Cruz Azul vs New-York City Prediction 9 August 2026
🔊 The match between Cruz Azul and New York City draws interest thanks to the contrast in both teams' recent runs. Cruz Azul have built good form over a longer stretch, recording seven wins from their last ten official matches. New York City look less consistent, though they are also showing decent results, having won half of their last ten games. Both sides sit in the upper part of the table and come into this match without any obvious positional distortions, making the sporting element the key factor in how the game plays out.
Head-to-Head
📊 These teams have never met on the pitch before.
Head-to-head statistics Cruz Azul - New-York City
Cruz Azul Team Overview
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.
Match Results: Cruz Azul
New-York City Team Overview
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.
Match Results: New-York City
Total Prediction
Trends- Cruz Azul have scored in 15 of their last 16 matches.
Corners Prediction
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 1; at home - 0;
- last 10 matches: average total - 5.7; at home - 5.83.
New York City: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 3; away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average total - 2.8; away - 2.4.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Stats: Cruz Azul vs New York City
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- season matches in which both teams scored (hereinafter - BTTS): 0 vs 0;
- Cruz Azul: BTTS at home - 0 (0%);
- New York City: BTTS away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- matches with BTTS: 7 vs 5;
- Cruz Azul: BTTS at home - 3 (50%);
- New York City: BTTS away - 3 (60%).
Outcome Prediction
Stats: Cruz Azul vs New York City
- matches in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 1 vs 1;
- win %: 100% vs 100%;
- losses: 0 vs 0;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 7 vs 5;
- losses: 1 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Cruz Azul have gone unbeaten in 15 of their last 16 matches.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Both teams come into this match in good form, but their styles at set pieces differ. Cruz Azul over a long stretch show aggressive play going forward and regularly force opponents into defensive positions, which is backed up by a run of eight consecutive matches with a total of over 7.5 corners. New York City are more organized defensively and don't allow opponents to open up in front of their goal, reflected in a run of six consecutive matches with a total of under 9.5 corners. The combination of these trends points to a steady range in the number of corners taken - from the active pressure of one side to the restrictions imposed by the other. We believe the optimal choice is a bet on total over 7.5 corners.
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Betting Tips: Cruz Azul - New-York City
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