Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna: match statistics
Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cruz Azul played against Santos Laguna in Liga MX (Mexico). The game was played on September 7, 2026. Venue: Estadio Cuauhtémoc. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Cruz Azul has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Santos Laguna has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Cruz Azul scores 1.83 goals per game and allows 1.83. Santos Laguna scores 0.67 and allows 1.83. Games in this league average 2.83 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 83% of Cruz Azul's games and 33% of Santos Laguna's. The Over 2.5 rates are 83% and 50%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruz Azul has the higher season xG average, 2.19 to 1.27 per game. Cruz Azul takes 20.2 shots per game, while Santos Laguna takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Cruz Azul leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Santos Laguna leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cruz Azul's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Santos Laguna, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 2.83 goals. Both teams score in 59% 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 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. 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 have a clear edge in chance creation at home, averaging 21.33 shots and 7 shots on target per match, compared with Santos Laguna’s 9.33 shots and 3.67 shots on target away from home. The hosts average 2.22 xG, while the visitors allow as much as 2.04 xG on the road, which favors Cruz Azul finding the net. Santos have lost all 3 of their away matches so far, conceding an average of 3 goals per game and failing to keep a clean sheet on every occasion. Cruz Azul also have defensive issues, averaging 2 goals conceded at home and recording no clean sheets, so the visitors have a realistic chance of scoring. However, the last five H2H meetings favor the hosts, who have won 2 matches compared with Santos Laguna’s 1 victory, making a Cruz Azul win the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Santos Laguna concede an average of as many as 3.00 goals away from home and have failed to keep a clean sheet, while Cruz Azul create chances worth an average of 1.40 xG at home, with 14.0 shots per match. The hosts recorded BTTS in 80% of their last five matches, scoring an average of 1.4 goals and conceding 1.6, pointing to open, end-to-end games. Santos score 1.33 goals per away match and register 3.67 shots on target, giving them a realistic chance to exploit a Cruz Azul defense that, according to xG, allows opponents 1.48 expected goals. The BTTS - Yes pick is also supported by the league-wide BTTS average of 59%, although Cruz Azul's 33% clean-sheet rate and Santos' only 40% BTTS rate in their last five matches reduce confidence in the prediction.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Cruz Azul have averaged 1.4 goals scored in their last five matches, with a high xG of 2.03; however, they have yet to score in their home fixtures this season. Santos Laguna concede as many as 3.0 goals per away game on average and have failed to keep a clean sheet, which significantly increases the hosts’ chances of finding the net. The visitors do, however, create fewer high-quality chances, recording an average xG of 1.03 across their last five appearances, while Cruz Azul allowed opponents an xG of 1.21. The projected total of 2.60 goals points to a game with a realistic chance of producing 2-3 goals, but not an open end-to-end contest likely to reach four goals. Therefore, the best option is Under 3.5 goals; this selection also provides protection in the event of the expected 2:0 or 2:1 home win.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Cruz Azul win, as Santos Laguna were level at the break in 4 of their last 5 matches, while Cruz Azul went into half-time level in all 3 of their home fixtures so far. The opening period could be cautious: in those 3 home appearances, Cruz Azul neither scored nor conceded before the break, while Santos averaged just 0.4 goals before half-time across their last 5 matches. After the interval, the hosts’ advantage should increase, as Santos concede an average of as many as 3.0 goals away from home, while their average xG against stands at 2.04 compared with the 1.40 xG created by Cruz Azul. Cruz Azul also have the stronger recent results profile, with 2 wins in their last 5 matches compared with Santos’ 1 victory, making a second-half turnaround in favor of the hosts the most likely outcome.
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 | Santos Laguna | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.22 |
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 500% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Cruz Azul · 0.2 pts / game - Santos Laguna
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 173% better for: goals scored per game.
1.83 goals / game - Cruz Azul · 0.67 goals / game - Santos Laguna
Cruz Azul scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Santos Laguna keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 games).
Santos Laguna scores in 33% of games (2 of 6 games), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 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 - Santos Laguna
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 49% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Cruz Azul · 0.67 pts / game - Santos Laguna
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cruz Azul - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 50%. 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.
Santos Laguna - second-half results
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
* 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Santos Laguna
* 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 | Santos Laguna | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.67 | 2.83 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 83% | 59% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 83% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 24% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 67% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 83% | 86% | ▼ 83% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Cruz Azul's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Santos Laguna. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna?
The Liga MX match finished Cruz Azul 1:0 Santos Laguna. 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 Santos Laguna?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Cruz Azul won 2, Santos Laguna won 0 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 Santos Laguna?
Cruz Azul score 1.83 goals per game on average and Santos Laguna 0.67. The Liga MX average is 2.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 83% of Cruz Azul's matches and 33% of Santos Laguna's.
What form are Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna in?
Over the last 5 games Cruz Azul have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Santos Laguna 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna?
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.