Monterrey vs Cruz Azul: match statistics
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Monterrey vs Cruz Azul: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Monterrey plays Cruz Azul in Liga MX (Mexico). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026. Venue: Estadio BBVA Bancomer.
Recent form
Monterrey has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Cruz Azul has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Monterrey scores 1.86 goals per game and allows 1.43. Cruz Azul scores 2.00 and allows 1.75. Games in this league average 2.81 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Monterrey's games and 75% of Cruz Azul's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 75%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruz Azul has the higher season xG average, 2.22 to 2.03 per game. Monterrey takes 18.6 shots per game, while Cruz Azul takes 20.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Monterrey leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Cruz Azul leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Monterrey's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). For Cruz Azul, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 2.81 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Monterrey | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.25 |
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 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Monterrey · 1.8 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 8% better for: goals scored per game.
1.86 goals / game - Monterrey · 2 goals / game - Cruz Azul
Monterrey is 22% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.43 goals / game - Monterrey · 1.75 goals / game - Cruz Azul
Monterrey scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
Cruz Azul scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 games), while Monterrey keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 games).
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 - Monterrey
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.
Monterrey is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / game - Monterrey · 1.25 pts / game - Cruz Azul
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Monterrey - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cruz Azul - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 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 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -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 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Monterrey
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
| Monterrey | Liga | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.29 | 2.81 | ▲ 3.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 54% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 53% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 26% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 64% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 84% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Monterrey's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Cruz Azul. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Monterrey and Cruz Azul play?
Monterrey face Cruz Azul on September 20, 2026 in Liga MX at Estadio BBVA Bancomer. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Monterrey and Cruz Azul?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Monterrey won 0, Cruz Azul won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Monterrey vs Cruz Azul?
Monterrey score 1.86 goals per game on average and Cruz Azul 2.00. The Liga MX average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Monterrey's matches and 75% of Cruz Azul's.
What form are Monterrey and Cruz Azul in?
Over the last 5 games Monterrey have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Cruz Azul 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Monterrey vs Cruz Azul?
The statistical background for Monterrey 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.