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 High ROI users:
    • 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%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Cruz Azul will win (5 of 5 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 6 high ROI users 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
    1Cruz Azul971117:9822
    2Toluca963014:41021
    3Guadalajara Chivas860212:8418
    4Pachuca952211:7417
    5UNAM Pumas944117:10716
    6Tigres UANL841315:9613
    7Atlas841310:12-213
    8Club America83238:7111
    9Atl. San Luis931516:15110
    10Monterrey831410:9110
    11Club Leon83149:11-210
    12Club Tijuana81617:709
    13Necaxa930611:15-49
    14Puebla82245:10-58
    15Juarez721411:13-27
    16Mazatlan FC92169:18-97
    17Queretaro71337:10-36
    18Santos Laguna902710:25-152

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