Atlas vs Cruz Azul Prediction
🔥 This week, Atlas will host Cruz Azul at their home ground in the second round of the Mexican football championship. Atlas kicked off the season with a victory and aims to maintain that momentum. Meanwhile, Cruz Azul, after a draw in their opener, are eager to secure their first three points. How will their head-to-head clash unfold? Check out our prediction!
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams took place in January this year, ending in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Cruz Azul were the home side):
- possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Atlas and Cruz Azul:
- 46 matches played;
- home victories - 14, away wins - 21, draws - 11;
- goals scored - 54 for Atlas, 69 for Cruz Azul;
- average goals in the first half - 1.37, second half - 1.3;
- average total goals per match - 2.67.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Atlas Team Overview
Atlas kicked off their campaign with an away game against Puebla. The match ended 3-2 in favor of the visitors.
Here are the game statistics (Puebla vs Atlas):
- possession: 33% vs 67%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Atlas are currently sitting in 5th place in the Liga MX standings after the opening round. The Red and Blacks are renowned for their aggressive style of play, focusing heavily on attack, as evidenced by their impressive scoring rate of 1.9 goals per game. However, they often make defensive errors, conceding two goals per match.
Match Results: Atlas
Cruz Azul Team Overview
In the opening round of the Liga MX, Cruz Azul faced off against Mazatlán. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.
The game statistics are as follows (Cruz Azul vs Mazatlán):
- possession percentage: 74% vs 26%;
- corner kicks: 12 vs 2;
- fouls: 8 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 0.
Cruz Azul sit in 9th place in the Liga MX standings after the first round. The team maintains a balanced style of play, combining solid defense-conceding an average of just 0.9 goals-with effective attacking, averaging 1.8 goals per game.
Match Results: Cruz Azul
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 46;
- First-half wins for the home team - 7; for the away team - 7; draws - 8;
- Average first-half total: 1.37;
- Today's home side averages 0.61 goals, while the visitors average 0.76.
First-Half Statistics: Atlas (home) vs Cruz Azul (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- Wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 0;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 1 vs 2;
- Losses: 3 vs 0;
- Draws: 6 vs 8;
- Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.4 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.4).
- Atlas have drawn the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches (Liga MX).
- Cruz Azul have drawn the first half in 7 of their last 8 matches (Liga MX).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 46;
- Home wins - 14, Away wins - 21, Draws - 11.
Statistics: Atlas vs Cruz Azul
- Matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Wins: 1 vs 0;
- Win percentage: 100% vs 0%;
- Losses: 0 vs 0;
- Draws: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 6;
- Losses: 4 vs 1;
- Draws: 2 vs 3.
- Atlas have won with a +1.5 handicap in 13 consecutive head-to-head matches.
- Atlas have won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 consecutive head-to-head matches (Liga MX).
- Atlas have won with a +1.5 handicap at home in 6 consecutive head-to-head matches.
- Atlas have won with a +1.5 handicap at home in 5 consecutive head-to-head matches (Liga MX).
- Atlas have won with a +1.5 handicap at home in 19 of their last 21 matches (Liga MX).
- Atlas have won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 consecutive matches (Liga MX).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average goals scored by home team - 1.17, away team - 1.5;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.67;
- Both teams scored: overall - 28 times; at the home team's field - 11 times.
- Atlas have scored in 9 consecutive matches (Liga MX).
Corners Prediction
Atlas: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5; at home - 4.8.
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 12, away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.4; away - 3.75.
- Cruz Azul have taken fewer than 5.5 corners away in 9 of their last 10 head-to-head meetings.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.6 (1.8 for home team and 1.8 for away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home field - 3.86 (2 for home team and 1.86 for away team).
Atlas: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.9; at home - 3.4.
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2, away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.5; away - 2.5.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 46;
- Both teams scored overall - 28 times;
- At the home field - 11 times.
Statistics: Atlas vs Cruz Azul
- Total matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 0;
- BTTS for Atlas at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS for Cruz Azul away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 9 vs 6;
- BTTS for Atlas at home - 5 (100%);
- BTTS for Cruz Azul away - 4 (100%).
- Atlas have both scored and conceded in their last 9 matches (Liga MX).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Atlas consistently find the net at home and manage to avoid defeat against most league teams, largely due to their formidable attacking lineup. However, their vulnerability lies in defending against counter-attacks from opponents like Cruz Azul, who excel with their organized play on the road and high conversion rate up front. Therefore, it's reasonable to go with a bet on both teams to score in the upcoming match.
Betting Tips: Atlas - Cruz Azul
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