won five matches.
Cruz Azul – Last 10 League Games
6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 9.4 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal. Cruz Azul have had 48.1% possession and 4.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.6 goals from 8.7 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal, while earning 4.0 corners.
Top goalscorers are Ignacio Rivero and Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi on 3 goals, while Georgios Giakoumakis has bagged 2. Rodrigo Huescas is the top assists maker with 3.
Deportivo Toluca – Last 10 League Games
Toluca have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 5.1 shots on goal, 9.5 attempts and 1.9 goals. They average 53.0% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 7.5 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.
Alexis Vega is top scorer on 4, with Paulinho and Brian Garcia next on 3. Look no further than Alexis Vega for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Cruz Azul (confirmed lineup): Kevin Mier, Willer Ditta, Luis Romo, Gonzalo Piovi, Jorge Sanchez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Lorenzo Faravelli, Carlos Rodriguez, Alexis Gutierrez, Ignacio Rivero, Georgios Giakoumakis.
Deportivo Toluca (confirmed lineup): Tiago Volpi, Brian Garcia, Luan Garcia, Federico Pereira, Jesus Gallardo, Claudio Baeza, Marcel Ruiz, Juan Dominguez, Alexis Vega, Maximiliano Araujo, Paulinho.
Expert Analysis
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Key Cruz Azul vs Toluca stats:
The 1.91 about the hosts look really attractive when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think their opponents can be beaten in this Liga MX game, so this is our pick.
The Asian Handicap market offers some alternatives if you strongly fancy Cruz Azul. Back them at -1, -1.5 or even -2 depending on how confident you are.
Cruz Azul vs Toluca Prediction
Cruz Azul To Win @ 1.91
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Published 16:22, 18 July 2024
Cruz Azul vs Toluca Odds
The Cruz Azul betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are 1.91 favourites to land victory in this Liga MX encounter which means a 52% chance of winning. Toluca are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 3.60.
The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at 1.67.
You can back Cruz Azul at 1.44 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Toluca are 2.63 with the football betting sites to win this Liga MX game.
Team News
It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Cruz Azul vs Deportivo Toluca team news.
The Liga MX squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.
Cruz Azul vs Deportivo Toluca Lineups
Cruz Azul Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Deportivo Toluca Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cruz Azul Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
23
Kevin Mier
4
Willer Ditta
27
Luis Romo
33
Gonzalo Piovi
2
Jorge Sanchez
29
C. Rodolfo Rotondi
8
Lorenzo Faravelli
19
Carlos Rodriguez
14
Alexis Gutierrez
15
Ignacio Rivero
11
Georgios Giakoumakis
1
Tiago Volpi
17
Brian Garcia
13
Luan Garcia
6
Federico Pereira
20
Jesus Gallardo
23
Claudio Baeza
14
Marcel Ruiz
7
Juan Dominguez
25
Alexis Vega
11
Maximiliano Araujo
26
Paulinho
Deportivo Toluca Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cruz Azul Substitutes
- 1Andres Gudino
- 6Erik Lira
- 7Uriel Antuna
- 9Angel Sepulveda
- 10Andres Montano
- 13Camilo Candido
- 17Amaury Garcia
- 196Jose Suarez
- 200Jorge Garcia
- 210Bryan Gamboa
Deportivo Toluca Substitutes
- 4Bruno Mendez
- 8Carlos Orrantia
- 10Jesus Angulo
- 16Jean Meneses
- 19Edgar Lopez
- 22Luis Garcia
- 24Frankie Amaya
- 31Robert Morales
- 190Isaias Violante
- 198Victor Arteaga
17 Jul
Liga MX
Cruz Azul
3-0
Club Tijuana
14 Jul
Liga MX
Monterrey
0-4
Cruz Azul
07 Jul
Liga MX
Cruz Azul
1-0
Mazatlán
18 Jul
Liga MX
Toluca
3-0
Mazatlán
14 Jul
Liga MX
Toluca
3-2
Juárez
07 Jul
Liga MX
Guadalajara
0-0
Toluca
The latest Cruz Azul vs Deportivo Toluca lineups, including predicted lineups and confirmed starting 11s. Find out each team’s formation along with the substitutes.
Liga MX Table
| 1 | Cruz Azul | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | 9 |
| 2 | Pumas UNAM | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Toluca | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Tigres UANL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 5 | Club Tijuana | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:6 | 6 |
| 6 | Monterrey | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 6 |
| 7 | Atlas | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 8 | Pachuca | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 9 | Guadalajara | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 10 | Atlético San Luis | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 11 | Club Puebla | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 12 | Club Necaxa | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 13 | Club América | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 14 | Club León | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 15 | Juárez | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 1 |
| 16 | Santos Laguna | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 17 | Mazatlán | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
| 18 | Querétaro | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 0 |
| 1 | Toluca | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Cruz Azul | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 6 |
| 3 | Tigres UANL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 6 |
| 4 | Club Puebla | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 5 | Atlas | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 6 | Pumas UNAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Club Tijuana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Club Necaxa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 9 | Club América | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 10 | Pachuca | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 11 | Atlético San Luis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 12 | Mazatlán | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 13 | Santos Laguna | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | Guadalajara | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 15 | Club León | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 16 | Juárez | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 17 | Querétaro | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 18 | Monterrey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | 0 |
An up-to-date table is available and we recommend you check out Liga MX standings to see which teams are challenging near the top and bottom.