Juárez vs Cruz Azul: match statistics
Cruz Azul displays a clearly superior seasonal form with 13 wins compared to just 8 for Juárez. The visitors boast a positive goal difference (+15 for the entire season) and better xG metrics (1.59 vs 1.30), indicating higher quality offensive play. Juárez has managed only 5 points (1.0 PPG) in their last 5 matches with a poor 'ldwld' run, while Cruz Azul shows better form with 7 points (1.4 PPG) and a 'dllww' sequence. Although Juárez has a solid home record (42% win rate), Cruz Azul is characterized by a high percentage of draws away (45%) and a lower average of goals conceded (1.09 vs 1.42). Considering the visitors' quality advantage and their defensive stability, a Cruz Azul victory is the most probable outcome, though a draw also remains a realistic scenario due to the guests' tendency to split points.
Juárez vs Cruz Azul: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Juárez played against Cruz Azul in Liga MX (Mexico). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 3:4.
Recent form
Juárez has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Cruz Azul has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Juárez scores 1.46 goals per game and allows 1.58. Cruz Azul scores 1.71 and allows 1.08. Games in this league average 2.93 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Juárez's games and 63% of Cruz Azul's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 50%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruz Azul has the higher season xG average, 1.90 to 1.26 per game. Juárez takes 11.5 shots per game, while Cruz Azul takes 17.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Juárez leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Cruz Azul leads at halftime in 29% and scores 1.04 after halftime.
When the teams score
Juárez's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Cruz Azul, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 2.93 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 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 displays a clearly superior seasonal form with 13 wins compared to just 8 for Juárez. The visitors boast a positive goal difference (+15 for the entire season) and better xG metrics (1.59 vs 1.30), indicating higher quality offensive play. Juárez has managed only 5 points (1.0 PPG) in their last 5 matches with a poor 'ldwld' run, while Cruz Azul shows better form with 7 points (1.4 PPG) and a 'dllww' sequence. Although Juárez has a solid home record (42% win rate), Cruz Azul is characterized by a high percentage of draws away (45%) and a lower average of goals conceded (1.09 vs 1.42). Considering the visitors' quality advantage and their defensive stability, a Cruz Azul victory is the most probable outcome, though a draw also remains a realistic scenario due to the guests' tendency to split points.
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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
| Juárez | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 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 60% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Juárez · 1.6 pts / game - Cruz Azul
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 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.46 goals / game - Juárez · 1.71 goals / game - Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul is 46% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.58 goals / game - Juárez · 1.08 goals / game - Cruz Azul
Juárez scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 meczów).
Cruz Azul scores in 88% of games (21 of 24 meczów), while Juárez keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 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 - Juárez
Over / Under - Cruz Azul
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.
Juárez is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Juárez · 1.33 pts / game - Cruz Azul
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Juárez - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cruz Azul - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - 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
Juárez
Cruz Azul
* 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
| Juárez | Liga | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.04 | 2.93 | ▼ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 57% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 54% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 25% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 72% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 77% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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
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 Juárez's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Cruz Azul. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Juárez vs Cruz Azul?
The Liga MX match finished Juárez 3:4 Cruz Azul. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Juárez vs Cruz Azul?
Juárez score 1.46 goals per game on average and Cruz Azul 1.71. The Liga MX average is 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Juárez's matches and 63% of Cruz Azul's.
What form are Juárez and Cruz Azul in?
Over the last 5 games Juárez have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Cruz Azul 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Juárez vs Cruz Azul?
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.