Cruz Azul vs Tigres Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 4 December 2025
⚡️ The upcoming clash between Cruz Azul and Tigres promises to be a real spectacle. The teams are set to face off in the first leg of the Liga MX playoff semifinals. Both sides are in excellent form. How will their showdown conclude? Read on for our editorial's prediction!
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (home team - Tigres):
- possession: 35% vs 65%;
- corners: 3 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Cruz Azul and Tigres:
- 51 matches played;
- home wins - 19, away wins - 16, draws - 16;
- goals scored - 59 for Cruz Azul, 52 for Tigres;
- average goals in the first half - 0.9, in the second half - 1.27;
- average total goals per match - 2.18.
Head-to-head statistics Cruz Azul - Tigres

Cruz Azul Team Overview
The last official match took place in the Liga MX tournament, featuring Cruz Azul as the home team and Guadalajara as the visitors. The match concluded with a 3-2 scoreline.
The game statistics are as follows (Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara):
- possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
Cruz Azul have been showing decent form lately, securing three wins and a draw in their last five matches, highlighting their consistency. The team feels confident on home turf, scoring over 1.5 goals in six consecutive games. However, their last head-to-head with Tigres ended in a 1-1 draw, indicating a tough challenge ahead for Cruz. The hosts average 1.84 goals per game while conceding just 1.16, showcasing a solid balance between attack and defense.
Match Results: Cruz Azul

Tigres UANL Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place in the Liga MX tournament (home team - Tigres, visitors - Tijuana). The match ended with a score of 5-0.
The game statistics were as follows (Tigres vs Tijuana):
- possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corners: 8 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 5;
- shots on target: 14 vs 1.
Tigres are in excellent form, with seven wins from their last ten matches speaking volumes. Their attacking line averages over two goals per game, a significant advantage over most Liga MX opponents. However, away games against Cruz Azul have traditionally been challenging for them, as they rarely score more than one goal. The last encounter between these teams ended in a draw, adding extra motivation for the visitors to come out on top against their rivals.
Match Results: Tigres UANL
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 51;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 9; for visitors away - 5; number of draws - 10;
- Average first-half total: 0.9;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.53, while the visitors net 0.37.
First-Half Stats: Cruz Azul (home) vs Tigres UANL (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 9;
- wins: 4 (40%) vs 2 (22.22%);
- losses: 2 (20%) vs 2 (22.22%);
- draws: 4 (40%) vs 5 (55.56%);
- Average goals scored: 2 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0.9 vs 0.44.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 3 vs 2;
- draws: 4 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.4 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.5).
- Cruz Azul scored in the 1st half in last 6 home games (Liga MX).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 51;
- home team wins - 19, away team wins - 16, draws - 16.
Statistics: Cruz Azul vs Tigres UANL
- matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- wins: 11 vs 11;
- win percentage: 58% vs 58%;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 6 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 7;
- losses: 2 vs 1;
- draws: 4 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.16, the guests - 1.02;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.18;
- both teams scored: overall - 24; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Cruz Azul vs Tigres UANL
- average total in the tournament: 3 vs 3.11;
- average total goals scored: 1.84 vs 2.11;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.74 vs 0.84;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.11 vs 1.26;
- Cruz Azul: average total at home in the tournament - 2.2;
- Tigres UANL: average total away in the tournament - 1.44;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 2.2) vs 2.3 (away - 1.25).
- Tigres UANL have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 away games against Cruz Azul.
Prediction on corners
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.74; at home field - 7.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; at home field - 5.2.
Tigres UANL: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.58, away - 5.89;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; away - 5.5.
- Tigres UANL have taken under 5.5 corners in 10 of last 11 away games against Cruz Azul.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.76 (1.88 for home team and 1.88 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.84 (1.88 for home team and 1.96 for away team).
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.05; at home - 2.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; at home - 3.2.
Tigres UANL: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.74, away - 3.22;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.9; away - 3.5.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 51;
- both teams scored all-time - 24 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Statistics: Cruz Azul vs Tigres UANL
- number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Cruz Azul at home - 7 (70%);
- number of BTTS matches for Tigres UANL away - 5 (56%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Cruz Azul at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Tigres UANL away - 2 (50%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
In the upcoming match between Cruz Azul and Tigres, we anticipate a low-scoring affair, hence our prediction is under 2.5 goals. Both teams traditionally focus heavily on defensive play and tactical discipline. Given the importance of the game and the stature of the opponents, neither side is likely to recklessly push forward, opting instead to play defensively. A 1-1 draw is a possible outcome.