Cruz Azul vs Monterrey Prediction 26 October 2025
❓ Another round of Liga MX is on the horizon, featuring an exciting clash between Cruz Azul and Monterrey. Both teams are in good form, making this upcoming match particularly intriguing. Cruz Azul boasts a consistent attack, averaging 1.79 goals per game, though their defense can be shaky at times. On the other hand, Monterrey flaunts a more prolific offense, averaging 2.14 goals per match. How will their showdown end? Find out in the prediction below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (home team - Cruz Azul):
- possession percentage: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Cruz Azul and Monterrey:
- Total matches played: 53;
- Home wins: 22, Away wins: 17, Draws: 14;
- Goals scored: 84 for Cruz Azul, 73 for Monterrey;
- Average first-half total: 1.36, second-half total: 1.6;
- Average goals per match: 2.96.
Head-to-head statistics Cruz Azul - Monterrey
Cruz Azul Team Overview
The last official match took place in the Liga MX tournament, with Necaxa as the home team and Cruz Azul as the visitors. The match concluded with a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match stats (Cruz Azul vs Necaxa):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 3 vs 2;
- fouls: 10 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
Cruz Azul currently sit fifth in the standings and have shown solid form in recent matches, securing two wins and three draws from their last five outings (their most recent game ended in a draw). The team is renowned for their ball control and aggressive forward play, as evidenced by their average goal tally of 1.79 per game. However, their defense remains a concern, conceding an average of 1.21 goals per match. The "Cementeros" are capable of scoring at home and frequently engage in high-scoring encounters with their opponents.
Match Results: Cruz Azul
CF Monterrey Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place in the Liga MX, with Monterrey hosting Juarez. The match concluded with a 4-2 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Monterrey vs Juarez):
- possession percentage: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
Monterrey hold the third spot in the league standings and are displaying solid form both at home and away. This is evident from their recent performances: two consecutive wins following a draw and a loss earlier (with a victory in their latest match). Over their last ten outings, the team has secured six wins with just one defeat, underscoring their strong ambitions for success this season. The visitors boast an impressive average of 2.14 goals per game, although they do face defensive challenges, conceding an average of 1.57 goals.
Match Results: CF Monterrey
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 53;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 6; for visitors away - 4; number of draws - 17;
- Average first-half total: 1.36;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.75, while the visitors net 0.6.
First-Half Stats: Cruz Azul (home) vs CF Monterrey (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- wins: 2 (28.57%) vs 4 (57.14%);
- losses: 1 (14.29%) vs 1 (14.29%);
- draws: 4 (57.14%) vs 2 (28.57%);
- Average goals scored: 1.86 vs 2.14;
- Average goals conceded: 0.86 vs 0.86.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 7;
- losses: 2 vs 1;
- draws: 5 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.7 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.8) vs 2.5 (scored - 1.7, conceded - 0.8).
- Cruz Azul scored and conceded in the 1st half in 5 of last 6 home games.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 53;
- Home victories - 22, Away victories - 17, Draws - 14.
Statistics: Cruz Azul vs Monterrey
- Matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- Victories: 8 vs 9;
- Winning percentage: 57% vs 64%;
- Losses: 1 vs 2;
- Draws: 5 vs 3.
Last 10 Matches:
- Victories: 6 vs 6;
- Losses: 1 vs 1;
- Draws: 3 vs 3.
- Monterrey have covered a +1.5 spread on the road in their last 14 head-to-head matchups.
- Monterrey have covered a +1.5 spread on the road in 22 of their last 24 matches.
- Monterrey have covered a +1.5 spread on the road in 17 of their last 19 Liga MX matches.
- Monterrey have covered a +1.5 spread in 12 of their last 13 Liga MX matches.
- Monterrey have covered a +1.5 spread in 10 of their last 11 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The home team averages - 1.58 goals, the away team - 1.38;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.96;
- Both teams scored: overall - 34 times; at the home team's ground - 18 times.
Statistics: Cruz Azul vs Monterrey
- Average tournament total: 3 vs 3.71;
- Average goals scored: 1.79 vs 2.14;
- Average first-half total: 0.64 vs 1.5;
- Average second-half total: 1.14 vs 0.64;
- Cruz Azul: average home total in the tournament - 2.14;
- Monterrey: average away total in the tournament - 1.86;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 2.2) vs 2.3 (away - 2.25).
- The total has gone over 2.5 goals in 7 of Cruz Azul's last 8 home matches.
Corners Prediction
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 6.14; at home - 8.43;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.3; at home - 7.8.
Monterrey: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.57, away - 4.71;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.9; away - 4.25.
- The total has exceeded 8.5 corners in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head matches at the home team's ground (Liga MX).
- The total has exceeded 8.5 corners in 9 of Cruz Azul's last 10 home matches (Liga MX).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.2 (1.6 for the home team and 1.6 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 3.67 (1.52 for the home team and 2.15 for the visitors).
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.86; at home - 1.86;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; at home - 2.
Monterrey: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2, away - 2.43;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; away - 2.5.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 53;
- Both teams scored overall - 34 times;
- At the home team's ground - 18 times.
Statistics: Cruz Azul vs Monterrey
- Total matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- Total season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 9;
- Cruz Azul's BTTS at home - 5 (71%);
- Monterrey's BTTS away - 4 (57%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- Cruz Azul's BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Monterrey's BTTS away - 3 (75%).
- Cruz Azul have both scored and conceded at home in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head encounters.
- Cruz Azul have both scored and conceded at home in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head encounters (Liga MX).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams head into this match in good form, and with their high attacking prowess, fans can expect a thrilling encounter with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities on both ends. Considering Cruz Azul's trend of over 2.5 goals in their home fixtures and the overall scoring stats of both sides, predicting the number of goals becomes easier. An open game from both teams suggests a high likelihood of a similar outcome here. A bet on both teams to score seems quite reasonable. A 2-1 scoreline is possible.
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