Cruz Azul vs Pumas UNAM: which team is favorite to win the Clausura Final 26

The first chapter of the Clausura 2026 final takes place this Thursday and Cruz Azul has everything in place to win the title – at least before the ball rolls over 180 minutes.

According to Caliente.mx, Cruz Azul is the favorite, at least for the first meeting between La Máquina and Pumas UNAM. The Mexico City side is listed at -141, while Pumas is priced at +350.

Cruz Azul reached the playoffs after finishing third in the overall standings, eliminated Atlas in the quarterfinals and knocked out Chivas in the semifinals, arriving at the final as the favorite to win the tournament.

Across four games, Cruz Azul has conceded five goals, which means both teams to score is priced at just -143 on Caliente.mx. All unders look like solid betting options, with the negative outcomes paying more in this series.

Cruz Azul or Pumas to be champion?

With just under 24 hours to go before the first leg of the Clausura 2026 final, Pumas and Cruz Azul have the same odds to lift the trophy: -112 on Caliente.mx.

As kickoff approaches, and depending on how the first leg of the final plays out, the odds will shift and could change before Sunday’s second leg.

The tie for this game is priced at +295, making it the best single-bet option without adding a parlay.

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