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
Game details
Pumas UNAM played against Cruz Azul in Liga MX (Mexico). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Pumas UNAM has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Cruz Azul has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Pumas UNAM scores 1.54 goals per game and allows 1.36. Cruz Azul scores 1.84 and allows 1.06. Games in this league average 2.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of Pumas UNAM's games and 65% of Cruz Azul's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 55%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruz Azul has the higher season xG average, 1.84 to 1.34 per game. Pumas UNAM takes 12.3 shots per game, while Cruz Azul takes 17.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Pumas UNAM leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. Cruz Azul leads at halftime in 39% and scores 1.10 after halftime.
When the teams score
Pumas UNAM's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Cruz Azul, it is minutes 76-90+ (17 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 2.94 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. 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 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.
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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
| Pumas UNAM | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 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 50% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Pumas UNAM · 3 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 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.54 goals / game - Pumas UNAM · 1.84 goals / game - Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul is 28% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.36 goals / game - Pumas UNAM · 1.06 goals / game - Cruz Azul
Pumas UNAM scores in 89% of games (25 of 28 meczów), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 32% (10 of 31 meczów).
Cruz Azul scores in 90% of games (28 of 31 meczów), while Pumas UNAM keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 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 - Pumas UNAM
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 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / game - Pumas UNAM · 1.55 pts / game - Cruz Azul
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pumas UNAM - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 39% of games and wins 61%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 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% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
* 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 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). 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
Pumas UNAM
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
| Pumas UNAM | Liga | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.89 | 2.94 | • 2.90 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 58% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 56% | • 55% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 24% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 73% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 77% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Pumas UNAM's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Cruz Azul. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
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 do the goal statistics show before Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul?
Pumas UNAM score 1.54 goals per game on average and Cruz Azul 1.84. The Liga MX average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Pumas UNAM's matches and 65% of Cruz Azul's.
What form are Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul in?
Over the last 5 games Pumas UNAM have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Cruz Azul 5-0-0 (3.00 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.