Tijuana vs Cruz Azul: match statistics
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Tijuana vs Cruz Azul: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Tijuana plays Cruz Azul in Liga MX (Mexico). The game is scheduled for August 17, 2026. Venue: Estadio Caliente.
Recent form
Tijuana has 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.33 points per game. Cruz Azul has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Tijuana scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 0.33. Cruz Azul scores 2.33 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 2.89 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Tijuana's games and 100% of Cruz Azul's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 100%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruz Azul has the higher season xG average, 2.26 to 1.06 per game. Tijuana takes 9.7 shots per game, while Cruz Azul takes 20.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Tijuana leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Cruz Azul leads at halftime in 0% and scores 2.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Tijuana's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For Cruz Azul, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 2.89 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 59% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
| Tijuana | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.27 |
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.
Tijuana is 17% better for: last-5 form.
2.33 pts / game - Tijuana · 2 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 75% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Tijuana · 2.33 goals / game - Cruz Azul
Tijuana is 506% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.33 goals / game - Tijuana · 2 goals / game - Cruz Azul
Tijuana scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).
Cruz Azul scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Tijuana keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 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 - Tijuana
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.
Tijuana is 149% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Tijuana · 0.67 pts / game - Cruz Azul
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tijuana - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cruz Azul - second-half results
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.67 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 67% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.67 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 3.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 67% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Tijuana
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
| Tijuana | Liga | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.67 | 2.89 | ▲ 4.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 59% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 59% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 67% | 22% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 70% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 89% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Tijuana's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Cruz Azul. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Tijuana and Cruz Azul play?
Tijuana face Cruz Azul on August 17, 2026 in Liga MX at Estadio Caliente. 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 Tijuana and Cruz Azul?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Tijuana won 1, Cruz Azul won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Tijuana vs Cruz Azul?
Tijuana score 1.33 goals per game on average and Cruz Azul 2.33. The Liga MX average is 2.89 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Tijuana's matches and 100% of Cruz Azul's.
What form are Tijuana and Cruz Azul in?
Over the last 5 games Tijuana have a 2-1-0 record (2.33 points per game) and Cruz Azul 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tijuana 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.