Liga MX: Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul Picks, Odds, and Preview (Sep 13)

The intense action in Liga MX resumes this weekend, and a fascinating clash between two of the top six will be staged, as Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul takes place. You can find our picks here.

Cruz Azul have been one of the standout teams in the opening months of the season, and they are one of two teams still sporting an unbeaten record. The visitors have recorded victories in each of their last five matches.

Pachuca will have questions to answer this weekend after going three without a win. Across that period, they have suffered two defeats. However, a victory on Saturday will take them to within a point of the top three.

Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul Overview

Odds

Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul Head-to-Head Record

Cruz Azul have recorded victories in each of their last two matches against Pachuca, which includes a 2-1 success in the latest clash in February. Pachuca’s last win against their opponents was recorded in January 2024.

Pachuca Team News

The hosts could make a couple of changes following an away defeat against Club America before the international break. Victor Guzman could be among those in line for a recall.

Possible Lineup

Moreno (GK); Aceves, Barreto, Eduardo, Garcia; Carvalho, Guzman; Kenedy, Quinones, Idrissi; Hernandez

Cruz Azul Team News

It has been a reliable run of form for Cruz Azul, and therefore, it is unlikely that there will be many changes to their starting eleven on Saturday.

Possible Lineup

Mier (GK); Piovi, Orozco, Ditta; Sanchez, Lira, Rodriguez, Rotondi; Rivero, Paradela; Sepulveda

Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul Picks

This is a difficult clash to call, as the pressure will be on the hosts following their poor run of results. However, it is challenging to overlook the solid form of the visitors when making Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul picks. Their case for victory is enhanced by their excellent head-to-head advantage.