Cruz Azul vs Puebla: match statistics
Cruz Azul demonstrates a decisive advantage in home matches with a 67% win rate and an impressive +11 goal difference. The hosts average 2.08 goals scored per game at home while conceding only 1.17, and their xG (2.05) significantly exceeds their xG Against (0.94), confirming their dominance. Puebla performs very poorly in away matches – only a 10% win rate, as many as 70% losses, and a catastrophic -14 goal difference. The visitors concede an average of 2.4 goals on the road and fail to score in 40% of matches, which, given Cruz Azul's solid defense (33% clean sheets), significantly diminishes their chances. The form of both teams in the last five matches is balanced (Cruz Azul 1.0 PPG, Puebla 1.4 PPG); however, the hosts' home statistics and Puebla's catastrophic away results clearly point to a Cruz Azul victory.
Cruz Azul vs Puebla: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cruz Azul played against Puebla in Liga MX (Mexico). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Cruz Azul has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Puebla has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Cruz Azul scores 1.74 goals per game and allows 1.13. Puebla scores 1.21 and allows 2.32. Games in this league average 2.97 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Cruz Azul's games and 58% of Puebla's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 68%, 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, 1.83 to 1.37 per game. Cruz Azul takes 16.8 shots per game, while Puebla takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Cruz Azul leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 1.04 goals per game after halftime. Puebla leads at halftime in 16% and scores 0.79 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cruz Azul's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Puebla, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 2.97 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 demonstrates a decisive advantage in home matches with a 67% win rate and an impressive +11 goal difference. The hosts average 2.08 goals scored per game at home while conceding only 1.17, and their xG (2.05) significantly exceeds their xG Against (0.94), confirming their dominance. Puebla performs very poorly in away matches – only a 10% win rate, as many as 70% losses, and a catastrophic -14 goal difference. The visitors concede an average of 2.4 goals on the road and fail to score in 40% of matches, which, given Cruz Azul's solid defense (33% clean sheets), significantly diminishes their chances. The form of both teams in the last five matches is balanced (Cruz Azul 1.0 PPG, Puebla 1.4 PPG); however, the hosts' home statistics and Puebla's catastrophic away results clearly point to a Cruz Azul victory.
View the statistical overviewStats 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 | Puebla | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.28 |
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 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Cruz Azul · 1.4 pts / game - Puebla
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 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.74 goals / game - Cruz Azul · 1.21 goals / game - Puebla
Cruz Azul is 105% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Cruz Azul · 2.32 goals / game - Puebla
Cruz Azul scores in 87% of games (20 of 23 meczów), while Puebla keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 meczów).
Puebla scores in 63% of games (12 of 19 meczów), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 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 - Puebla
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.
Cruz Azul is 82% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / game - Cruz Azul · 0.74 pts / game - Puebla
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cruz Azul - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Puebla - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 16% of games and wins 21%. 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 | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* 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 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Puebla
* 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 | Puebla | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.87 | 2.97 | ▲ 3.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 57% | • 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 55% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 24% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 72% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 78% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Cruz Azul's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Puebla. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cruz Azul vs Puebla?
The Liga MX match finished Cruz Azul 1:0 Puebla. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cruz Azul vs Puebla?
Cruz Azul score 1.74 goals per game on average and Puebla 1.21. The Liga MX average is 2.97 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Cruz Azul's matches and 58% of Puebla's.
What form are Cruz Azul and Puebla in?
Over the last 5 games Cruz Azul have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Puebla 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cruz Azul vs Puebla?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.