Santos Laguna vs Cruz Azul – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:2
03/03/2026 at 20:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Liga MX - Clausura - Round 9
  • Referee: Lopez I. (Mex)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
mexicoMexicoCanal 5, Disney+, TUDN, VIX+, ViX Premium
south-americaSouth-americaViX Latin America
usaUsaTUDN App, TUDN

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.491.38
Ball possession
47%53%
Total shots
716
Shots on target
27
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
24
Passes
74% (234/317)75% (271/362)
Yellow cards
32
Expected goals (xG)
0.491.38
xG on target (xGOT)
0.440.73
Total shots
716
Shots on target
27
Shots off target
16
Blocked shots
43
Shots inside the box
39
Shots outside the box
37
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
24
Touches in opposition box
1029
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
10
Free kicks
1715
Passes
74% (234/317)75% (271/362)
Long passes
43% (20/47)39% (22/56)
Passes in final third
56% (52/93)66% (100/152)
Crosses
17% (2/12)27% (3/11)
Expected assists (xA)
0.371.29
Throw ins
2528
Fouls
1517
Tackles
55% (11/20)70% (14/20)
Duels won
5559
Clearances
2726
Interceptions
114
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
51
xGOT faced
0.730.44
Goals prevented
-1.27-0.56

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 1)
  • 14', Gomez L. 🟨,
  • 15', 0 - 1, Marquez J. ,
  • 28', Guemez J. 🟨,
  • 28', Ibanez N. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 54', 1 - 1, Bullaude E. , Dajome C. (A),
  • 56', Ibanez N. , Fernandez G. ,
  • 57', Morales A. , Campos O. ,
  • 66', Dajome C. , Medina D. ,
  • 66', Gomez L. , Echilvestre J. C. ,
  • 72', Villalba F. , Vuoso L. ,
  • 78', 1 - 2, Paradela J. , Rotondi C. (A),
  • 80', Marquez J. , Montano A. ,
  • 80', Ortega H. 🟨,
  • 84', Paradela J. , Rodarte J. ,
  • 84', Rotondi C. , Romero L. ,
  • 84', Amione B. , Orona E. ,
  • 85', Lopez A. , Jimenez T. ,
  • 89', Palavecino A. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Santos Laguna
14.3%
Draw
19.8%
Cruz Azul
65.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
16.1% 22.9% 61.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

15.8% 22.5% 62.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Santos Laguna has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.8%)
  • Cruz Azul has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Santos Laguna than the current prediction. (+1.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Cruz Azul than the current prediction. (-3.5%)
  • Santos Laguna - Cruz Azul Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    6.53
    (5.63)
    4.75
    (3.95)
    1.42
    (1.48)
    6.8%
    (10.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 3.00
    What is the prediction for Santos Laguna - Cruz Azul?
  • Users Predictions: 7 users predict this event. Cruz Azul will win (votes: 7 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH +1 - Cruz Azul (1.65) (votes: 4 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Cruz Azul will win (4 of 4 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 8 high ROI users predict this event. Cruz Azul (votes: 8 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 0:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 18 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga MX (Clausura ~ Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Santos Laguna won 1.
    • Santos Laguna has suffered several defeats recently (last 5 games: 0 wins).
    • Cruz Azul is in great form and has won several matches in a row (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Cruz Azul may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Santos Laguna has had a series of away games.
    • In this match, Cruz Azul is seen as the favorite.
    • There will not play in Santos Laguna: Di Yorio L. (Red Card) Gruezo C. (Red Card) Lozano C. (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in Cruz Azul: Mier K. (Injury) Orozco J. (Ankle Injury)
    • There are questionable in Santos Laguna: Sordo R. (Thigh Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Santos Laguna won 7 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 28:28. (average 1.4:1.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Santos Laguna won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 16:8. (average 1.6:0.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Santos Laguna - Cruz Azul were as follows:
    16.08.2025 Cruz Azul - Santos Laguna 3:2
    19.02.2025 Santos Laguna - Cruz Azul 0:1
    02.11.2024 Cruz Azul - Santos Laguna 2:0
    09.03.2024 Santos Laguna - Cruz Azul 3:0
    20.08.2023 Cruz Azul - Santos Laguna 2:2
    Latest results of Santos Laguna
    27.02.2026 Querétaro - Santos Laguna 2:2
    21.02.2026 Club León - Santos Laguna 2:1
    15.02.2026 Santos Laguna - Mazatlan 1:2
    30.01.2026 UNAM - Santos Laguna 4:0
    Latest results of Cruz Azul
    28.02.2026 Monterrey - Cruz Azul 0:2
    15.02.2026 Cruz Azul - Tigres UANL 2:1
    12.02.2026 Cruz Azul - Vancouver FC 5:0
    07.02.2026 Toluca - Cruz Azul 1:1
    Mexican Liga MX Table
    Clausura
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Guadalajara Chivas ✔ 13101227:131431
    2Cruz Azul1383224:141027
    3Toluca1375119:81126
    4Pachuca1374217:11625
    5UNAM Pumas1366123:14924
    6Club America1353514:12218
    7Atlas1353514:18-418
    8Tigres UANL1352618:15317
    9Necaxa1351716:17-116
    10Juarez1344520:22-216
    11Club Leon1351715:24-916
    12Club Tijuana1336413:14-115
    13Monterrey1342719:17214
    14Atl. San Luis1342720:22-214
    15Puebla1334611:16-513
    16Queretaro1326510:17-712
    17Mazatlan FC1332815:25-1011
    18Santos Laguna1323815:31-169

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    Clinched Spots for Teams
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