Cruz Azul vs Necaxa Prediction
⭐️ Cruz Azul and Necaxa are set to clash in a match that promises intrigue in terms of scoring potential. Although both teams sit at opposite ends of the standings, their recent performances reveal certain defensive vulnerabilities. The stats from their latest games indicate a tendency for both sides to score and concede goals, adding an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended in a 1-1 draw. Here is the comparative statistics from that encounter (Necaxa were the home side):
- possession percentage: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 14 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Cruz Azul and Necaxa:
- 36 matches played;
- home wins - 18, away wins - 12, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 54 for Cruz Azul, 37 for Necaxa;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.22, in the second half - 1.31;
- average total goals per match - 2.53.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Cruz Azul Team Overview
The latest official match took place in the Liga MX, featuring Querétaro as the home side against Cruz Azul. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Cruz Azul vs Querétaro):
- possession: 69% vs 31%;
- corners: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
Cruz Azul are showing decent form this season, currently sitting in 4th place in the standings. However, their recent performances have been inconsistent, with only one win, three draws, and one loss in their last five matches. They average 1.73 goals per game while conceding 1.11. Despite their strong position in the table, the team frequently allows opponents to create scoring opportunities against them.
Match Results: Cruz Azul

Necaxa Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place in the Liga MX, with Necaxa hosting Guadalajara. The game ended in a goalless draw, 0-0.
Here's the match statistics (Necaxa vs Guadalajara):
- possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corners: 1 vs 4;
- fouls: 14 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 6.
Necaxa find themselves near the bottom of the standings, sitting in 14th place. However, their recent performances indicate an upswing in form, with two wins and a draw in their last five matches. The team consistently capitalizes on their opportunities up front, but they struggle defensively, conceding an average of 1.61 goals per game while scoring just 0.9 goals on average per match.
Match Results: Necaxa
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 36;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 8; for visitors away - 5; number of draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.22;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.72, while the visitors net 0.5.
First-Half Stats: Cruz Azul (home) vs Necaxa (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 16;
- wins: 7 (38.89%) vs 2 (12.5%);
- losses: 2 (11.11%) vs 10 (62.5%);
- draws: 9 (50%) vs 4 (25%);
- Average goals scored: 1.56 vs 1.81;
- Average goals conceded: 0.61 vs 1.31.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 2;
- draws: 5 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.7 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.9) vs 0.9 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.5).
- Cruz Azul scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 home games against Necaxa.
- Cruz Azul scored in the 1st half in 9 of last 10 games (Liga MX).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 36;
- home team wins - 18, away team wins - 12, draws - 6.
- Necaxa won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 games (Liga MX).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.5, the guests - 1.03;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.53;
- both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Cruz Azul vs Necaxa
- average total in the tournament: 2.84 vs 2.88;
- average total goals scored: 1.73 vs 1.27;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.78 vs 0.58;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.95 vs 0.7;
- Cruz Azul: average total at home in the tournament - 1.94;
- Necaxa: average total away in the tournament - 1.31;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1) vs 0.9 (away - 0.75).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 13 Cruz Azul home games against Necaxa (Liga MX).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Cruz Azul home games against Necaxa.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 11 of last 12 Cruz Azul games (Liga MX).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 8 Cruz Azul games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 7 Cruz Azul home games.
Prediction on corners
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.59; at home field - 6.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.6; at home field - 7.25.
Necaxa: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.88, away - 4.81;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; away - 5.5.
- Cruz Azul have taken under 6.5 corners in 7 of last 8 home games against Necaxa.
- Cruz Azul have taken under 6.5 corners in 6 of last 7 home games against Necaxa (Liga MX).
Yellow Cards Bet
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.16 (1.58 for home team and 1.58 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.76 (1.41 for home team and 1.35 for away team).
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.16; at home - 2.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 2.75.
Necaxa: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.39, away - 2.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; away - 3.25.
- Under 4.5 yellow cards in 6 of last 7 Cruz Azul games.
- Under 4.5 yellow cards in last 5 Cruz Azul games (Liga MX).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 36;
- both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
- Cruz Azul have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 games.
- Cruz Azul have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (37/315, 11.7%);
- Cruz Azul at home most often finish matches: 2:1 , 3:2 (3/18, 16.7%);
- Necaxa away most often play: 3:1 (3/16, 18.8%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 10.54% (odds 8)
2:1 - 10.31% (odds 8)
2:0 - 9.65% (odds 8)
- Cruz Azul drew 1:1 in last 4 games.
- Cruz Azul drew 1:1 in 3 of last 4 home games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Based on current trends and team form, betting on both teams to score seems the most likely outcome for this match. Cruz Azul consistently both scores and concedes in the majority of their games (9 out of the last 10), while Necaxa also demonstrates a similar approach in both attack and defense. Furthermore, the presence of this trend supports a high probability of both teams finding the net at least once.