Result
1:1
21/10/2025 at 21:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
- Liga MX - Apertura - Round 14
- Referee: Arce V. (Mex)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Mexico | Amazon Prime Video, Claro Sports |
 South-america | ViX Latin America |
 Venezuela | Inter |
 World | Pluto TV |
Match Stats
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| Expected Goals (xG) |
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| 0.91 | 0.98 |
| Ball Possession |
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| 40% | 60% |
| Total shots |
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| 18 | 10 |
| Shots on target |
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| 4 | 5 |
| Big Chances |
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| 1 | 2 |
| Corner Kicks |
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| 2 | 3 |
| Passes |
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| 70% (205/292) | 80% (357/449) |
| Yellow Cards |
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| 0 | 2 |
| Expected Goals (xG) |
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| 0.91 | 0.98 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 0.96 | 1.14 |
| Total shots |
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| 18 | 10 |
| Shots on target |
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| 4 | 5 |
| Shots off target |
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| 10 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots |
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| 4 | 0 |
| Shots inside the Box |
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| 9 | 6 |
| Shots outside the Box |
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| 9 | 4 |
| Hit the Woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Big Chances |
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| 1 | 2 |
| Corner Kicks |
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| 2 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 16 | 14 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 1 | 2 |
| Free Kicks |
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| 9 | 14 |
| Passes |
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| 70% (205/292) | 80% (357/449) |
| Long passes |
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| 39% (22/56) | 50% (29/58) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 60% (55/92) | 59% (62/105) |
| Crosses |
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| 27% (3/11) | 36% (4/11) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.32 | 0.58 |
| Throw-ins |
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| 27 | 25 |
| Fouls |
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| 14 | 9 |
| Tackles |
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| 63% (12/19) | 86% (18/21) |
| Duels won |
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| 46 | 52 |
| Clearances |
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| 13 | 34 |
| Interceptions |
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| 17 | 15 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 2 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 3 | 3 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 1.14 | 0.96 |
| Goals prevented |
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| -0.86 | -0.04 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (0 - 0)
- 33', Piovi G. ↓, Orozco J. ↑,
- 2nd Half (1 - 1)
- 54', Badaloni T. ↓, Monreal R. ↑,
- 59', Marquez J. 🟨,
- 61', Romero L. ↓, Rodriguez C. ↑,
- 61', Faravelli L. ↓, Rotondi C. ↑,
- 61', Campos O. ↓, Rivero I. ↑,
- 65', 0 - 1, Morales A. ⚽, Rotondi C. (A),
- 68', Pena A. ↓, Perez P. ↑,
- 79', Ditta W. 🟨,
- 80', Sepulveda A. ↓, Fernandez G. ↑,
- 83', Lara E. ↓, Rojas J. ↑,
- 87', 1 - 1, Palavecino A. ⚽, Rosero K. (A),
Chances of winning
Necaxa
25.7% | Draw
24.7% | Cruz Azul
49.5% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Necaxa - Cruz Azul Odds
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X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
3.65 ↑
(3.45) |
3.78 ↑
(3.75) |
1.94 ↑
(1.88) |
5.4%
(8.8%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
What is the prediction for Necaxa - Cruz Azul?
High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Cruz Azul (votes: 2 - 100%).
Users Predictions:
Cruz Azul will win
(9 of 9 users predict this - 100%).
Confidence interval (95%): 100% – 100%. The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:2.
Preview Facts
- Let's watch a game between a leader and an outsider (ranked 17 and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga MX (Apertura ~ Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Necaxa won 2.
- Necaxa is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
- Cruz Azul has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
- Cruz Azul may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- Cruz Azul will hold a modest advantage in this match.
- There will not play in Necaxa: Jacob T.
(Muscle Injury)
- There will not play in Cruz Azul: Montano A.
(Knee Injury)
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Necaxa won 5 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 15:29. (average 0.8:1.5).
- Including home matches between the teams, Necaxa won 2 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 7:11. (average 0.8:1.2).
How many head-to-head matches has Necaxa won against Cruz Azul?
Necaxa has won 2 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Cruz Azul won against Necaxa?
Cruz Azul has won 3 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Necaxa - Cruz Azul were as follows:
28.01.2025
Necaxa
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Cruz Azul
1:3
05.10.2024
Cruz Azul
-
Necaxa
3:0
16.03.2024
Cruz Azul
-
Necaxa
1:2
04.10.2023
Necaxa
-
Cruz Azul
1:3
21.01.2023
Necaxa
-
Cruz Azul
1:0
Latest results of Cruz Azul
Mexican Liga MX Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Toluca ✔ | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 41:18 | 23 | 33 |
| 2 | Tigres UANL ✔ | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 31:14 | 17 | 32 |
| 3 | Cruz Azul ✔ | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 27:17 | 10 | 32 |
| 4 | Club America ✔ | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 31:16 | 15 | 31 |
| 5 | Monterrey ✔ | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 30:24 | 6 | 30 |
| 6 | Guadalajara Chivas | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 24:20 | 4 | 23 |
| 7 | Pachuca | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 21:19 | 2 | 22 |
| 8 | Club Tijuana | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 26:19 | 7 | 21 |
| 9 | Juarez | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 24:25 | -1 | 20 |
| 10 | Santos Laguna | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 20:24 | -4 | 17 |
| 11 | Atl. San Luis | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 23:24 | -1 | 16 |
| 12 | Atlas | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 24:33 | -9 | 16 |
| 13 | UNAM Pumas | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 17:22 | -5 | 15 |
| 14 | Queretaro | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 16:28 | -12 | 14 |
| 15 | Mazatlan FC | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 19:27 | -8 | 13 |
| 16 | Necaxa | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 19:30 | -11 | 13 |
| 17 | Club Leon | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13:27 | -14 | 13 |
| 18 | Puebla | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 19:38 | -19 | 9 |
Promotion ~ Liga MX (Apertura ~ Play Offs: Quarter~finals)
Promotion ~ Liga MX (Apertura ~ Play In: )
Clinched Spots for Teams
Toluca is Qualified for Liga MX (Apertura ~ Play Offs Quarter~finals)
Tigres UANL is Qualified for Liga MX (Apertura ~ Play Offs Quarter~finals)
Cruz Azul is Qualified for Liga MX (Apertura ~ Play Offs Quarter~finals)
Club America is Qualified for Liga MX (Apertura ~ Play Offs Quarter~finals)
Monterrey is Qualified for Liga MX (Apertura ~ Play Offs Quarter~finals)
