Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul: match statistics
Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Pumas UNAM played Cruz Azul in Liga MX (Mexico). The match was played on 12 October 2026. Venue: Estadio Olímpico de Universitario. Final score: 3:3.
Current form
Pumas UNAM: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Cruz Azul: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Pumas UNAM scores 1.40 and concedes 1.60 goals per match. Cruz Azul scores 1.90 and concedes 1.80. League average: 2.94 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Pumas UNAM 60%, Cruz Azul 70%. Over 2.5: Pumas UNAM 60%, Cruz Azul 70%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Cruz Azul has higher xG: 2.11 vs 1.42. Pumas UNAM: 12.9 shots per match, Cruz Azul: 19.2.
Match halves
Pumas UNAM: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.90. Cruz Azul: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 1.10.
Goals by minute
Pumas UNAM: 76-90+ (4 goals). Cruz Azul: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga MX: 2.94 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 1-2-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 75%.
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 hold the attacking edge: away from home, they average 1.75 goals from an xG of 1.98, while Pumas average 1.2 goals and an xG of 1.66 at home. The visitors also average 7 shots on target per match compared with 4.4 for the hosts, improving their chances of exploiting Pumas’ defensive weaknesses. Pumas have conceded 10 goals in their last 5 matches and won just one, while Cruz Azul scored 8 goals and recorded 2 wins over the same period. However, an away win is far from certain: Cruz Azul have lost half of their away matches and have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of them, giving Pumas a genuine chance to score.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
This season, both teams have often been involved in matches with goals at both ends: Pumas in 67% and Cruz Azul in 75% of their games, compared with 57% across the league. Pumas average 2.0 goals at home, while Cruz Azul average 1.75 away; they also concede 2.0 and 1.5 goals respectively, which favors both teams finding the net. Their attacking potential is reflected in xG figures of 2.20 for the hosts and 1.98 for the visitors, alongside averages of 7.67 and 7.0 shots on target. Over their last five matches, Pumas conceded an average of 2.0 goals and Cruz Azul 1.8, although the share of games featuring goals from both teams fell to 60% and 40% during that period. This weaker recent run lowers confidence in the prediction, but their season-long scoring records and the vulnerability of both defenses support a BTTS - Yes pick.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals: this line was cleared in 83% of Pumas matches and 75% of Cruz Azul matches. Pumas score and concede an average of 2.0 goals, while Cruz Azul score 1.75 and concede 1.5 per match, pointing to goals at both ends. Their attacking potential is also reflected in the xG figures: 2.20 for the hosts and 1.98 for the visitors, alongside 7.67 and 7.0 shots on target per match, respectively. Over their last five matches, Pumas conceded an average of 2.0 goals and Cruz Azul 1.8, although lower finishing efficiency over that period calls for caution with higher goal lines. Therefore, with a forecast of 3.45 goals, Over 1.5 offers a clearer edge than Over 2.5, particularly as Over 3.5 has landed in 50% of each team's matches so far.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Cruz Azul have been in better form over their last five matches, averaging 1.6 goals compared with Pumas’ 1.2 and recording two wins to the hosts’ one. The case for the visitors to lead at the break is supported by their average of 1.0 first-half goals over this period, compared with Pumas’ 0.4; Cruz Azul were ahead after 45 minutes in two of their five matches, while Pumas were trailing in two of five. Holding that advantage is a realistic prospect: across the season, the visitors average 1.25 goals after half-time, while the hosts concede 1.33 in that phase of the match. However, this is not a clear-cut favourite: Pumas have the higher average xG, 2.20 compared with 1.98, so scenarios involving a Pumas win or a draw at half-time remain relevant. Even so, Cruz Azul’s stronger recent starts and Pumas’ vulnerability to goals after the break make the visitors leading at half-time and winning at full-time the single most likely HT/FT outcome.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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
| Pumas UNAM | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.26 |
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 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Pumas UNAM · 2 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 36% better for: goals scored per match.
1.4 goals / match - Pumas UNAM · 1.9 goals / match - Cruz Azul
Pumas UNAM is 13% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.6 goals / match - Pumas UNAM · 1.8 goals / match - Cruz Azul
Pumas UNAM scores in 60% of matches (6 of 10 matches), while Cruz Azul keeps a clean sheet in 10% (1 of 10 matches).
Cruz Azul scores in 80% of matches (8 of 10 matches), while Pumas UNAM keeps a clean sheet in 10% (1 of 10 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 - Pumas UNAM
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 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Pumas UNAM · 1.3 pts / match - Cruz Azul
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pumas UNAM - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Cruz Azul - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -2 |
* 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Pumas UNAM
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
| Pumas UNAM | Liga | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.00 | 2.94 | ▲ 3.70 |
| Both teams scored | • 60% | 60% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 52% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 22% | ▼ 10% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 69% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 84% | ▼ 80% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Pumas UNAM 1 - 2 - 1 Cruz Azul. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 75% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul?
The Liga MX match finished Pumas UNAM 3:3 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 Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Pumas UNAM won 1, Cruz Azul won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul?
Pumas UNAM score 1.40 goals per game on average and Cruz Azul 1.90. The Liga MX average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Pumas UNAM's matches and 70% of Cruz Azul's.
What form are Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul in?
Over the last 5 games Pumas UNAM have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Cruz Azul 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.