Liga MX: Cruz Azul vs. Toluca Preview, Odds, Predictions (Aug 23)

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Cruz Azul vs. Toluca Preview, odds, predictions, picks for the Liga MX Fixtures set for August 23.

Cruz Azul vs. Toluca closes the Liga MX Round 6.
Toluca was eliminated from the Leagues Cup quarterfinals this Wednesday.
Six of the last 7 games Cruz Azul played saw over 2.5 goals.

There’s no time for Toluca to lament over its loss in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals. The upcoming clash against Cruz Azul will be one of the most interesting Liga MX fixtures this weekend.

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How to Watch

When: Saturday, August 23, 11:05 pm ET
Where: Estadio Olimpico Universitario, Mexico City, Mexico
How to Watch: TUDN

Cruz Azul vs. Toluca Odds

Team	Odds
Cruz Azul	-110
Tie	+250
Toluca	+290

Game Preview

La Maquina is in excellent shape ahead of this game, having posted 4 wins in a row, including two in the League Cup, which came following a penalty shootout. The last two were in the Liga MX, when they beat Atletico San Luis away from home, 1-2 and Santos Laguna at home, 3-2.

Cruz Azul plays interesting and efficient matches. Just one in the last 7 hadn’t seen over 2.5 goals. On the other hand, it’s the same when it comes to both teams netting.

💙 #LaMáquinaDelTiempo 🚂

5️⃣ golazos ante Toluca. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7V33JdnFny
— CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzul) August 22, 2025

Toluca suffered a nasty, penalty shootout loss to Orlando in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals. After no goals were scored during the 90 minutes, we saw penalties, during which the Lions had more focus and luck.

This was the third game in a row for Toluca with under 2.5 goals. They didn’t play like this in the near past, as in the seven consecutive matches before this streak, both teams scored and over 2.5 goals were seen.

Cruz Azul vs. Toluca Head to Head

In April of this year, the two sides split a point each, playing to a 2-2 draw with Toluca hosting the game.

Cruz Azul vs. Toluca Predictions

Despite Toluca’s low-scoring affairs in recent times, we are picking over 2.5 goals, due to the hosts, who pressure and force the rivals to engage in an open and offensive battle. Also, having seen the previous results Toluca had, we are pretty sure they too know how to play like this.

Free Liga MX picks: Over 2.5 goals

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