Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul: match statistics
Cruz Azul is showcasing excellent form with five consecutive victories and an impressive record of 19 wins this season. The visiting team stands out with their offensive efficiency (57 goals this season, 12 in their last 5 matches) and a solid defense (only 4 goals conceded in their last 5 fixtures). Pumas UNAM has an even home record (31% wins, 38% draws, 31% losses) and an unstable form, evident in their 'lddwdllwddwwl' streak. Cruz Azul dominates in away matches with a 47% win rate and only a 13% loss rate, which, combined with their current stellar disposition, makes them the favorite for this encounter. The difference in play quality and form supports an away win, though Pumas' solid home stance could make it a tightly contested match.
Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Pumas UNAM play Cruz Azul in Liga MX (Mexico). The match date is 15 March 2026 at 04:10. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Pumas UNAM: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Cruz Azul: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Pumas UNAM scores 1.63 and concedes 1.32 goals per match. Cruz Azul scores 1.77 and concedes 1.09. League average: 2.91 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Pumas UNAM 63%, Cruz Azul 70%. Over 2.5: Pumas UNAM 49%, Cruz Azul 55%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Cruz Azul has higher xG: 1.84 vs 1.28. Pumas UNAM: 11.7 shots per match, Cruz Azul: 17.1.
Match halves
Pumas UNAM: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.73. Cruz Azul: half-time lead 34%, second-half goals 1.02.
Goals by minute
Pumas UNAM: 31-45+ (16 goals). Cruz Azul: 76-90+ (22 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: 1-1-1. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 67%.
Match description
Cruz Azul is showcasing excellent form with five consecutive victories and an impressive record of 19 wins this season. The visiting team stands out with their offensive efficiency (57 goals this season, 12 in their last 5 matches) and a solid defense (only 4 goals conceded in their last 5 fixtures). Pumas UNAM has an even home record (31% wins, 38% draws, 31% losses) and an unstable form, evident in their 'lddwdllwddwwl' streak. Cruz Azul dominates in away matches with a 47% win rate and only a 13% loss rate, which, combined with their current stellar disposition, makes them the favorite for this encounter. The difference in play quality and form supports an away win, though Pumas' solid home stance could make it a tightly contested match.
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
| Pumas UNAM | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Cruz Azul is 120% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Pumas UNAM · 2.2 pts / match - 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 9% better for: goals scored per match.
1.63 goals / match - Pumas UNAM · 1.77 goals / match - Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul is 21% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.32 goals / match - Pumas UNAM · 1.09 goals / match - Cruz Azul
Pumas UNAM scores in 88% of matches (36 of 41 matches), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 27% (12 of 44 matches).
Cruz Azul scores in 91% of matches (40 of 44 matches), while Pumas UNAM keeps a clean sheet in 29% (12 of 41 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 — Pumas UNAM
Over / Under — Cruz Azul
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pumas UNAM - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 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 |
* 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 31-45 (16 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (22 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - 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
Pumas UNAM
Cruz Azul
* 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
| Pumas UNAM | Liga | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.95 | 2.91 | • 2.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 59% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 49% | 55% | • 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 24% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 72% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 76% | • 77% |
^ 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): Pumas UNAM 1 - 1 - 1 Cruz Azul. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul?
The Liga MX match finished Pumas UNAM 2:2 Cruz Azul. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Pumas UNAM won 1, Cruz Azul won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul?
Pumas UNAM score 1.63 goals per game on average and Cruz Azul 1.77. The Liga MX average is 2.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Pumas UNAM's matches and 70% of Cruz Azul's.
What form are Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul in?
Over the last 5 games Pumas UNAM have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Cruz Azul 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.