Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara: match statistics
Cruz Azul displays impressive home form with a 71% win rate and just 7% losses at their own stadium, scoring an average of 2 goals per game with a high possession rate (59%). The hosts have a better home goal difference (+13) and a higher average xG (2.14 vs 1.55), indicating an advantage in chance creation. While Guadalajara is in excellent overall form (5 consecutive wins), they perform significantly worse on the road – winning only 58% of matches, often failing to score (25% FTS%), and averaging just 1.5 goals. Cruz Azul is undefeated in their last five home matches, which further strengthens their case. Considering all statistics, the hosts are the favorites in this encounter, though Guadalajara's good run means an upset or draw cannot be ruled out.
Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cruz Azul played against Guadalajara in Liga MX (Mexico). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Cruz Azul has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Guadalajara has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Cruz Azul scores 1.78 goals per game and allows 1.15. Guadalajara scores 1.68 and allows 1.16. Games in this league average 2.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Cruz Azul's games and 52% of Guadalajara's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 56%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruz Azul has the higher season xG average, 1.86 to 1.54 per game. Cruz Azul takes 17.3 shots per game, while Guadalajara takes 14.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Cruz Azul leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 1.07 goals per game after halftime. Guadalajara leads at halftime in 48% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cruz Azul's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (15 goals). For Guadalajara, it is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 2.94 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Cruz Azul displays impressive home form with a 71% win rate and just 7% losses at their own stadium, scoring an average of 2 goals per game with a high possession rate (59%). The hosts have a better home goal difference (+13) and a higher average xG (2.14 vs 1.55), indicating an advantage in chance creation. While Guadalajara is in excellent overall form (5 consecutive wins), they perform significantly worse on the road – winning only 58% of matches, often failing to score (25% FTS%), and averaging just 1.5 goals. Cruz Azul is undefeated in their last five home matches, which further strengthens their case. Considering all statistics, the hosts are the favorites in this encounter, though Guadalajara's good run means an upset or draw cannot be ruled out.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cruz Azul | Guadalajara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Guadalajara is 15% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Cruz Azul · 3 pts / game - Guadalajara
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cruz Azul is 6% better for: goals scored per game.
1.78 goals / game - Cruz Azul · 1.68 goals / game - Guadalajara
Cruz Azul scores in 89% of games (24 of 27 meczów), while Guadalajara keeps a clean sheet in 32% (8 of 25 meczów).
Guadalajara scores in 76% of games (19 of 25 meczów), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cruz Azul
Over / Under - Guadalajara
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Guadalajara is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Cruz Azul · 1.72 pts / game - Guadalajara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cruz Azul - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Guadalajara - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cruz Azul
Guadalajara
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga MX).
Teams vs league
| Cruz Azul | Liga | Guadalajara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.93 | 2.94 | ▼ 2.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 57% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 55% | • 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 25% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 73% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 76% | ▼ 64% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Cruz Azul's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Guadalajara. Games average 2.67 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara?
The Liga MX match finished Cruz Azul 2:1 Guadalajara. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruz Azul and Guadalajara?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Cruz Azul won 2, Guadalajara won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara?
Cruz Azul score 1.78 goals per game on average and Guadalajara 1.68. The Liga MX average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Cruz Azul's matches and 52% of Guadalajara's.
What form are Cruz Azul and Guadalajara in?
Over the last 5 games Cruz Azul have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Guadalajara 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.