Mazatlan vs Cruz Azul – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:1
20/03/2026 at 23:06 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Liga MX - Clausura - Round 12
  • Where to Watch on TV:
mexicoMexicoAzteca 7, Azteca Deportes, FOX One, FOX Sports, Tubi TV
south-americaSouth-americaViX Latin America
usaUsaTUDN App, TUDN

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.641.29
Ball possession
35%65%
Total shots
1122
Shots on target
36
Big chances
31
Corner kicks
39
Passes
75% (226/301)84% (462/548)
Yellow cards
22
Expected goals (xG)
1.641.29
xG on target (xGOT)
1.691.53
Total shots
1122
Shots on target
36
Shots off target
69
Blocked shots
27
Shots inside the box
99
Shots outside the box
213
Hit the woodwork
10
Headed goals
10
Big chances
31
Corner kicks
39
Touches in opposition box
1830
Accurate through passes
01
Offsides
24
Free kicks
1012
Passes
75% (226/301)84% (462/548)
Long passes
45% (25/56)53% (17/32)
Passes in final third
44% (29/66)73% (126/172)
Crosses
25% (3/12)6% (2/33)
Expected assists (xA)
0.311.34
Throw ins
1328
Fouls
1210
Tackles
67% (14/21)59% (10/17)
Duels won
5661
Clearances
3814
Interceptions
176
Errors leading to shot
10
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
52
xGOT faced
1.531.69
Goals prevented
0.530.69

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 48', 1 - 0, Ovalle J. ,
  • 51', Montano A. , Paradela J. ,
  • 59', Paradela J. 🟨,
  • 61', Marquez J. , Ibanez N. ,
  • 62', Rodarte J. , Ebere C. ,
  • 68', Rubio B. 🟨,
  • 70', Palavecino A. 🟨,
  • 75', Santos S. 🟨,
  • 76', Dudu , Arce B. ,
  • 76', Ovalle J. , Lainez M. ,
  • 82', Rubio B. , Fabio Gomes ,
  • 82', Zaleta M. , Lopez G. ,
  • 82', Merolla L. , Leyva A. ,
  • 87', 1 - 1, Fernandez G. , Paradela J. (A),
  • 89', Campos O. , Morales A. ,

Chances of winning


Mazatlan
19.3%
Draw
21.8%
Cruz Azul
58.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
14.2% 20.9% 64.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

13.8% 20.4% 66.6%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Mazatlan has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.1%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Mazatlan's performance.
  • Cruz Azul has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Cruz Azul might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Mazatlan than the current prediction. (-5.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Mazatlan that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Cruz Azul than the current prediction. (+7.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Cruz Azul could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Mazatlan - Cruz Azul Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    4.77
    (6.5)
    4.28
    (4.4)
    1.6
    (1.42)
    6.9%
    (8.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 3.00
    What is the prediction for Mazatlan - Cruz Azul?
  • Users Predictions: 5 users predict this event. Cruz Azul will win (votes: 5 - 100%).
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Cruz Azul (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • Let's watch a game between a leader and an outsider (ranked 15 and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga MX (Clausura ~ Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Mazatlan won 2.
    • Mazatlan has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Cruz Azul is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Mazatlan may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, Cruz Azul is seen as the favorite.
    • There will not play in Cruz Azul: Ditta W. (Yellow Cards) Orozco J. (Ankle Injury)
    • There are questionable in Mazatlan: Diaz J. (Injury) Moreno Villegas O. F. (Injury) Sierra J. (Injury)
    • There are questionable in Cruz Azul: Rotondi C. (Injury)
    • In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Mazatlan won 4 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 17:17. (average 1.3:1.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Mazatlan won 2 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 11:9. (average 1.8:1.5).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Mazatlan - Cruz Azul were as follows:
    12.07.2025 Cruz Azul - Mazatlan 0:0
    06.07.2025 Mazatlan - Cruz Azul 2:1
    28.02.2025 Mazatlan - Cruz Azul 1:1
    13.08.2024 Cruz Azul - Mazatlan 2:3
    06.07.2024 Cruz Azul - Mazatlan 1:0
    Latest results of Mazatlan
    15.03.2026 Club América - Mazatlan 2:0
    06.03.2026 Mazatlan - Club León 4:2
    27.02.2026 Mazatlan - Pachuca 1:0
    22.02.2026 Tijuana - Mazatlan 1:1
    Latest results of Cruz Azul
    17.03.2026 Cruz Azul - Monterrey 1:1
    14.03.2026 UNAM - Cruz Azul 2:2
    10.03.2026 Monterrey - Cruz Azul 2:3
    03.03.2026 Santos Laguna - Cruz Azul 1:2
    Mexican Liga MX Table
    Clausura
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Guadalajara Chivas ✔ 14101328:171131
    2Cruz Azul1484225:151028
    3Pachuca1484221:13828
    4UNAM Pumas1476126:151127
    5Toluca1476120:91127
    6Tigres UANL1462622:16620
    7Club America1454515:13219
    8Atlas1454514:18-419
    9Club Leon1461716:24-819
    10Club Tijuana1446415:15018
    11Juarez1444621:24-316
    12Necaxa1451817:20-316
    13Monterrey1443719:17215
    14Atl. San Luis1443721:23-215
    15Queretaro1436513:18-515
    16Puebla1434711:17-613
    17Mazatlan FC1432916:28-1211
    18Santos Laguna1423917:35-189

          Promotion ~ Liga MX (Clausura ~ Play Offs: Quarter~finals)

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Guadalajara Chivas is Qualified for Liga MX (Clausura ~ Play Offs Quarter~finals)