Guadalajara vs Cruz Azul Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 17 May 2026
✨ In the second leg of the Liga MX playoff semi-finals, Guadalajara take on Cruz Azul. The first match ended in a 2-2 draw, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown. Both sides will be pushing for victory to secure their spot in the final. Fans can expect a thrilling encounter, with plenty of key moments likely to determine who advances. Check out our prediction for this clash below.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides ended in a 2-2 draw. Here’s a statistical comparison from that fixture (Cruz Azul were the home team):
- Possession: 46% vs 54%;
- Corners: 6 vs 1;
- Fouls: 14 vs 14;
- Yellow cards: 5 vs 3;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of the official head-to-head meetings between Guadalajara and Cruz Azul:
- 47 matches played;
- The hosts have claimed 11 wins, the visitors 18, with 18 draws;
- Goals scored: 46 for Guadalajara, 58 for Cruz Azul;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.02; in the second half: 1.19;
- Average total goals per match: 2.21.
Head-to-head statistics Guadalajara - Cruz Azul
Guadalajara Team Overview
Guadalajara have shown consistency in attack, averaging 2.1 goals per game over their last ten matches and maintaining a season average of 1.77 goals scored per match, while conceding an average of 1.21. However, in their five most recent fixtures, they have drawn three times, secured just one win, and suffered one defeat. This run suggests the side are not in their most confident form at the moment, despite their impressive conversion rate throughout the campaign.
Match Results: Guadalajara
Cruz Azul Team Overview
Cruz Azul maintain a solid balance between attack and defense, having lost just two of their last ten matches. Over that stretch, they have conceded an average of 1.4 goals per game and scored 1.5 per outing. Five draws in those same ten fixtures highlight that the visitors are tough to beat, even against top-tier opposition, consistently holding their own against sides from the league’s top six.
Match Results: Cruz Azul
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 47;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 8; number of draws - 12;
- Average first-half total: 1.02;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.4, while the visitors net 0.62.
First-Half Stats: Guadalajara Chivas (home) vs Cruz Azul (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 20;
- wins: 11 (57.89%) vs 7 (35%);
- losses: 4 (21.05%) vs 5 (25%);
- draws: 4 (21.05%) vs 8 (40%);
- Average goals scored: 1.53 vs 1.15;
- Average goals conceded: 0.37 vs 0.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 2 vs 1;
- draws: 5 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.7).
- Guadalajara Chivas have drawn in the 1st half in last 5 games (Liga MX).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 47;
- home team wins - 11, away team wins - 18, draws - 18.
- Cruz Azul have drawn in 4 of last 5 away games (Liga MX).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.98, the guests - 1.23;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.21;
- both teams scored: overall - 26; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Guadalajara Chivas vs Cruz Azul
- average total in the tournament: 2.97 vs 2.93;
- average total goals scored: 1.77 vs 1.8;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.87 vs 0.78;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.9 vs 1.02;
- Guadalajara Chivas: average total at home in the tournament - 2.16;
- Cruz Azul: average total away in the tournament - 1.6;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 2.8) vs 1.5 (away - 1.25).
- Guadalajara Chivas have scored under 1.5 goals in 9 of last 10 home games against Cruz Azul (Liga MX).
Prediction on corners
Guadalajara Chivas: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.79; at home field - 6.74;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7; at home field - 10.
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.59, away - 4.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.3; away - 5.75.
- Under 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Guadalajara Chivas home games against Cruz Azul (Liga MX).
Yellow Cards Bet
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.86 (1.43 for home team and 1.43 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.17 (1.65 for home team and 1.52 for away team).
Guadalajara Chivas: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.18; at home - 2.16;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 1.6.
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.17, away - 1.9;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; away - 2.25.
- Under 5.5 yellow cards in last 17 Cruz Azul away games.
- Under 5.5 yellow cards in last 14 Cruz Azul away games (Liga MX).
- Under 5.5 yellow cards in 12 of last 13 Cruz Azul games (Liga MX).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 47;
- both teams scored all-time - 26 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (37/333, 11.1%);
- Guadalajara Chivas at home most often finish matches: 0:0 , 2:0 (3/19, 15.8%);
- Cruz Azul away most often play: 1:1 (7/20, 35%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.72% (odds 5.75)
1:0 - 8.36% (odds 7)
2:1 - 8.35% (odds 7.5)
- Cruz Azul drew 1:1 in 3 of last 4 away games (Liga MX).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
There’s a strong chance both sides will find the net in this upcoming clash. Both teams have been playing attacking football lately, and recent head-to-head stats back up that trend. Cruz Azul tend to score and concede away from home, while Guadalajara have also struggled to keep things tight at the back. Given the current form and motivation of both clubs as they push for a place in the final, the main prediction is both teams to score.
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Betting Tips: Guadalajara - Cruz Azul
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