Los Angeles vs Cruz Azul predictions, Apr 07, 2026

CONCACAF Champions Cup, on Tuesday,

Los Angeles

Cruz Azul

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In the upcoming CONCACAF Champions Cup clash, Los Angeles FC will host Cruz Azul FC on April 7, 2026, at their home ground. Both teams enter this encounter with varying levels of recent form, making the matchup intriguing.

Los Angeles FC has demonstrated notable resilience, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches. This suggests a solid offensive strategy and effective defensive organization, which will be crucial against a competitive Cruz Azul side. Los Angeles will aim to leverage their home advantage, where their tactical fluidity and pressing style can exploit any gaps in the opposition’s defense.

Cruz Azul, on the other hand, has managed to win only 2 of their last 5, indicating potential vulnerabilities that Los Angeles could capitalize on. Despite their struggles, Cruz Azul’s tactical approach often emphasizes strong ball retention and a methodical buildup, factors that can pose threats if they find rhythm.

With bookmakers favoring Los Angeles FC slightly at odds of 2.28 for a home win compared to Cruz Azul’s 2.83, our model predicts a 40.8% likelihood of a home win. However, given the unpredictability of knockout matches, both teams have pathways to victory, and the outcome remains uncertain.

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Los Angeles
41.1%
Draw
28.5%
Cruz Azul
30.4%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.16 3.15 2.96
betsson 2.2 3.2 3
WilliamHill 2.2 3.1 2.9

Latest Results

21.03.26 Austin FC – Los Angeles FC – 0:0
17.03.26 LD Alajuelense – Los Angeles FC – 1:2
14.03.26 Los Angeles FC – St. Louis City SC – 2:0
10.03.26 Los Angeles FC – LD Alajuelense – 1:1
07.03.26 Los Angeles FC – FC Dallas – 1:0
25.03.26 Cruz Azul FC – Atlético Nacional Medellin – 3:0
20.03.26 Mazatlan FC – Cruz Azul FC – 1:1
17.03.26 Cruz Azul FC – CF Monterrey – 1:1
14.03.26 UNAM Pumas – Cruz Azul FC – 2:2
10.03.26 CF Monterrey – Cruz Azul FC – 2:3

Facts

  • First leg.
  • Currently, both teams are in excellent shape.
  • Los Angeles may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Los Angeles might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Los Angeles won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 2:1.
  • Including home match between the teams, Los Angeles won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 2:1.

    Latest Head To Head

    16.12.20 Los Angeles FC – Cruz Azul FC – 2:1

    Standings

    Draw

    2026

    1/16-finals

    1 Toluca Bye
    2 UNAM Pumas San Diego FC 1 : 0, 1 : 4
    3 Mount Pleasant Bye
    4 Los Angeles Galaxy Miguelito 0 : 0, 1 : 1
    5 Cruz Azul Vancouver FC 5 : 0, 3 : 0
    6 Monterrey Xelaju 2 : 0, 1 : 1
    7 Alajuelense Bye
    8 Los Angeles FC Real Espana 1 : 0, 6 : 1
    9 Inter Miami Bye
    10 Nashville SC Atl. Ottawa 5 : 0, 2 : 0
    11 Club America Olimpia 0 : 0, 2 : 1
    12 Philadelphia Union Defence Force 7 : 0, 5 : 0
    13 Tigres UANL Forge 4 : 1, 0 : 0
    14 FC Cincinnati Universidad O&M 9 : 0, 4 : 0
    15 Seattle Sounders Bye
    16 Vancouver Whitecaps Cartagines 2 : 0, 0 : 0

    1/8-finals

    1 Toluca San Diego FC 4 : 0, 2 : 3
    2 Mount Pleasant Los Angeles Galaxy 0 : 3, 0 : 3
    3 Cruz Azul Monterrey 1 : 1, 3 : 2
    4 Alajuelense Los Angeles FC 1 : 2, 1 : 1
    5 Inter Miami Nashville SC 1 : 1, 0 : 0
    6 Club America Philadelphia Union 1 : 1, 1 : 0
    7 Tigres UANL FC Cincinnati 5 : 1, 0 : 3
    8 Seattle Sounders Vancouver Whitecaps 2 : 1, 3 : 0

    Quarter-finals

    1 Toluca Los Angeles Galaxy
    2 Cruz Azul Los Angeles FC
    3 Nashville SC Club America
    4 Tigres UANL Seattle Sounders

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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