Result
1:2
03/03/2026 at 20:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Liga MX - Clausura - Round 9
- Referee: Lopez I. (Mex)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Mexico | Canal 5, Disney+, TUDN, VIX+, ViX Premium |
 South-america | ViX Latin America |
 Usa | TUDN App, TUDN |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.49 | 1.38 |
| Ball possession |
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| 47% | 53% |
| Total shots |
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| 7 | 16 |
| Shots on target |
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| 2 | 7 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 2 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 2 | 4 |
| Passes |
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| 74% (234/317) | 75% (271/362) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 3 | 2 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.49 | 1.38 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 0.44 | 0.73 |
| Total shots |
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| 7 | 16 |
| Shots on target |
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| 2 | 7 |
| Shots off target |
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| 1 | 6 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 4 | 3 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 3 | 9 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 3 | 7 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 2 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 2 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 10 | 29 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Free kicks |
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| 17 | 15 |
| Passes |
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| 74% (234/317) | 75% (271/362) |
| Long passes |
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| 43% (20/47) | 39% (22/56) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 56% (52/93) | 66% (100/152) |
| Crosses |
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| 17% (2/12) | 27% (3/11) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.37 | 1.29 |
| Throw ins |
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| 25 | 28 |
| Fouls |
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| 15 | 17 |
| Tackles |
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| 55% (11/20) | 70% (14/20) |
| Duels won |
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| 55 | 59 |
| Clearances |
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| 27 | 26 |
| Interceptions |
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| 11 | 4 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 5 | 1 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 0.73 | 0.44 |
| Goals prevented |
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| -1.27 | -0.56 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (0 - 1)
- 14', Gomez L. 🟨,
- 15', 0 - 1, Marquez J. ⚽,
- 28', Guemez J. 🟨,
- 28', Ibanez N. 🟨,
- 2nd Half (1 - 1)
- 54', 1 - 1, Bullaude E. ⚽, Dajome C. (A),
- 56', Ibanez N. ↓, Fernandez G. ↑,
- 57', Morales A. ↓, Campos O. ↑,
- 66', Dajome C. ↓, Medina D. ↑,
- 66', Gomez L. ↓, Echilvestre J. C. ↑,
- 72', Villalba F. ↓, Vuoso L. ↑,
- 78', 1 - 2, Paradela J. ⚽, Rotondi C. (A),
- 80', Marquez J. ↓, Montano A. ↑,
- 80', Ortega H. 🟨,
- 84', Paradela J. ↓, Rodarte J. ↑,
- 84', Rotondi C. ↓, Romero L. ↑,
- 84', Amione B. ↓, Orona E. ↑,
- 85', Lopez A. ↓, Jimenez T. ↑,
- 89', Palavecino A. 🟨,
Chances of winning
Santos Laguna
14.3% | Draw
19.8% | Cruz Azul
65.8% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Santos Laguna has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.8%)Cruz Azul has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.7%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Santos Laguna than the current prediction. (+1.5%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Cruz Azul than the current prediction. (-3.5%)
Santos Laguna - Cruz Azul Odds
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X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
6.53 ↑
(5.63) |
4.75 ↑
(3.95) |
1.42 ↓
(1.48) |
6.8%
(10.7%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 3.00
What is the prediction for Santos Laguna - Cruz Azul?
Users Predictions:
7 users predict this event. Cruz Azul will win (votes: 7 - 100%). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- AH +1 - Cruz Azul (1.65) (votes: 4 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Cruz Azul will win (4 of 4 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 8 Selected Experts predict this event. Cruz Azul (votes: 8 - 100%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 0:2.
Preview Facts
- An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 18 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga MX (Clausura ~ Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Santos Laguna won 1.
- Santos Laguna has suffered several defeats recently (last 5 games: 0 wins).
- Cruz Azul is in great form and has won several matches in a row (last 5 games: 4 wins).
- Cruz Azul may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- Recently, Santos Laguna has had a series of away games.
- In this match, Cruz Azul is seen as the favorite.
- There will not play in Santos Laguna: Di Yorio L.
(Red Card)
Gruezo C.
(Red Card)
Lozano C.
(Knee Injury)
- There will not play in Cruz Azul: Mier K.
(Injury)
Orozco J.
(Ankle Injury)
- There are questionable in Santos Laguna: Sordo R.
(Thigh Injury)
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Santos Laguna won 7 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 28:28. (average 1.4:1.4).
- Including home matches between the teams, Santos Laguna won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 16:8. (average 1.6:0.8).
How many head-to-head matches has Santos Laguna won against Cruz Azul?
Santos Laguna has won 1 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Cruz Azul won against Santos Laguna?
Cruz Azul has won 3 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Santos Laguna - Cruz Azul were as follows:
16.08.2025
Cruz Azul
-
Santos Laguna
3:2
19.02.2025
Santos Laguna
-
Cruz Azul
0:1
02.11.2024
Cruz Azul
-
Santos Laguna
2:0
09.03.2024
Santos Laguna
-
Cruz Azul
3:0
20.08.2023
Cruz Azul
-
Santos Laguna
2:2
Latest results of Santos Laguna
Latest results of Cruz Azul
Mexican Liga MX Table
Clausura | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | UNAM Pumas | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 34:17 | 17 | 36 |
| 2 | Guadalajara Chivas | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 33:17 | 16 | 36 |
| 3 | Cruz Azul | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 31:18 | 13 | 33 |
| 4 | Pachuca | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 25:19 | 6 | 31 |
| 5 | Toluca | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 28:16 | 12 | 30 |
| 6 | Atlas | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 16:18 | -2 | 26 |
| 7 | Tigres UANL | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 28:18 | 10 | 25 |
| 8 | Club America | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 20:17 | 3 | 25 |
| 9 | Club Tijuana | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 19:17 | 2 | 23 |
| 10 | Club Leon | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 22:32 | -10 | 22 |
| 11 | Queretaro | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 17:21 | -4 | 20 |
| 12 | Juarez | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 26:32 | -6 | 19 |
| 13 | Monterrey | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 22:24 | -2 | 18 |
| 14 | Atl. San Luis | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 24:27 | -3 | 18 |
| 15 | Necaxa | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 19:25 | -6 | 18 |
| 16 | Mazatlan FC | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 22:37 | -15 | 15 |
| 17 | Puebla | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13:26 | -13 | 13 |
| 18 | Santos Laguna | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 20:38 | -18 | 12 |
Promotion ~ Liga MX (Clausura ~ Play Offs: Quarter~finals)
