Queretaro vs Cruz Azul Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 22 April 2026
🔅 The clash between Querétaro and Cruz Azul promises to be intriguing. Both teams are displaying contrasting forms: Querétaro are striving to avoid defeats, while Cruz Azul often find themselves in high-scoring encounters. The tournament motivation is high for both sides: Querétaro aim to solidify their mid-table position, whereas Cruz Azul are fighting for the top spot. Read the prediction for their duel below.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams ended in a 2-2 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (with Cruz Azul as the home side):
- possession: 80% vs 20%;
- corners: 13 vs 3;
- fouls: 9 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 8 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Querétaro and Cruz Azul:
- 47 matches played;
- home team wins - 13, away team wins - 24, draws - 10;
- goals scored - 55 for Querétaro, 74 for Cruz Azul;
- average goals in the 1st half - 1.32, in the 2nd half - 1.43;
- average total goals per match - 2.74.
Head-to-head statistics Queretaro - Cruz Azul
Queretaro Team Overview
The most recent official match took place in the Liga MX tournament, with Mazatlan hosting Queretaro. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the game statistics (Queretaro vs Mazatlan):
- possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 7;
- fouls: 4 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Querétaro have shown decent consistency in recent matches, maintaining an unbeaten streak of five games (2 wins and 3 draws). While their goal-scoring is modest, averaging 0.9 goals per match over the last ten games, they exhibit a well-organized defense, conceding around 1.4 goals. Currently sitting 13th in the standings, they aim to climb higher and can pose a significant challenge to more renowned opponents due to their organization and resilience under pressure.
Match Results: Queretaro
Cruz Azul Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors was in the Liga MX tournament (home team - Cruz Azul, visitors - Tijuana). The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
The game statistics were as follows (Cruz Azul vs Tijuana):
- possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 1;
- fouls: 18 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
Cruz Azul are currently sitting in fourth place in the league, thanks to their impressive attacking play, averaging 1.75 goals per game this season. However, their recent matches have been marked by inconsistency: just two wins and six draws in their last ten games highlight their struggles to close out matches. Despite this, the team boasts strong attacking prowess and consistently creates scoring opportunities against their opponents.
Match Results: Cruz Azul
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 47;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 6; for visitors away - 6; number of draws - 11;
- Average first-half total: 1.32;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.53, while the visitors net 0.79.
First-Half Stats: Queretaro (home) vs Cruz Azul (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 18;
- wins: 3 (18.75%) vs 6 (33.33%);
- losses: 5 (31.25%) vs 5 (27.78%);
- draws: 8 (50%) vs 7 (38.89%);
- Average goals scored: 1.06 vs 1.11;
- Average goals conceded: 0.56 vs 0.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 3;
- losses: 2 vs 3;
- draws: 7 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.8).
- Queretaro have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (Liga MX).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 47;
- home team wins - 13, away team wins - 24, draws - 10.
- Queretaro won with a +1.5 handicap in last 11 home games (Liga MX).
- Queretaro won with a +1.5 handicap in last 7 games (Liga MX).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.17, the guests - 1.57;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.74;
- both teams scored: overall - 26; at the home team's field - 12.
Statistics: Queretaro vs Cruz Azul
- average total in the tournament: 2.53 vs 2.86;
- average total goals scored: 1.03 vs 1.75;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.78;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.53 vs 0.97;
- Queretaro: average total at home in the tournament - 1.38;
- Cruz Azul: average total away in the tournament - 1.56;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1.6) vs 1.4 (away - 1.4).
- Queretaro have scored in 10 of last 11 home games (Liga MX).
- Cruz Azul have conceded in last 9 games.
- Cruz Azul have conceded in 8 of last 9 away games (Liga MX).
Prediction on corners
Queretaro: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.09; at home field - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6; at home field - 6.2.
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.56, away - 4.44;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.9; away - 6.
- Over 9.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Queretaro games (Liga MX).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 47;
- both teams scored all-time - 26 times;
- on the home team’s field - 12 times.
- Cruz Azul have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games.
- Cruz Azul have scored and conceded in last 5 games (Liga MX).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (36/305, 11.8%);
- Queretaro at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (3/16, 18.8%);
- Cruz Azul away most often play: 1:1 (6/18, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 10.69% (odds 7.65)
0:1 - 9.91% (odds 8)
1:2 - 9.77% (odds 7.9)
- Cruz Azul drew 1:1 in last 3 games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
In this match, the key factor will be Querétaro's defense and their ability to handle the opposition's attacks, as their defense has proven quite reliable in recent games. On the other hand, the visitors have shown a clear trend of declining offensive output, having scored fewer than two goals in their last seven matches. Considering this trend, along with both teams' current form and the betting odds, the most reasonable wager would be Cruz Azul's individual total under 2. A 1-1 draw is a possible outcome.No comments
Betting Tips: Queretaro - Cruz Azul
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