Cruz Azul vs Tijuana Prediction 18 April 2026
⭐️ The match between Cruz Azul and Tijuana promises to be intriguing in terms of attacking play. Both teams display different approaches: the hosts prefer to control possession, while the visitors rely on quick counterattacks. Cruz Azul's form has been somewhat inconsistent in recent matches, yet they still hold the second position in the standings. Tijuana, on the other hand, show solid results on the road and are fighting to strengthen their position.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams concluded with a 2-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Tijuana were the home side):
- possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corners: 1 vs 2;
- fouls: 14 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Cruz Azul and Tijuana:
- 34 matches played;
- home wins - 16, away wins - 9, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 49 for Cruz Azul, 34 for Tijuana;
- average goals in the first half - 1.18, second half - 1.26;
- average total goals per match - 2.44.
Head-to-head statistics Cruz Azul - Tijuana
Cruz Azul Team Overview
The team's last official match took place in the CONCACAF Champions League, with Cruz Azul as the hosts and Los Angeles as the visitors. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Cruz Azul vs Los Angeles):
- possession percentage: 71% vs 29%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 3;
- fouls: 18 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 3;
- shots on target: 10 vs 1.
Cruz Azul sit second in the league standings, thanks to their balanced style of play. However, they haven't secured a win in their last five matches, recording three draws and two losses, indicating a need for better results. Despite this, they maintain an average scoring rate of 1.77 goals per match while conceding only 1.11 goals per game. The team emphasizes ball possession and gradual attacking build-up, which often proves successful against weaker opponents.
Match Results: Cruz Azul
Tijuana Team Overview
The most recent official match for the current visitors took place in Liga MX, with Juárez hosting Tijuana. The match concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Tijuana vs Juárez):
- possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 5;
- fouls: 3 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
Tijuana currently sit in 10th place in the league standings and are eager to climb higher. Over their last five matches, they have secured three wins and suffered two losses, demonstrating their determination to fight until the end of the season. The team is known for their solid defensive organization and ability to swiftly transition from defense to attack, averaging 1.47 goals scored per game while conceding 1.29. Their strong performances on the road are particularly noteworthy and could be a crucial factor in the upcoming fixture.
Match Results: Tijuana
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 34;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 7; for visitors away - 4; number of draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.18;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.68, while the visitors net 0.5.
First-Half Stats: Cruz Azul (home) vs Tijuana (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 16;
- wins: 7 (41.18%) vs 4 (25%);
- losses: 2 (11.76%) vs 6 (37.5%);
- draws: 8 (47.06%) vs 6 (37.5%);
- Average goals scored: 1.53 vs 1.19;
- Average goals conceded: 0.59 vs 0.69.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 3 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.7) vs 1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.3).
- Cruz Azul scored in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 home games against Tijuana (Liga MX).
- Cruz Azul scored in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 games (Liga MX).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 34;
- home team wins - 16, away team wins - 9, draws - 9.
- Tijuana won with a +1.5 handicap in 13 of last 14 games (Liga MX).
- Tijuana won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games (Liga MX).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.44, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.44;
- both teams scored: overall - 17; at the home team's field - 8.
Statistics: Cruz Azul vs Tijuana
- average total in the tournament: 2.89 vs 2.76;
- average total goals scored: 1.77 vs 1.47;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.77 vs 0.65;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.82;
- Cruz Azul: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- Tijuana: average total away in the tournament - 1.25;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.5) vs 1 (away - 1.2).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 12 of last 13 Cruz Azul games against Tijuana (Liga MX).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Cruz Azul home games against Tijuana (Liga MX).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Cruz Azul home games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 7 Cruz Azul home games (Liga MX).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 Cruz Azul games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 10 Tijuana games (Liga MX).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 5 Tijuana away games (Liga MX).
Prediction on corners
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.6; at home field - 6.82;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.9; at home field - 8.75.
Tijuana: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.53, away - 3.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; away - 4.
- Over 9.5 corners in last 5 Cruz Azul games (Liga MX).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 34;
- both teams scored all-time - 17 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
- Cruz Azul have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (33/296, 11.1%);
- Cruz Azul at home most often finish matches: 2:1 , 3:2 (3/17, 17.6%);
- Tijuana away most often play: 1:0 , 1:2 , 2:2 (2/16, 12.5%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:1 - 10.18% (odds 8.5)
1:0 - 9.83% (odds 9.5)
2:0 - 9.56% (odds 8)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering current trends, it's reasonable to predict that both teams will find the back of the net in this match. A bet on both teams to score seems well-founded due to recent head-to-head results and the attacking statistics of both sides. Cruz Azul consistently features in games with goal exchanges. A similar scenario is observed with Tijuana during their away matches, which often see a high number of goals from both them and their opponents. A 2-1 scoreline is possible.
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