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

Result
1:2
04/04/2026 at 21:05 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Liga MX - Clausura - Round 13
  • Where to Watch on TV:
mexicoMexicoCanal 5, TUDN, VIX+, ViX Premium
south-americaSouth-americaViX Latin America
usaUsaCBS Sports Network, TUDN App, TUDN, Univision

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.981.05
Ball possession
63%37%
Total shots
2012
Shots on target
54
Big chances
22
Corner kicks
84
Passes
83% (373/449)75% (202/269)
Yellow cards
12
Red cards
02
Expected goals (xG)
0.981.05
xG on target (xGOT)
1.031.13
Total shots
2012
Shots on target
54
Shots off target
136
Blocked shots
22
Shots inside the box
85
Shots outside the box
127
Hit the woodwork
20
Big chances
22
Corner kicks
84
Touches in opposition box
2019
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
31
Free kicks
126
Passes
83% (373/449)75% (202/269)
Long passes
42% (18/43)47% (29/62)
Passes in final third
68% (90/132)69% (56/81)
Crosses
32% (8/25)22% (2/9)
Expected assists (xA)
0.891.09
Throw ins
1413
Fouls
612
Tackles
75% (15/20)59% (13/22)
Duels won
5042
Clearances
1632
Interceptions
410
Errors leading to shot
10
Errors leading to goal
10
Goalkeeper saves
24
xGOT faced
1.131.03
Goals prevented
-0.870.03

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 1)
  • 5', 0 - 1, Kenedy ,
  • 23', Piovi G. 🟨,
  • 32', Rodarte J. , Campos O. ,
  • 45+2', 1 - 1, Ebere C. ,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 1)
  • 58', 1 - 2, Kenedy , Idrissi O. (A),
  • 61', Romero L. , Fernandez G. ,
  • 69', Kenedy , Dominguez A. ,
  • 69', Rondon S. , Valencia E. ,
  • 69', Montiel E. , Rodriguez S. ,
  • 76', Idrissi O. , Quinones L. ,
  • 80', Ebere C. , Montano A. ,
  • 80', Marquez J. , Lira E. ,
  • 80', Rodriguez C. , Morales A. ,
  • 84', Rivera C. 🟥,
  • 87', Guzman V. , Pedraza P. ,
  • 90', Rodriguez S. 🟨,
  • 90', Pedraza P. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Cruz Azul
42.2%
Draw
26.6%
Pachuca
31.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
59.9% 21.8% 18.3%

Our Initial ML Estimation

60.5% 21.6% 18.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Cruz Azul has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-17.7%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Cruz Azul's form might have worsened.
  • Pachuca has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+12.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Pachuca's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Cruz Azul than the current prediction. (+18.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Cruz Azul, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Pachuca than the current prediction. (-13.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Pachuca, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Cruz Azul - Pachuca Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.22
    (1.58)
    3.52
    (4.35)
    3.05
    (5.16)
    6.2%
    (5.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Cruz Azul - Pachuca?
  • Users Predictions: 7 users predict this event. Cruz Azul will win (votes: 2 - 28.6%). Pachuca will win (votes: 5 - 71.4%).
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Cruz Azul (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • AH -0.25 - Pachuca (1.86) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 2 Selected Experts predict this event. Cruz Azul (votes: 1 - 50%). Pachuca (votes: 1 - 50%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga MX (Clausura ~ Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga MX (Clausura ~ Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cruz Azul won 3.
    • Cruz Azul is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • In recent matches, Pachuca has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • In this match, Cruz Azul is seen as the favorite.
    • There will not play in Cruz Azul: Orozco J. (Ankle Injury) Palavecino A. (Yellow Cards)
    • There will not play in Pachuca: Micolta A. (Knee Injury) Mozo A. (Injury)
    • There are questionable in Cruz Azul: Rotondi C. (Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cruz Azul won 10 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 29:22. (average 1.5:1.1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Cruz Azul won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 18:7. (average 2:0.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Cruz Azul - Pachuca were as follows:
    13.09.2025 Pachuca - Cruz Azul 0:1
    08.02.2025 Cruz Azul - Pachuca 2:1
    28.09.2024 Pachuca - Cruz Azul 2:4
    13.01.2024 Cruz Azul - Pachuca 0:1
    23.08.2023 Pachuca - Cruz Azul 1:0
    Latest results of Cruz Azul
    20.03.2026 Mazatlan - Cruz Azul 1:1
    17.03.2026 Cruz Azul - Monterrey 1:1
    14.03.2026 UNAM - Cruz Azul 2:2
    10.03.2026 Monterrey - Cruz Azul 2:3
    Latest results of Pachuca
    22.03.2026 Pachuca - Toluca 1:1
    07.03.2026 Pachuca - Puebla 2:1
    03.03.2026 Pachuca - Necaxa 2:1
    27.02.2026 Mazatlan - Pachuca 1:0
    Mexican Liga MX Table
    Clausura
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1UNAM Pumas17106134:171736
    2Guadalajara Chivas17113333:171636
    3Cruz Azul1796231:181333
    4Pachuca1794425:19631
    5Toluca1786328:161230
    6Atlas1775516:18-226
    7Tigres UANL1774628:181025
    8Club America1774620:17325
    9Club Tijuana1758419:17223
    10Club Leon1771922:32-1022
    11Queretaro1748517:21-420
    12Juarez1754826:32-619
    13Monterrey1753922:24-218
    14Atl. San Luis1753924:27-318
    15Necaxa1753919:25-618
    16Mazatlan FC17431022:37-1515
    17Puebla17341013:26-1313
    18Santos Laguna17331120:38-1812

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