Cruz Azul vs León: match statistics
Cruz Azul vs León: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cruz Azul played against León in Liga MX (Mexico). The game was played on November 2, 2026. Venue: Estadio Banorte. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Cruz Azul has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. León has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Cruz Azul scores 2.29 goals per game and allows 1.64. León scores 1.50 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 3.03 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Cruz Azul's games and 64% of León's. The Over 2.5 rates are 79% and 36%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruz Azul has the higher season xG average, 2.05 to 1.55 per game. Cruz Azul takes 18.7 shots per game, while León takes 13.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Cruz Azul leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 1.14 goals per game after halftime. León leads at halftime in 36% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cruz Azul's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For León, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 3.03 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 are the favorites: they have won 3 of their last 5 matches and have not lost any of them, while León have recorded 2 wins and 1 defeat. At home, the hosts score an average of 2.43 goals per match, compared with 1.14 for the visitors away from home; Cruz Azul’s edge in chance creation is also reflected in their xG of 2.15 versus León’s 1.47. The hosts average 7.86 shots on target at home, while León average 4.57 away, boosting Cruz Azul’s chances of exploiting the visitors’ weaker defense, which allows chances with an average xG of 1.80. The hosts’ own defense is a potential concern, conceding an average of 1.71 goals at home, although León score just 1.14 goals per away match. With Cruz Azul winning 57% of their home matches and León winning 29% of their away games, a home win is the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS has landed in 57% of Cruz Azul matches and 71% of León matches, with the rate reaching 80% in each team’s last five games. Cruz Azul score an average of 1.86 goals per match and have not been held scoreless this season, strengthening the prospects of a home goal. León average 1.14 goals, with an xG of 1.47, and face a Cruz Azul defense that concedes an average of 1.43 goals per match. Although the hosts have kept a clean sheet in 43% of their matches, they have conceded an average of 1.6 goals across their last five, so an away goal remains likely. Overall, these figures point more strongly to both teams scoring than to BTTS - No, which wins if at least one team fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal is Over 1.5 goals: this outcome occurred in 86% of matches for both Cruz Azul and León. The hosts average 1.86 goals scored per match, while the visitors concede 1.14; Cruz Azul have also scored in every match they have played so far. In their last 5 matches, the hosts averaged 3.2 goals, and each of their games went Over 2.5 goals, strengthening the case for at least two goals. I am more cautious about the higher line, as Over 2.5 goals landed in 43% of Cruz Azul's matches and 29% of León's. Therefore, Over 1.5 has a clearer edge than a bet on a higher goal total, despite the projected total of 3.00 goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A draw at half-time is the most likely starting point: Cruz Azul were level at the break in 57% of matches, compared with 43% for León, while the visitors kept a clean sheet in the first half in as many as 86% of games. The hosts have averaged 2.0 goals before half-time across their last five matches, however, so Cruz Azul leading at the break remains a significant alternative. After the interval, the hosts’ advantage looks clearer: they average 1.29 goals in the second half, compared with León’s 0.71, while León concede an average of 1.0 goal in that period. Cruz Azul have won 57% of their matches, against León’s 29%, and their average xG is 1.62 compared with the visitors’ 1.47. The combination of frequent half-time draws and the hosts’ stronger second-half performance points to a draw at half-time and a Cruz Azul win at full-time (X/1).
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | León | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.27 |
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.
Cruz Azul is 38% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Cruz Azul · 1.6 pts / game - León
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 53% better for: goals scored per game.
2.29 goals / game - Cruz Azul · 1.5 goals / game - León
León is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.64 goals / game - Cruz Azul · 1.29 goals / game - León
Cruz Azul scores in 86% of games (12 of 14 games), while León keeps a clean sheet in 29% (4 of 14 games).
León scores in 93% of games (13 of 14 games), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 14% (2 of 14 games).
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 - León
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.
León is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / game - Cruz Azul · 1.57 pts / game - León
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cruz Azul - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
León - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* 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 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
León
* 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 | León | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.93 | 3.03 | ▼ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 62% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 79% | 53% | ▼ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 21% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 71% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 79% | 85% | • 86% |
^ 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.
- LeónYellow cardChristopher Kevin Mora Espinoza
- LeónYellow cardIsaac Espinosa
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Cruz Azul's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against León. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cruz Azul vs León?
The Liga MX match finished Cruz Azul 2:1 León. 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 León?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Cruz Azul won 1, León won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cruz Azul vs León?
Cruz Azul score 2.29 goals per game on average and León 1.50. The Liga MX average is 3.03 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Cruz Azul's matches and 64% of León's.
What form are Cruz Azul and León in?
Over the last 5 games Cruz Azul have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and León 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cruz Azul vs León?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cruz Azul vs León: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.