León vs Cruz Azul: match statistics
Cruz Azul clearly dominates this clash in terms of form and quality. The visitors hold an impressive record of 11 wins, 8 draws, and just 2 losses this season, with a positive goal difference of +13 overall and +4 on the road. León, meanwhile, displays very poor form with only 3 wins in 17 matches, a negative goal difference of -17, and a catastrophic streak of 4 losses in their last 5 games. Cruz Azul boasts superior efficiency (xG 1.54 vs 1.34), higher possession (55% vs 51%), and a significantly better defense (1.0 vs 1.56 goals conceded per match). The hosts have won just 22% of their home games, whereas Cruz Azul wins 40% of away fixtures and draws another 50%. Taking all statistics into account, Cruz Azul is the decisive favorite for this match.
León vs Cruz Azul: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
León played against Cruz Azul in Liga MX (Mexico). The game was played on January 11, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
León has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Cruz Azul has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
León scores 0.82 goals per game and allows 1.82. Cruz Azul scores 1.76 and allows 1.14. Games in this league average 3.03 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of León's games and 67% of Cruz Azul's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 52%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruz Azul has the higher season xG average, 1.82 to 1.26 per game. León takes 11.8 shots per game, while Cruz Azul takes 16.7.
First-half and second-half trends
León leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.41 goals per game after halftime. Cruz Azul leads at halftime in 29% and scores 1.10 after halftime.
When the teams score
León's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Cruz Azul, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 3.03 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 55% 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 clearly dominates this clash in terms of form and quality. The visitors hold an impressive record of 11 wins, 8 draws, and just 2 losses this season, with a positive goal difference of +13 overall and +4 on the road. León, meanwhile, displays very poor form with only 3 wins in 17 matches, a negative goal difference of -17, and a catastrophic streak of 4 losses in their last 5 games. Cruz Azul boasts superior efficiency (xG 1.54 vs 1.34), higher possession (55% vs 51%), and a significantly better defense (1.0 vs 1.56 goals conceded per match). The hosts have won just 22% of their home games, whereas Cruz Azul wins 40% of away fixtures and draws another 50%. Taking all statistics into account, Cruz Azul is the decisive favorite for this match.
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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
| León | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.21 | 0.30 |
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.
0.2 pts / game - León · 1.2 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 115% better for: goals scored per game.
0.82 goals / game - León · 1.76 goals / game - Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul is 60% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.82 goals / game - León · 1.14 goals / game - Cruz Azul
León scores in 59% of games (10 of 17 meczów), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 meczów).
Cruz Azul scores in 86% of games (18 of 21 meczów), while León keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 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 - León
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.
Cruz Azul is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - León · 1.33 pts / game - Cruz Azul
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
León - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 18%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cruz Azul - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* 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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
León
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
| León | Liga | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.65 | 3.03 | ▼ 2.90 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 57% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 55% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 24% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 74% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 78% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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 León'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 León vs Cruz Azul?
The Liga MX match finished León 2:1 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 León vs Cruz Azul?
León score 0.82 goals per game on average and Cruz Azul 1.76. The Liga MX average is 3.03 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 41% of León's matches and 67% of Cruz Azul's.
What form are León and Cruz Azul in?
Over the last 5 games León have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Cruz Azul 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for León vs Cruz Azul?
The statistical background for León vs Cruz Azul — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.