Cruz Azul and Guadalajara face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Liga MX season. The game takes place at Estadio Azteca on Sunday, 22/02/2026, at 03:05 (UK Time).
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APWin predictions for Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara
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2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals
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Los Celestes preview
Cruz Azul comes into the match having played 27 games in the Liga MX so far. They have recorded 15 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses.
Cruz Azul's attack has scored 48 goals during this period. Out of this total, 48 goals were scored in the Liga MX, averaging 1.78 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.78.
The offence system of Cruz Azul is led by Gabriel MatĂas Fernández Leites as the top scorer of the season. The uruguayan forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, JosĂ© Paradela, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.15 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 31 goals conceded in 27 matches, resulting in an average of 1.15.
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On the other hand, Guadalajara comes into the match having played 25 games in the Liga MX so far. They have recorded 15 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.92 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses.
Guadalajara's attack has scored 42 goals during this period. Out of this total, 42 goals were scored in the Liga MX, averaging 1.68 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.68.
The offence system of Guadalajara is led by Armando González Alba as the top scorer of the season. The mexican midfielder has scored 17 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Richard Ledezma, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 29 goals with an average of 1.16 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 29 goals conceded in 25 matches, resulting in an average of 1.16.
Head to head: Cruz Azul vs Guadalajara
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Cruz Azul
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W W |
2 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2.36 |
| Away | D W L D D |
1.62 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 71% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.93 | 3.07 | 2.77 |
| Scored | 1.78 | 2 | 1.54 |
| Conceded | 1.15 | 1.07 | 1.23 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 64% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 36% | 23% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 7% | 15% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 64% | 46% |
|
xG
|
1.86 | 2.14 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.13 | 0.92 | 1.35 |
Guadalajara
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
1.92 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2 |
| Away | W W W L W |
1.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 62% | 58% |
| Goals | 2.84 | 3 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.68 | 1.85 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.16 | 1.15 | 1.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 54% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 38% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 23% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 62% | 58% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.52 | 1.55 |
|
xGA
|
1.11 | 1.2 | 1.03 |
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