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
Key match information
Cruz Azul play Tigres UANL in Liga MX (Mexico). The match date is 15 February 2026 at 23:30. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Cruz Azul: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Tigres UANL: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cruz Azul scores 1.77 and concedes 1.09 goals per match. Tigres UANL scores 1.79 and concedes 1.05. League average: 2.91 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cruz Azul 70%, Tigres UANL 57%. Over 2.5: Cruz Azul 55%, Tigres UANL 50%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Cruz Azul has higher xG: 1.84 vs 1.64. Cruz Azul: 17.1 shots per match, Tigres UANL: 15.0.
Match halves
Cruz Azul: half-time lead 34%, second-half goals 1.02. Tigres UANL: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 1.12.
Goals by minute
Cruz Azul: 76-90+ (22 goals). Tigres UANL: 46-60 (17 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga MX: 2.91 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 0-3-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Cruz Azul | Tigres UANL | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.33 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Cruz Azul is 38% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Cruz Azul · 1.6 pts / match - Tigres UANL
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 scores in 91% of matches (40 of 44 matches), while Tigres UANL keeps a clean sheet in 33% (14 of 42 matches).
Tigres UANL scores in 79% of matches (33 of 42 matches), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 27% (12 of 44 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Cruz Azul
Over / Under — Tigres UANL
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / match - Cruz Azul · 1.43 pts / match - Tigres UANL
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cruz Azul - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 34% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Tigres UANL - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (22 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (17 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cruz Azul
Tigres UANL
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 2.86 | 2.91 | • 2.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 59% | ▼ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 55% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 27% | 24% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 72% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | • 77% | 76% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Cruz Azul 0 - 3 - 0 Tigres UANL. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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 1.79. The Liga MX average is 2.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Cruz Azul's matches and 57% of Tigres UANL's.
What form are Cruz Azul and Tigres UANL in?
Over the last 5 games Cruz Azul have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Tigres UANL 2-2-1 (1.60 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.