Mazatlán vs Cruz Azul: match statistics
Cruz Azul demonstrates significantly better form and quality compared to Mazatlán. The visitors have an impressive record of 19 wins to just 3 losses this season, while the hosts have won only 5 matches with 14 defeats. In away matches, Cruz Azul shows a 44% win rate and only a 13% loss rate, with a positive goal difference of +7. Mazatlán at home has a negative goal difference of -4, concedes an average of 1.93 goals per match, and has won only 29% of home games. Recent form also favors the visitors - Cruz Azul in the last 5 matches has averaged 2.2 points per game (3 wins, 2 draws), while Mazatlán has averaged only 1.4 points. An advantage in possession (52% vs 41%), higher shot accuracy (5.38 vs 3.79 on target per match), and better xG metrics (1.6 vs 1.22) further confirm Cruz Azul's clear superiority in this matchup.
Mazatlán vs Cruz Azul: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Mazatlán played Cruz Azul in Liga MX (Mexico). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Mazatlán: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Cruz Azul: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Mazatlán scores 1.18 and concedes 1.82 goals per match. Cruz Azul scores 1.84 and concedes 1.09. League average: 2.93 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Mazatlán 71%, Cruz Azul 66%. Over 2.5: Mazatlán 61%, Cruz Azul 56%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Cruz Azul has higher xG: 1.86 vs 1.13. Mazatlán: 9.9 shots per match, Cruz Azul: 17.3.
Match halves
Mazatlán: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.68. Cruz Azul: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 1.06.
Goals by minute
Mazatlán: 31-45+ (7 goals). Cruz Azul: 76-90+ (17 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga MX: 2.93 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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 demonstrates significantly better form and quality compared to Mazatlán. The visitors have an impressive record of 19 wins to just 3 losses this season, while the hosts have won only 5 matches with 14 defeats. In away matches, Cruz Azul shows a 44% win rate and only a 13% loss rate, with a positive goal difference of +7. Mazatlán at home has a negative goal difference of -4, concedes an average of 1.93 goals per match, and has won only 29% of home games. Recent form also favors the visitors - Cruz Azul in the last 5 matches has averaged 2.2 points per game (3 wins, 2 draws), while Mazatlán has averaged only 1.4 points. An advantage in possession (52% vs 41%), higher shot accuracy (5.38 vs 3.79 on target per match), and better xG metrics (1.6 vs 1.22) further confirm Cruz Azul's clear superiority in this matchup.
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
| Mazatlán | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Cruz Azul is 86% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Mazatlán · 2.6 pts / match - 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 56% better for: goals scored per match.
1.18 goals / match - Mazatlán · 1.84 goals / match - Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul is 67% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.82 goals / match - Mazatlán · 1.09 goals / match - Cruz Azul
Mazatlán scores in 75% of matches (21 of 28 matches), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 31% (10 of 32 matches).
Cruz Azul scores in 91% of matches (29 of 32 matches), while Mazatlán keeps a clean sheet in 7% (2 of 28 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 - Mazatlán
Over / Under - Cruz Azul
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.
Cruz Azul is 79% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.89 pts / match - Mazatlán · 1.59 pts / match - Cruz Azul
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mazatlán - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 18%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Cruz Azul - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 59%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +1 |
* 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 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Mazatlán
Cruz Azul
* 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
| Mazatlán | Liga | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.00 | 2.93 | • 2.94 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 57% | ▲ 66% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 57% | • 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 7% | 24% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 73% | ▼ 66% |
| 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
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
Previous meeting: Mazatlán 0 - 1 - 0 Cruz Azul. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Mazatlán vs Cruz Azul?
The Liga MX match finished Mazatlán 1:1 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 Mazatlán vs Cruz Azul?
Mazatlán score 1.18 goals per game on average and Cruz Azul 1.84. The Liga MX average is 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Mazatlán's matches and 66% of Cruz Azul's.
What form are Mazatlán and Cruz Azul in?
Over the last 5 games Mazatlán have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Cruz Azul 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mazatlán vs Cruz Azul?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Mazatlán vs Cruz Azul: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.