Cruz Azul vs Atlas predictions, May 09, 2026

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As Cruz Azul prepares to face Club Atlas on May 9, 2026, at their home ground, the stakes are high in this Liga MX clash. Both teams enter the match with a mixed bag of recent performances, each securing victories in two of their last five outings.

Cruz Azul currently boasts a solid home advantage, which is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds favoring them at 1.36 compared to 6.96 for Atlas. With a predicted 70% probability of a home win from the statistical model, Cruz Azul’s fans will be hopeful that their squad can capitalize on this advantage. Tactically, Cruz Azul has demonstrated a resilient defensive structure coupled with effective counter-attacks, which could prove pivotal against Atlas.

On the other hand, Club Atlas will be aiming to upset the odds. Despite their recent form, they have shown glimpses of quality that could challenge Cruz Azul’s setups, particularly in exploiting transitional opportunities. The probabilities suggest an 18.4% chance for a draw and 12.8% for an away win, creating a dynamic atmosphere for the match.

While Cruz Azul stands as the favorite, the outcome remains uncertain, making this encounter one to watch closely.

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Cruz Azul 68.8%

Draw 18.7%

Atlas 12.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.36	5.27	7.54
	1.34	5.1	7.6	Watch and Bet
	1.33	4.6	6.5
	1.38	5.09	7.41

Latest Results

02.05.26 Club Atlas – Cruz Azul FC – 2:3 26.04.26 Cruz Azul FC – Club Necaxa – 4:1 21.04.26 Querétaro FC – Cruz Azul FC – 1:1 18.04.26 Cruz Azul FC – Club Tijuana – 1:1 14.04.26 Cruz Azul FC – Los Angeles FC – 1:1

02.05.26 Club Atlas – Cruz Azul FC – 2:3 25.04.26 Club América – Club Atlas – 0:1 22.04.26 Club Atlas – Tigres UANL – 0:0 19.04.26 Santos Laguna – Club Atlas – 0:1 11.04.26 Club Atlas – CF Monterrey – 0:0

Facts

First leg result: 3-2. Second leg.

One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga MX (Clausura ~ Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga MX (Clausura ~ Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cruz Azul won 2.

Cruz Azul is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 2 wins).

In recent matches, Atlas has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

In this match, Cruz Azul is the obvious favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cruz Azul won 10 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 32:24. (average 1.6:1.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Cruz Azul won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 13:8. (average 1.4:0.9).

Latest Head To Head

02.05.26 Club Atlas – Cruz Azul FC – 2:3 14.01.26 Cruz Azul FC – Club Atlas – 2:0 19.07.25 Club Atlas – Cruz Azul FC – 3:3 11.01.25 Cruz Azul FC – Club Atlas – 1:1 06.11.24 Club Atlas – Cruz Azul FC – 2:2

Standings

Draw

Clausura – Play Offs

Quarter-finals

1	UNAM Pumas (1)	Club America (8)	3 : 3
2	Pachuca (4)	Toluca (5)	1 : 0
3	Guadalajara Chivas (2)	Tigres UANL (7)	1 : 3
4	Cruz Azul (3)	Atlas (6)	3 : 2

Mexican Liga MX Outrights

1. Guadalajara: 15 (100%)

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