Cruz Azul vs Tigres UANL: match statistics
Cruz Azul vs Tigres UANL: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cruz Azul played against Tigres UANL in Liga MX (Mexico). The game was played on December 3, 2025. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Cruz Azul has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Tigres UANL has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Cruz Azul scores 1.84 goals per game and allows 1.16. Tigres UANL scores 2.11 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 3.09 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Cruz Azul's games and 47% of Tigres UANL's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 47%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Tigres UANL has the higher season xG average, 1.92 to 1.83 per game. Cruz Azul takes 16.6 shots per game, while Tigres UANL takes 17.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Cruz Azul leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 1.11 goals per game after halftime. Tigres UANL leads at halftime in 32% and scores 1.26 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cruz Azul's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Tigres UANL, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 3.09 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Stats 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 | Tigres UANL | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.32 |
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.
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.
Tigres UANL is 15% better for: goals scored per game.
1.84 goals / game - Cruz Azul · 2.11 goals / game - Tigres UANL
Tigres UANL is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.16 goals / game - Cruz Azul · 1 goals / game - Tigres UANL
Cruz Azul scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while Tigres UANL keeps a clean sheet in 47% (9 of 19 meczów).
Tigres UANL scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 32% (6 of 19 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 - Tigres UANL
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.
Tigres UANL is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.42 pts / game - Cruz Azul · 1.53 pts / game - Tigres UANL
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cruz Azul - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 58%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Tigres UANL - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 58%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). 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
Tigres UANL
* 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 | Tigres UANL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.00 | 3.09 | • 3.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 58% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 58% | 57% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 23% | ▲ 47% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 74% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 80% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Tigres UANL. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cruz Azul vs Tigres UANL?
The Liga MX match finished Cruz Azul 1:1 Tigres UANL. 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 Tigres UANL?
Cruz Azul score 1.84 goals per game on average and Tigres UANL 2.11. The Liga MX average is 3.09 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Cruz Azul's matches and 47% of Tigres UANL's.
What form are Cruz Azul and Tigres UANL in?
Over the last 5 games Cruz Azul have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Tigres UANL 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cruz Azul vs Tigres UANL?
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.