Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara: match statistics
Cruz Azul displays impressive home form with a 71% win rate and just 7% losses at their own stadium, scoring an average of 2 goals per game with a high possession rate (59%). The hosts have a better home goal difference (+13) and a higher average xG (2.14 vs 1.55), indicating an advantage in chance creation. While Guadalajara is in excellent overall form (5 consecutive wins), they perform significantly worse on the road – winning only 58% of matches, often failing to score (25% FTS%), and averaging just 1.5 goals. Cruz Azul is undefeated in their last five home matches, which further strengthens their case. Considering all statistics, the hosts are the favorites in this encounter, though Guadalajara's good run means an upset or draw cannot be ruled out.
Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Cruz Azul played Guadalajara in Liga MX (Mexico). The match was played on 22 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Cruz Azul: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Guadalajara: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cruz Azul scores 1.78 and concedes 1.15 goals per match. Guadalajara scores 1.68 and concedes 1.16. League average: 2.94 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cruz Azul 67%, Guadalajara 52%. Over 2.5: Cruz Azul 52%, Guadalajara 56%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Cruz Azul has higher xG: 1.86 vs 1.54. Cruz Azul: 17.3 shots per match, Guadalajara: 14.7.
Match halves
Cruz Azul: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 1.07. Guadalajara: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 0.68.
Goals by minute
Cruz Azul: 76-90+ (15 goals). Guadalajara: 31-45+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga MX: 2.94 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 2-1-0. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 67%.
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 displays impressive home form with a 71% win rate and just 7% losses at their own stadium, scoring an average of 2 goals per game with a high possession rate (59%). The hosts have a better home goal difference (+13) and a higher average xG (2.14 vs 1.55), indicating an advantage in chance creation. While Guadalajara is in excellent overall form (5 consecutive wins), they perform significantly worse on the road – winning only 58% of matches, often failing to score (25% FTS%), and averaging just 1.5 goals. Cruz Azul is undefeated in their last five home matches, which further strengthens their case. Considering all statistics, the hosts are the favorites in this encounter, though Guadalajara's good run means an upset or draw cannot be ruled out.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Cruz Azul | Guadalajara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.37 |
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.
Guadalajara is 15% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Cruz Azul · 3 pts / match - Guadalajara
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 6% better for: goals scored per match.
1.78 goals / match - Cruz Azul · 1.68 goals / match - Guadalajara
Cruz Azul scores in 89% of matches (24 of 27 matches), while Guadalajara keeps a clean sheet in 32% (8 of 25 matches).
Guadalajara scores in 76% of matches (19 of 25 matches), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 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 - Cruz Azul
Over / Under - Guadalajara
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.
Guadalajara is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / match - Cruz Azul · 1.72 pts / match - Guadalajara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cruz Azul - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Guadalajara - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cruz Azul
Guadalajara
* 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
| Cruz Azul | Liga | Guadalajara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.93 | 2.94 | ▼ 2.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 57% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 55% | • 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 25% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 73% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 76% | ▼ 64% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Cruz Azul 2 - 1 - 0 Guadalajara. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara?
The Liga MX match finished Cruz Azul 2:1 Guadalajara. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruz Azul and Guadalajara?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Cruz Azul won 2, Guadalajara won 0 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 Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara?
Cruz Azul score 1.78 goals per game on average and Guadalajara 1.68. The Liga MX average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Cruz Azul's matches and 52% of Guadalajara's.
What form are Cruz Azul and Guadalajara in?
Over the last 5 games Cruz Azul have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Guadalajara 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.