Cruz Azul lineup @ CF Pachuca
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Cruz Azul's expected lineup at CF Pachuca, Thu 22 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 12 matches): Mier (9); Campos (11), Orozco (10), Ditta (9), Piovi (6); Rodríguez (11), Márquez (10), Palavecino (10), Ibáñez (10), Paradela (8), Lira (7). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the FC Juarez match on 18 Oct.
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Latest Cruz Azul moves
All clubs →Quiet since 9 Sep: nothing new to report
- TRANSFEROrquin signs from Club America9 Sep · Free agent
- TRANSFERMozo joins on loan from Guadalajara Chivas1 Sep · Loan
- TRANSFERRodríguez signs27 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERJiménez leaves19 Jul
- TRANSFERMontes signs from Necaxa9 Jul
- TRANSFERGiakoumakis leaves for Al Ain8 Jul · Transfer
- TRANSFERZaleta goes out on loan to Necaxa1 Jul · Loan
- TRANSFERVargas leaves for Necaxa30 Jun · Free agent
Cruz Azul predicted lineup vs CF Pachuca
MOST USED XICruz Azul's expected lineup away at CF Pachuca in the Liga MX is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 5-3-2, across 12 official matches: Mier in goal, a back four of Campos, Orozco, Ditta and Piovi. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKMier
- DEFCampos
- DEFOrozco
- DEFDitta
- DEFPiovi
- MIDRodríguez
- MIDMárquez
- MIDPalavecino
- MIDIbáñez
- MIDParadela
- MIDLira
Team news
- Most-used shape: 5-3-2 in 4 of the last 12 matches.
- Based on starts across 12 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Cruz Azul, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Cruz Azul are 5th in the Liga MX on 20 points from 12 games. They have W2 D2 L1 in their last five.

5-3-2 at home · 4-2-3-1 away
Most Common Cruz Azul Starting XI
Based on 12 official matches this season
- MierGK · 9 starts
- CamposDEF · 11 starts
- OrozcoDEF · 10 starts
- DittaDEF · 9 starts
- PioviDEF · 6 starts
- RodríguezMID · 11 starts
- MárquezMID · 10 starts
- PalavecinoMID · 10 starts
- IbáñezMID · 10 starts
- ParadelaMID · 8 starts
- LiraMID · 7 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Cruz Azul @ CF Pachuca
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- What is Cruz Azul's expected lineup?
- Cruz Azul's expected lineup away at CF Pachuca in the Liga MX is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 5-3-2, across 12 official matches: Mier in goal, a back four of Campos, Orozco, Ditta and Piovi. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (5-3-2): Mier, Campos, Orozco, Ditta, Piovi, Rodríguez, Márquez, Palavecino, Ibáñez, Paradela, Lira.
- Who started Cruz Azul's last match?
- Cruz Azul's starting XI on 18 Oct 2026 in the Liga MX (5-3-2): A. Gudiño, A. Mozo, A. García, A. Montes, G. Piovi, O. Campos, A. Palavecino, É. Lira, C. Rodríguez, N. Ibáñez, A. Montaño.
- What was Cruz Azul's last result?
- Cruz Azul beat FC Juarez 5–0 on 18 Oct 2026.
- When did Cruz Azul last win?
- Cruz Azul last won on 18 Oct 2026, beating FC Juarez 5–0.
- Who takes penalties for Cruz Azul?
- G. Fernández has taken the most penalties for Cruz Azul this season, scoring 2 of 3.
- Who has made the most starts for Cruz Azul this season?
- C. Rodríguez leads with 11 starts for Cruz Azul across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Cruz Azul use most often?
- Cruz Azul have used a 5-3-2 in 4 of their 12 matches this season.
- Which Cruz Azul goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Kevin Mier has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Cruz Azul this season, starting 9 matches.
- Which Cruz Azul defender has started the most this season?
- Omar Campos has made the most starts as defender for Cruz Azul this season, starting 11 matches.
- Which Cruz Azul midfielder has started the most this season?
- Carlos Rodríguez has made the most starts as midfielder for Cruz Azul this season, starting 11 matches.
- Which Cruz Azul forward has started the most this season?
- G. Fernandez has made the most starts as forward for Cruz Azul this season, starting 4 matches.
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