Mexico - Liga MXData current as of September 13, 2026

Tigres UANL vs Cruz Azul: match statistics

Tigres UANL crest
Tigres UANL
1 : 1half-time 1:0
Cruz Azul crest
Cruz Azul
155%(2.06)
X30%(3.16)
215%(3.16)
BTTSOver/UnderHT/FT
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Tigres UANL vs Cruz Azul: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Tigres UANL played against Cruz Azul in Liga MX (Mexico). The game was played on December 7, 2025. Final score: 1:1.

Recent form

Tigres UANL has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Cruz Azul has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Tigres UANL scores 2.05 goals per game and allows 1.00. Cruz Azul scores 1.80 and allows 1.15. Games in this league average 3.08 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 50% of Tigres UANL's games and 65% of Cruz Azul's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 55%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Tigres UANL has the higher season xG average, 1.86 to 1.83 per game. Tigres UANL takes 16.9 shots per game, while Cruz Azul takes 16.8.

First-half and second-half trends

Tigres UANL leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 1.25 goals per game after halftime. Cruz Azul leads at halftime in 30% and scores 1.10 after halftime.

When the teams score

Tigres UANL's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). For Cruz Azul, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Liga MX games average 3.08 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
0 : 1
Second half

Game stats

41Possession (%)59
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
10Shots15
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
1Shots on target6
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
1.06xG1.76
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
7Corners6
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
49Dangerous attacks54
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
12Fouls6
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
0Cards1
Tigres UANLCruz Azul

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.

2Points per gamePPG - points per game.2
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
2.05Goals scored / game1.8
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
1Goals allowed / game1.15
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
1.86xG forxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances.1.83
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
56%Average possession57%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
6.45Shots on target / game5.8
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
45%Clean sheetsClean sheet - a match with no goal conceded.30%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
50%Both teams scoredBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.65%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

16.85Shots per game16.75
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
6.45Shots on target5.8
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
12.2%Shot conversion10.7%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
56%Possession57%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
1.86xG for1.83
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
1.24xG against1.13
Tigres UANLCruz Azul

Shooting quality

Tigres UANL: DominantCruz Azul: Dominant
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
Accuracy (shots on target)38%35%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.320.31

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.

Tigres UANL
DWLWD
Season result split
55% W35% D10% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-7-2
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +21
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
7-2-1
Last 5 at home
4-1-0
DWWWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.77Opponent xG: 1.21BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%
Cruz Azul
WLDWD
Season result split
55% W35% D10% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-7-2
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +13
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
4-4-1
Last 5 away
1-3-1
LDDWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.52Opponent xG: 1.13BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%

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.

Tigres UANL is 14% better for: goals scored per game.

2.05 goals / game - Tigres UANL · 1.8 goals / game - Cruz Azul

Tigres UANL is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.

1 goals / game - Tigres UANL · 1.15 goals / game - Cruz Azul

Tigres UANL scoring profile: very strong

Tigres UANL scores in 85% of games (17 of 20 meczów), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 meczów).

Cruz Azul scoring profile: strong

Cruz Azul scores in 85% of games (17 of 20 meczów), while Tigres UANL keeps a clean sheet in 45% (9 of 20 meczów).

41Goals scored (season)36
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
20Goals conceded (season)23
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
3.05Average goals per game2.95
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
10Goals scored (last 5)9
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
6Goals conceded (last 5)6
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
Tigres UANL
45%
Clean sheetsClean sheet - a match with no goal conceded.9 of 20 meczów
15%
No goalFailed to score - a match where the team did not score.3 of 20 meczów
Cruz Azul
30%
Clean sheetsClean sheet - a match with no goal conceded.6 of 20 meczów
15%
No goalFailed to score - a match where the team did not score.3 of 20 meczów

How often they score at least...

85%1 goal85%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
50%2 goals60%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
25%3 goals30%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
20%4 goals5%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul

How often they concede at least...

55%1 goal70%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
25%2 goals35%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
20%3 goals10%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
0%4 goals0%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul

* 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.

50%
Tigres UANL - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.10 of 20 meczów
65%
Cruz Azul - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.13 of 20 meczów
58%
League average

Goal patterns

25%BTTS at half-time35%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
15%BTTS in both halves5%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
40%Scored in both halves30%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul

BTTS and goal count

30%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
15%Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
60%BTTS - last 560%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul

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)

90%Min. 1 goal (Over 0.5)Over 0.5 - at least one goal in the match.90%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
80%Min. 2 goals (Over 1.5)Over 1.5 - at least two goals in the match.80%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
45%Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)Over 2.5 - at least three goals in the match.55%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
35%Min. 4 goals (Over 3.5)Over 3.5 - at least four goals in the match.35%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
20%Min. 5 goals (Over 4.5)Over 4.5 - at least five goals in the match.30%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul

Over / Under - Tigres UANL

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)Over 0.5 - at least one goal in the match.
Over 90%Under 10%
Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)Over 1.5 - at least two goals in the match.
Over 80%Under 20%
Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)Over 2.5 - at least three goals in the match.
Over 45%Under 55%
Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)Over 3.5 - at least four goals in the match.
Over 35%Under 65%
Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)Over 4.5 - at least five goals in the match.
Over 20%Under 80%

Over / Under - Cruz Azul

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)Over 0.5 - at least one goal in the match.
Over 90%Under 10%
Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)Over 1.5 - at least two goals in the match.
Over 80%Under 20%
Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)Over 2.5 - at least three goals in the match.
Over 55%Under 45%
Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)Over 3.5 - at least four goals in the match.
Over 35%Under 65%
Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)Over 4.5 - at least five goals in the match.
Over 30%Under 70%

1st half

55%Min. 1 goal before half-time55%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
35%Min. 2 goals before half-time40%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
15%Min. 3 goals before half-time30%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul

2nd half

90%Min. 1 goal after half-time80%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
65%Min. 2 goals after half-time50%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
20%Min. 3 goals after half-time15%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul

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.

