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Cruz Azul

Cruz Azul

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1 - 1
HT: 0 - 1
Wednesday 18 March
Monterrey

Monterrey

Away
Cruz AzulTimelineMonterrey
1st Half
Rodriguez J. (de la Rosa R.)
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8'
Arteaga G.Out: Aceves A.
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22'
Frayde C.
29'
Piovi G.
37'
Guzman V.
45+4'
2nd Half
Paradela J. (Campos O.)
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47'
Rodarte J.
52'
Salcedo C.
57'
Rodriguez J.
59'
Orellano L.Out: Frayde C.
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60'
Reyes C.Out: Martial A.
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60'
Fernandez G.Out: Ibanez N.
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68'
Djurdjevic U.Out: de la Rosa R.
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69'
Chavez R.Out: Guzman V.
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69'
Romero L.Out: Palavecino A.
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72'
Garcia A.Out: Piovi G.
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72'
Montano A.Out: Paradela J.
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86'
Diaz J.Out: Campos O.
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87'

Top stats

1.22Expected goals (xG)0.46
51%Ball possession49%
16Total shots14
6Shots on target4
4Big chances1
6Corner kicks3
77% (294/383)Passes80% (299/374)
2Yellow cards4

Shots

1.22Expected goals (xG)0.46
1.59xG on target (xGOT)0.37
16Total shots14
6Shots on target4
5Shots off target6
5Blocked shots4
6Shots inside the box4
10Shots outside the box10
0Hit the woodwork0

Attack

4Big chances1
6Corner kicks3
14Touches in opposition box15
0Accurate through passes0
3Offsides1
13Free kicks12

Passes

77% (294/383)Passes80% (299/374)
57% (39/68)Long passes55% (36/65)
68% (85/125)Passes in final third70% (71/101)
29% (4/14)Crosses36% (4/11)
0.74Expected assists (xA)0.32
17Throw ins26

Defense

12Fouls13
44% (8/18)Tackles89% (8/9)
46Duels won34
13Clearances15
5Interceptions10
0Errors leading to shot1
0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

3Goalkeeper saves5
0.37xGOT faced1.59
-0.63Goals prevented0.59
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
11.53
X4.11
25.24

Recommended Bet

Home Win
Stake: Medium (8/10)
77
Opp. Value

Key Factors

Season: Home 2.60 PPG vs Away 1.10 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 2.40 PPG vs Away 0.90 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 3.00 GPG vs Away 0.60 GPG
Defense (venue): Home 0.50 conc vs Away 1.40 conc

donut_small Win Probabilities

79%
12%
10%
Cruz Azul
Draw
Monterrey

Match Preview

In a CONCACAF Champions League encounter at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc on March 18, 2026, Cruz Azul will take on CF Monterrey.

Cruz Azul has been in excellent form with a 100% win record in the CONCACAF Champions League, including 6 consecutive wins at home.

On the other hand, CF Monterrey has struggled, having lost 4 of their last 6 matches across all competitions and 9 out of 18 away matches.

In their recent head-to-head matchups in the CONCACAF Champions League, Cruz Azul has emerged victorious in 3 out of the last 5 encounters.

Our algorithm predicts Cruz Azul to win with a probability of 52%.

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

44.4/ 94.8
Dangerous Attacks
35.9/ 80.0
34.0%
Shots on Target
38.0%
17.5
Total Shots
13.6
56.0%
Possession
56.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

2.0
Goals Scored / Match
1.7
1.1
Goals Conceded / Match
1.4

Head-to-Head Summary

4
Cruz Azul Wins
67%
1
Draws
17%
1
Monterrey Wins
17%
Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

MarketCruz AzulMonterrey
Over 1.5 Goals
86%30/35
77%27/35
Over 2.5 Goals
60%21/35
51%18/35
Both Teams to Score
63%22/35
51%18/35
* Based on last 35 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Cruz Azul

