Cruz Azul vs Juarez Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 20 September 2025
⚡️ In the upcoming Liga MX round, Cruz Azul host Juárez in what promises to be a tactical and strategic showdown. Both teams bring their strengths to the table: the hosts are riding an impressive winning streak, while the visitors are eager to regain their form after recent fluctuations. The match will be particularly intriguing due to the contrasting styles of play - Cruz Azul are renowned for their attacking prowess at home, whereas Juárez often rely on counter-attacks. Read the prediction for this clash below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's the comparative statistics from that encounter (Juarez were the home side):
- possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corners: 0 vs 6;
- fouls: 19 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 0.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Cruz Azul and Juárez:
- 13 matches played;
- home team victories - 9, away team victories - 2, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 22 against 7;
- average total in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.23;
- average total goals per match - 2.23.
Head-to-head statistics Cruz Azul - Juarez

Cruz Azul Team Overview
The last official match took place in the Liga MX tournament (with Pachuca as the home team and Cruz Azul as the visitors). The game ended with a score of 0-1.
Here are the match statistics (Cruz Azul vs Pachuca):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 7.
Cruz Azul currently hold the second spot in the league standings and are in stellar form, securing five consecutive victories. Known for their solid defense and efficiency in converting chances at home, "La Máquina" average two goals per match while conceding just one. In their last ten outings, the team have claimed eight wins and suffered only one defeat.
Match Results: Cruz Azul

Juarez Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place in the Liga MX tournament (home team - Necaxa, visitors - Juárez). The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Juárez vs Necaxa):
- possession percentage: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 8.
Juárez currently sit ninth in the standings, displaying somewhat inconsistent form with three losses in their last ten matches. Nonetheless, they have the potential to surprise with their offensive play in away games, having scored in eight of their last nine road fixtures. On average, the team scores and concedes about one goal per match.
Match Results: Juarez
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Cruz Azul
For the home side, José Ignacio Rivero, Jesús Orozco, Ángel Sepúlveda, Levy Mendana, Andrés Montaño, Amor Morales, and Emmanuel Ochoa might miss the match.
Juarez
The visitors will be without Madson, Jairo Torres, Brian Romero, Diego Ochoa, and Francisco Nevarez for the match.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 13;
- First-half wins for the hosts (at home) - 4; for the visitors (away) - 0; draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 1;
- Today's home team averages 0.69 goals, while the visitors average 0.31.
First Half Statistics: Cruz Azul (home) vs Juárez (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- Wins: 1 (25%) vs 2 (50%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Draws: 3 (75%) vs 2 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 0.75 vs 0.5;
- Average goals conceded: 0.25 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 5;
- Losses: 2 vs 2;
- Draws: 5 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.6) vs 1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.3).
- Cruz Azul have scored in the first half at home in five consecutive head-to-head matches against this team (Liga MX).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Total encounters - 13;
- Home wins - 9, Away wins - 2, Draws - 2.
Statistics: Cruz Azul vs Juarez
- Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Wins: 6 vs 3;
- Win percentage: 75% vs 38%;
- Losses: 0 vs 2;
- Draws: 2 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 8 vs 5;
- Losses: 1 vs 3;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
- Juarez cover a +1.5 spread in 12 consecutive away matches.
- Juarez cover a +1.5 spread in 9 consecutive away matches (Liga MX).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head:
- The current home team averages - 1.69 goals, the visitors - 0.54;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.23;
- Both teams scored: overall - 3 times; at the home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Cruz Azul vs Juarez
- Average total in the tournament: 3 vs 2;
- Average goals scored: 2 vs 1;
- Average first-half total: 0.5 vs 0.38;
- Average second-half total: 1.5 vs 0.63;
- Cruz Azul: average home total in the tournament - 2;
- Juarez: average away total in the tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.9 (home - 2) vs 1.4 (away - 1.57).
- Cruz Azul score under 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head encounters (Liga MX).
- Cruz Azul score under 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Corners Prediction
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 7.25; at home - 9.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.8; at home - 6.8.
Juarez: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4, away - 2.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.6; away - 2.43.
- Total under 9.5 corners hit in 9 of Juarez's last 10 away matches.
- Total under 9.5 corners hit in Juarez's last 7 consecutive away matches (Liga MX).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 5.7 (2.85 for the home team and 2.85 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 4.38 (2.13 for the home team and 2.25 for the visitors).
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.75; at home - 1.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2; at home - 2.
Juarez: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.25, away - 3.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.1; away - 2.86.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Total encounters - 13;
- Both teams scored overall - 3 times;
- At the home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Cruz Azul vs Juarez
- Total matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Total matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 5;
- Cruz Azul's BTTS at home - 2 (50%);
- Juarez's BTTS away - 3 (75%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- Cruz Azul's BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Juarez's BTTS away - 6 (86%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The clash between Cruz Azul and Juarez is shaping up to be a thrilling encounter with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities. Given Cruz Azul's solid performances at home and their historically successful head-to-head record against Juarez, along with statistical trends suggesting both teams are prone to finding the net (Juarez tend to score in most of their away matches), the most reasonable prediction seems to be a bet on both teams to score. The anticipated scoreline is 2-1.