Cruz Azul vs New-York City Prediction 9 August 2026

The team's last official match was played on in the Leagues Cup (home side - Cruz Azul, away side - Philadelphia Union). The match ended 1:0.

The match stats were as follows (Cruz Azul vs Philadelphia Union):

• possession: 52% vs 48%;
• corners: 1 vs 7;
• fouls: 8 vs 6;
• yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
• shots on target: 3 vs 4.

Cruz Azul come into this match in excellent form: the team has won seven of their last ten matches, losing just once. In their previous five games, Cruz Azul have four wins and one defeat - a run that speaks to high confidence and consistency of results. Their average scoring output over this period is 1.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game, which confirms a balance between attack and defence. Despite a modest goal average, the team regularly shows activity in the opposition's half, reflected not only in points won but also in a run of eight consecutive matches with a total of over 7.5 corners. This points to an aggressive attacking model of play.

The current away side's last official match was played on in the Leagues Cup (home side - New York City, away side - Santos Laguna). The match ended 2-0.

The match stats were as follows (New York City vs Santos Laguna):

• possession: 55% vs 45%;
• corners: 3 vs 5;
• fouls: 3 vs 0;
• yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
• shots on target: 5 vs 6.

New York City come into this match with more variable form, but also show their strengths. In their last ten matches the team have won five, lost three and drawn two - consistency is slightly lacking, but New York City often get results through organised defending: their average goals conceded is just 0.9 per game. Over the same period the side score an average of 1.4 goals - the attack is not as bright as their opponent's, but remains effective against most opposition. In addition, a run of six consecutive matches with a corners total under 9.5 points to a tendency towards a calmer scenario by set-piece standards.