Santos Laguna vs Cruz Azul: match statistics
Cruz Azul presents decidedly better form with 17 wins this season and an impressive record of 4 wins in the last 5 matches, while Santos Laguna is enduring a catastrophic run of 4 losses in the last 5 meetings without a single victory. The difference in quality is reflected in the goal difference – the visitors have scored 52 goals while conceding only 32, whereas the hosts hold a negative balance of 31:51. Cruz Azul dominates in possession (52% vs 44%) and presents higher xG values (1.54 vs 1.36), evidencing superior quality in created chances. Santos Laguna loses as many as 42% of matches at home, while Cruz Azul wins 43% of away fixtures and maintains remarkable stability with just 3 losses all season. Taking into account all statistical parameters and the current disposition of both teams, Cruz Azul is the decisive favorite in this clash.
Santos Laguna vs Cruz Azul: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Santos Laguna played against Cruz Azul in Liga MX (Mexico). The game was played on March 4, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Santos Laguna has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Cruz Azul has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Santos Laguna scores 1.24 goals per game and allows 2.04. Cruz Azul scores 1.79 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 2.92 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Santos Laguna's games and 66% of Cruz Azul's. The Over 2.5 rates are 72% and 52%, 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, 1.82 to 1.22 per game. Santos Laguna takes 11.0 shots per game, while Cruz Azul takes 16.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Santos Laguna leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.48 goals per game after halftime. Cruz Azul leads at halftime in 34% and scores 1.07 after halftime.
When the teams score
Santos Laguna's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). For Cruz Azul, it is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 2.92 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 presents decidedly better form with 17 wins this season and an impressive record of 4 wins in the last 5 matches, while Santos Laguna is enduring a catastrophic run of 4 losses in the last 5 meetings without a single victory. The difference in quality is reflected in the goal difference – the visitors have scored 52 goals while conceding only 32, whereas the hosts hold a negative balance of 31:51. Cruz Azul dominates in possession (52% vs 44%) and presents higher xG values (1.54 vs 1.36), evidencing superior quality in created chances. Santos Laguna loses as many as 42% of matches at home, while Cruz Azul wins 43% of away fixtures and maintains remarkable stability with just 3 losses all season. Taking into account all statistical parameters and the current disposition of both teams, Cruz Azul is the decisive favorite in this clash.
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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
| Santos Laguna | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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 1200% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Santos Laguna · 2.6 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 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.24 goals / game - Santos Laguna · 1.79 goals / game - Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul is 85% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.04 goals / game - Santos Laguna · 1.1 goals / game - Cruz Azul
Santos Laguna scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 meczów), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 31% (9 of 29 meczów).
Cruz Azul scores in 90% of games (26 of 29 meczów), while Santos Laguna keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 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 - Santos Laguna
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 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / game - Santos Laguna · 1.45 pts / game - Cruz Azul
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Santos Laguna - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 24%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cruz Azul - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 59%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 3.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 80% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +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 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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
Santos Laguna
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
| Santos Laguna | Liga | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.28 | 2.92 | • 2.90 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 57% | ▲ 66% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 72% | 54% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 24% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 74% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 76% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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 Santos Laguna'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 Santos Laguna vs Cruz Azul?
The Liga MX match finished Santos Laguna 1:2 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 Santos Laguna vs Cruz Azul?
Santos Laguna score 1.24 goals per game on average and Cruz Azul 1.79. The Liga MX average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Santos Laguna's matches and 66% of Cruz Azul's.
What form are Santos Laguna and Cruz Azul in?
Over the last 5 games Santos Laguna have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Cruz Azul 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Santos Laguna 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.