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

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:
mexicoMexicoAmazon Prime Video, Claro Sports
south-americaSouth-americaViX Latin America
venezuelaVenezuelaInter
worldWorldPluto TV

Match Stats

Expected Goals (xG)
0.910.98
Ball Possession
40%60%
Total shots
1810
Shots on target
45
Big Chances
12
Corner Kicks
23
Passes
70% (205/292)80% (357/449)
Yellow Cards
02
Expected Goals (xG)
0.910.98
xG on target (xGOT)
0.961.14
Total shots
1810
Shots on target
45
Shots off target
105
Blocked Shots
40
Shots inside the Box
96
Shots outside the Box
94
Hit the Woodwork
00
Big Chances
12
Corner Kicks
23
Touches in opposition box
1614
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
12
Free Kicks
914
Passes
70% (205/292)80% (357/449)
Long passes
39% (22/56)50% (29/58)
Passes in final third
60% (55/92)59% (62/105)
Crosses
27% (3/11)36% (4/11)
Expected assists (xA)
0.320.58
Throw-ins
2725
Fouls
149
Tackles
63% (12/19)86% (18/21)
Duels won
4652
Clearances
1334
Interceptions
1715
Errors leading to shot
02
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper Saves
33
xGOT faced
1.140.96
Goals prevented
-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),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Necaxa
25.7%
Draw
24.7%
Cruz Azul
49.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
26.6% 24.5% 48.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

26.5% 24.4% 49.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Necaxa has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.9%)
  • Cruz Azul has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.6%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Necaxa than the current prediction. (+0.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Cruz Azul than the current prediction. (-0.4%)
  • Necaxa - Cruz Azul Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    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?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • AH +0.75 - Cruz Azul (2.22) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • BTTS - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Cruz Azul will win (9 of 9 users predict this - 100%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 100%100%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Cruz Azul will win (5 of 5 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 6 Selected Experts predict this event. Cruz Azul (votes: 6 - 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).
    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 - 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 Necaxa
    17.10.2025 Tigres UANL - Necaxa 5:3
    03.10.2025 Necaxa - Pachuca 0:1
    27.09.2025 Atlas - Necaxa 3:2
    19.09.2025 Necaxa - Puebla 1:0
    Latest results of Cruz Azul
    18.10.2025 Cruz Azul - Club América 2:1
    04.10.2025 Tigres UANL - Cruz Azul 1:1
    28.09.2025 Tijuana - Cruz Azul 2:0
    24.09.2025 Cruz Azul - Querétaro 2:2
    19.09.2025 Cruz Azul - Juárez 3:2
    Mexican Liga MX Table
    Clausura
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Guadalajara Chivas ✔ 13101227:131431
    2Cruz Azul1383224:141027
    3Toluca1375119:81126
    4Pachuca1374217:11625
    5UNAM Pumas1366123:14924
    6Club Leon1461716:24-819
    7Club America1353514:12218
    8Club Tijuana1446415:15018
    9Atlas1353514:18-418
    10Tigres UANL1352618:15317
    11Necaxa1351716:17-116
    12Juarez1444621:24-316
    13Monterrey1342719:17214
    14Atl. San Luis1342720:22-214
    15Puebla1434711:17-613
    16Queretaro1326510:17-712
    17Mazatlan FC1332815:25-1011
    18Santos Laguna1323815:31-169

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