Cruz Azul vs Tigres UANL: match statistics
Cruz Azul shows impressive home form with a 69% win rate at their stadium and an average of 2 goals scored per match. The hosts stand out with ball possession dominance (60%) and high offensive efficiency (xG 2.17 vs xG Against 0.9), giving them a clear edge in home fixtures. Tigres UANL, despite solid overall form (15 wins this season), performs weaker away from home – with only a 46% win rate and a significantly lower goal average (1.46 per match). The goal difference is telling: Cruz Azul boasts +12 in home matches, while Tigres only +3 away. Considering the home side's advantage in key offensive and defensive statistics and their home-ground dominance, Cruz Azul has a real chance to secure a victory, though Tigres' experience and quality do not rule out a draw.
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 February 15, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
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 1.77 goals per game and allows 1.15. Tigres UANL scores 1.89 and allows 0.96. Games in this league average 2.92 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Cruz Azul's games and 54% of Tigres UANL's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 46%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruz Azul has the higher season xG average, 1.86 to 1.75 per game. Cruz Azul takes 17.2 shots per game, while Tigres UANL takes 15.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Cruz Azul leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 1.04 goals per game after halftime. Tigres UANL leads at halftime in 29% and scores 1.18 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cruz Azul's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (15 goals). For Tigres UANL, it is minutes 46-60 (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 2.92 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 3 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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 shows impressive home form with a 69% win rate at their stadium and an average of 2 goals scored per match. The hosts stand out with ball possession dominance (60%) and high offensive efficiency (xG 2.17 vs xG Against 0.9), giving them a clear edge in home fixtures. Tigres UANL, despite solid overall form (15 wins this season), performs weaker away from home – with only a 46% win rate and a significantly lower goal average (1.46 per match). The goal difference is telling: Cruz Azul boasts +12 in home matches, while Tigres only +3 away. Considering the home side's advantage in key offensive and defensive statistics and their home-ground dominance, Cruz Azul has a real chance to secure a victory, though Tigres' experience and quality do not rule out a draw.
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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 | Tigres UANL | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.34 |
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 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.77 goals / game - Cruz Azul · 1.89 goals / game - Tigres UANL
Tigres UANL is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.15 goals / game - Cruz Azul · 0.96 goals / game - Tigres UANL
Cruz Azul scores in 88% of games (23 of 26 meczów), while Tigres UANL keeps a clean sheet in 39% (11 of 28 meczów).
Tigres UANL scores in 82% of games (23 of 28 meczów), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 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).
1.35 pts / game - Cruz Azul · 1.46 pts / game - Tigres UANL
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cruz Azul - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Tigres UANL - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 54%. 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 | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 (15 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). 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 | • 2.92 | 2.92 | • 2.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 56% | ▼ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 54% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 25% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 73% | ▼ 54% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 76% | ▲ 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
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: 0 wins, 3 draws 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 2:1 Tigres UANL. 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 Tigres UANL?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Cruz Azul won 0, Tigres UANL won 0 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cruz Azul vs Tigres UANL?
Cruz Azul score 1.77 goals per game on average and Tigres UANL 1.89. The Liga MX average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Cruz Azul's matches and 54% 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.