Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Prediction 1 March 2026
⚡️ The upcoming clash between Monterrey and Cruz Azul promises to be intense, considering the current form of both teams. Monterrey have been consistent at home, but their recent results are less than impressive. Meanwhile, Cruz Azul are in excellent form and display solid defensive play.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended with a scoreline of 2-0. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (home team - Cruz Azul):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 17 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 9 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Monterrey and Cruz Azul:
- 54 matches played;
- home wins - 17, away wins - 23, draws - 14;
- goals scored - 73 for Monterrey, 86 for Cruz Azul;
- average first-half total - 1.35, second-half - 1.59;
- average total goals per match - 2.94.
Head-to-head statistics Monterrey - Cruz Azul
CF Monterrey Team Overview
The team's last official match was part of the Liga MX tournament, featuring UNAM Pumas as the home side and Monterrey as the visitors. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory.
Here's the match statistics (Monterrey vs UNAM Pumas):
- possession percentage: 64% vs 36%;
- corners: 8 vs 4;
- fouls: 3 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 10 vs 6.
Monterrey, known as "Rayados," currently sit in 5th place in the standings as they aim to solidify their position. Over their last five matches, they've registered two wins, one draw, and two losses. While their attacking output is respectable, averaging 1.75 goals per game, their defense sometimes falters, conceding an average of 1.46 goals per match. At home, they play with caution, with under 2.5 total goals recorded in six of their last seven home games.
Match Results: CF Monterrey
Cruz Azul Team Overview
The latest official match for the current visitors took place in the Liga MX tournament (home team - Cruz Azul, visitors - Guadalajara). The match ended with a score of 2-1.
Here are the game statistics (Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara):
- possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 2;
- fouls: 12 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 7 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
Cruz Azul continue to impress with their performances, currently sitting third in the league standings. The team have been unbeaten in ten of their last eleven league matches, thanks to a solid defense and an efficient attack, averaging 1.79 goals scored per game while conceding just 1.14 on average. Their recent matches reflect the team's confidence: four consecutive wins and a draw highlight the club's excellent form.
Match Results: Cruz Azul
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 54;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 7; for visitors away - 9; number of draws - 10;
- Average first-half total: 1.35;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.59, while the visitors net 0.76.
First-Half Stats: CF Monterrey (home) vs Cruz Azul (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- wins: 9 (69.23%) vs 3 (23.08%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 5 (38.46%);
- draws: 4 (30.77%) vs 5 (38.46%);
- Average goals scored: 1.62 vs 1.08;
- Average goals conceded: 0.31 vs 0.62.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 5;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 4 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.5 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.4).
- CF Monterrey scored in the 1st half in 13 of last 14 home games (Liga MX).
- CF Monterrey scored in the 1st half in 12 of last 13 home games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 54;
- home team wins - 17, away team wins - 23, draws - 14.
- Cruz Azul won with a +1.5 handicap in 13 of last 14 away games against CF Monterrey.
- Cruz Azul won with a +1.5 handicap in 37 of last 38 games (Liga MX).
- Cruz Azul won with a +1.5 handicap in 21 of last 22 away games.
- Cruz Azul won with a +1.5 handicap in last 20 games.
- Cruz Azul won with a +1.5 handicap in 17 of last 18 away games (Liga MX).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.35, the guests - 1.59;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.94;
- both teams scored: overall - 34; at the home team's field - 16.
Statistics: CF Monterrey vs Cruz Azul
- average total in the tournament: 3.21 vs 2.93;
- average total goals scored: 1.75 vs 1.79;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.11 vs 0.71;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.64 vs 1.07;
- CF Monterrey: average total at home in the tournament - 1.85;
- Cruz Azul: average total away in the tournament - 1.54;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.25) vs 2.2 (away - 2.25).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 CF Monterrey games against Cruz Azul (Liga MX).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 13 of last 14 Cruz Azul away games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 11 of last 12 Cruz Azul away games (Liga MX).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Cruz Azul games (Liga MX).
Prediction on corners
CF Monterrey: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.21; at home field - 4.31;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; at home field - 4.75.
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.54, away - 4.38;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; away - 5.25.
- Cruz Azul have taken under 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games against CF Monterrey.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.86 (1.93 for home team and 1.93 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.42 (1.73 for home team and 1.69 for away team).
CF Monterrey: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.75; at home - 1.69;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1; at home - 1.5.
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.25, away - 1.77;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.7; away - 2.75.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 54;
- both teams scored all-time - 34 times;
- on the home team’s field - 16 times.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (25/232, 10.8%);
- CF Monterrey at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (3/13, 23.1%);
- Cruz Azul away most often play: 1:1 (4/13, 30.8%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.04% (odds 6.5)
2:1 - 8.47% (odds 9.5)
1:0 - 8.23% (odds 9.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the trend of Monterrey's home games featuring under 2.5 goals and Cruz Azul's current form, a tight match with few chances at both ends seems likely. Statistics support this possibility: Monterrey often keeps their home fixtures low-scoring, while Cruz Azul favors controlling the game with strong defense and quick counterattacks, avoiding significant risks in attack.
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Betting Tips: CF Monterrey - Cruz Azul
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