Mx1
Cruz Azul
3 - 0
Atlético San Luis
Mx1
Cruz Azul
2 - 1
Guadalajara Chivas
Mx1
Cruz Azul
2 - 1
Tigres UANL
CNL
Cruz Azul
5 - 0
Vancouver FC
Mx1
Cruz Azul
1 - 0
Puebla FC
Mx1
Cruz Azul
2 - 0
Club Atlas

Home Games: Cruz Azul

Mx1
Cruz Azul
3 - 0
Atlético San Luis
Mx1
Cruz Azul
2 - 1
Guadalajara Chivas
Mx1
Cruz Azul
2 - 1
Tigres UANL
CNL
Cruz Azul
5 - 0
Vancouver FC
Mx1
Cruz Azul
1 - 0
Puebla FC
Mx1
Cruz Azul
2 - 0
Club Atlas

Last 6: Monterrey

Mx1
FC Juárez
2 - 2
CF Monterrey
Mx1
Tigres UANL
1 - 0
CF Monterrey
Mx1
UNAM Pumas
2 - 0
CF Monterrey
Mx1
Club América
1 - 0
CF Monterrey
CNL
Club Xelajú MC
1 - 1
CF Monterrey
Mx1
Mazatlan FC
1 - 5
CF Monterrey

Away Games: Monterrey

Mx1
FC Juárez
2 - 2
CF Monterrey
Mx1
Tigres UANL
1 - 0
CF Monterrey
Mx1
UNAM Pumas
2 - 0
CF Monterrey
Mx1
Club América
1 - 0
CF Monterrey
CNL
Club Xelajú MC
1 - 1
CF Monterrey
Mx1
Mazatlan FC
1 - 5
CF Monterrey

history Recent Form

Cruz AzulCruz Azul
2.6 GPG
D
W
W
W
W
MonterreyMonterrey
1.1 GPG
D
L
W
L
L

group Head to Head

PL11 Mar 2026
Monterrey
2-3
Cruz Azul
PL1 Mar 2026
Monterrey
0-2
Cruz Azul
PL26 Oct 2025
Cruz Azul
2-0
Monterrey
PL9 Mar 2025
Cruz Azul
1-1
Monterrey
PL14 Jul 2024
Monterrey
0-4
Cruz Azul
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
58%
Both Team Score

Head-to-Head Detailed

Over 1.5 Goals
74%
28 / 38 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
47%
18 / 38 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
34%
13 / 38 matches
Both Teams to Score
58%
22 / 38 matches
Cruz Azul CS
32%
Clean Sheets
Monterrey CS
16%
Clean Sheets

Recent Matches

11 Mar 2026
Monterrey
2 - 3
Cruz Azul
1 Mar 2026
Monterrey
0 - 2
Cruz Azul
26 Oct 2025
Cruz Azul
2 - 0
Monterrey
9 Mar 2025
Cruz Azul
1 - 1
Monterrey
14 Jul 2024
Monterrey
0 - 4
Cruz Azul
20 May 2024
Cruz Azul
1 - 2
Monterrey
17 May 2024
Monterrey
0 - 1
Cruz Azul
7 Apr 2024
Cruz Azul
2 - 1
Monterrey
28 Aug 2023
Monterrey
1 - 2
Cruz Azul
14 Jan 2023
Cruz Azul
2 - 3
Monterrey
16 Oct 2022
Monterrey
3 - 0
Cruz Azul
13 Oct 2022
Cruz Azul
0 - 0
Monterrey

Current Form Comparison

Form (Overall)
Cruz Azul
2.60
Form (Overall)
Monterrey
1.10

Cruz Azul is +136% better in terms of Points Per Game

Pumas UNAM
2 - 2
Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul
3 - 0
Atlético San Luis
Santos Laguna
1 - 2
Cruz Azul
Monterrey
0 - 2
Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul
2 - 1
Guadalajara
Juárez
2 - 2
Monterrey
Tigres UANL
1 - 0
Monterrey
Monterrey
4 - 0
Querétaro
Monterrey
0 - 2
Cruz Azul
Pumas UNAM
2 - 0
Monterrey

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