Cruz Azul host a Juárez side that has lost every away game
Cruz Azul host FC Juárez at the Estadio Banorte on Saturday night, 17 October 2026 (local time), in round 12 of the Liga MX Apertura. Joel Huiqui’s side are seventh with 17 points and came from behind to draw 3-3 at Pumas last weekend. Juárez are bottom with four points, have lost all five away games and have conceded 26 goals. Kick-off is at 05:10 CEST on Sunday (21:10 local time on Saturday).
Predicted lineups: Cruz Azul vs FC Juárez
Cruz Azul’s José Paradela is a big doubt with a muscle injury, and Carlos Rotondi has plantar fasciitis. I found no current team news for Juárez. Both graphics show the sides‘ last starting XIs, with Juárez’s 4-1-3-2 shown as a 4-4-2.
Cruz Azul Team News & Preview
Cruz Azul drew 3-3 at Pumas last weekend after trailing 2-0 inside 16 minutes and 3-1 later on. Pumas played most of the game with ten men, and Palavecino, Montaño and Ebere scored for Huiqui’s side.
The reigning champions have been inconsistent this season, but they score freely. They have 22 league goals, and 12 of them came in six home games.
What works for or against Cruz Azul
- 22 league goals in 11 games.
- Scored three at Pumas.
- Paradela a big doubt.
- Lost two of their last five.
FC Juárez Team News & Preview
Juárez drew 1-1 with Tijuana last weekend, with El Ghezouani scoring a penalty before Tijuana equalised late. That took their tally to four points, with nine defeats in 11 games.
Gustavo Lema took over at the end of August, but the away form has not improved. Juárez have lost all five away games, scoring three and conceding 15.
What works for or against FC Juárez
- Five away defeats from five.
- 15 goals conceded away.
- Bottom with four points.
- Drew with Tijuana last weekend.
Cruz Azul vs FC Juárez Odds
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Cruz Azul Form, Stats & Data
Cruz Azul score 2.00 league goals per game and concede 1.91. At home they have three wins, one draw and two defeats, with 12 goals scored.
Juárez Form, Stats & Data
Juárez score 0.73 league goals per game and concede 2.36. Away from home they have lost all five games, scoring three and conceding 15.
Cruz Azul vs FC Juárez: Prediction & Betting Tip
Juárez have conceded 15 goals in five away games, and Cruz Azul have scored 12 in six home games. I expect the hosts to score at least twice, so I like Cruz Azul over 1.5 team goals at 1.35.
My main concern is Cruz Azul’s inconsistency. They lost 1-0 and 2-0 away in recent weeks, and Paradela may miss out. But Juárez’s defence has collapsed on the road, and this is the most reliable angle in the game.
My selection is Cruz Azul over 1.5 team goals at 1.35 with Winz, with 3-0 as my correct-score call.