Tigres UANL is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.5 pts / game - Tigres UANL · 1.4 pts / game - Cruz Azul

Tigres UANL - half-time state
30% leading60% draw10% trailing
Cruz Azul - half-time state
30% leading50% draw20% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.5Points per game (1st half)1.4
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
0.8Goals scored (1st half)0.7
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
0.4Goals conceded (1st half)0.65
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
1.2Average goals (1st half)1.35
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
65%Clean sheet before half-time55%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
55%No goal before half-time55%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul

After half-time (2nd half)

1.95Points per game (2nd half)1.9
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
1.25Goals scored (2nd half)1.1
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
0.6Goals conceded (2nd half)0.5
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
1.85Average goals (2nd half)1.6
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
55%Clean sheet after half-time55%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul
20%No goal after half-time30%
Tigres UANLCruz Azul

Tigres UANL - second-half results

55% W30% D15% L
30
Half-time points
16
Half-time goals
+8
Goal difference (1st half)
39
Second-half points
+13
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.50
PPG before half-time
Lead holding183%

Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

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

50% W40% D10% L
28
Half-time points
14
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
38
Second-half points
+12
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.40
PPG before half-time
Lead holding183%

Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.2

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Tigres UANL - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.002.00
Goals scored / game0.81.2
Goals allowed / game0.60.6
Average goals per game1.41.8
1 goal80%100%
2 goals40%80%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet40%60%
No goal60%20%
Goal difference+1+3
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4
Cruz Azul - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.60
Goals scored / game0.81.0
Goals allowed / game0.60.6
Average goals per game1.41.6
1 goal60%80%
2 goals40%80%
3 goals40%0%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference+1+2
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 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.

Tigres UANL
ScoredConceded
4
2
0-15
5
3
16-30
7
3
31-45
9
3
46-60
10
3
61-75
6
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Cruz Azul
ScoredConceded
5
4
0-15
3
3
16-30
6
6
31-45
5
3
46-60
6
2
61-75
11
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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

3.00
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.6 : 1.4
Estimated goal split
home : away
97%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
58%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-33%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
72%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
2%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 50 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Tigres UANL

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.62
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.43
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-8.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.19
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.24
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
113%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
78%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.40
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
15% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
15%

Cruz Azul

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.70
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.05
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.03
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.02
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
141%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
64%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.40
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
31% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
31%

* 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

Tigres UANLLigaCruz Azul
Average goals per game• 3.053.08▼ 2.95
Both teams scored▼ 50%58%▲ 65%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▼ 45%56%• 55%
Clean sheets▲ 45%23%▲ 30%
Goal before half-time▼ 55%74%▼ 55%
Goal after half-time▲ 90%80%• 80%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.08
Average goals per game
58%
Both teams scored
56%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
23%
Clean sheets
1.81
Home goals / game
1.28
Away goals / game
+41%
Home attack advantage
+29%
Home defensive advantage
+23%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
41%
2 goals
20%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
49%
2 goals
22%
3 goals
8%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Home team

Away team

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Tigres UANLGoalJuan Francisco BrunettaAssist: André-Pierre Gignac
  2. Tigres UANLSubstitutionOn: Juan José Sánchez PurataOff: Jesús Alberto Angulo Uriarte
  3. Tigres UANLSubstitutionOn: Jonathan Ozziel Herrera MoralesOff: André-Pierre Gignac
  4. Cruz AzulYellow cardCarlos Rodolfo Rotondi
  5. Cruz AzulSubstitutionOn: Luka Romero BezzanaOff: Ángel Jeremy Márquez Castañeda
  6. Tigres UANLSubstitutionOn: Juan Pablo Vigon ChamOff: Juan Francisco Brunetta
  7. Tigres UANLGoalJuan José Sánchez Purata

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Home managerGuido Hernán PizarroAway managerNicolás Ricardo Larcamón

Head-to-head

Record from Tigres UANL's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Cruz Azul. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

Cruz Azul FC
1 : 1
Tigres UANL
Tigres UANL
1 : 1
Cruz Azul FC

FAQ

What was the result of Tigres UANL vs Cruz Azul?

The Liga MX match finished Tigres UANL 1:1 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 Tigres UANL and Cruz Azul?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Tigres UANL won 0, Cruz Azul won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Tigres UANL vs Cruz Azul?

Tigres UANL score 2.05 goals per game on average and Cruz Azul 1.80. The Liga MX average is 3.08 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Tigres UANL's matches and 65% of Cruz Azul's.

What form are Tigres UANL and Cruz Azul in?

Over the last 5 games Tigres UANL have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Cruz Azul 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tigres UANL 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.