Cruz Azul and Guadalajara face each other on Sunday 02.22.2026, at 03:05 (UK Time), in a Liga MX 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Cruz Azul's home ground, the Estadio Azteca.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between La Máquina and Chivas, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for La Máquina vs Chivas
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2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals
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Cruz Azul preview
Cruz Azul heads into the match with the following record in the Liga MX: in 27 matches, La Máquina secured 15 victories, 9 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Los Celestes's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 16 victories so far.
Cruz Azul has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 50 goals, of which 48 were scored in the Liga MX, resulting in an average of 1.78 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Gabriel Matías Fernández Leites, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. José Paradela has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Cruz Azul has conceded 31 goals in the Liga MX (an average of 1.15 per game) and 32 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.14 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Guadalajara preview
Guadalajara comes into the game with 25 matches played so far in the Liga MX. They have secured 15 victories, 3 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.92 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 15 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses.
Chivas's attack has been highly effective, scoring 43 goals during this period. Of that total, 42 were netted in the Liga MX, with an average of 1.68 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.65.
Rojiblancos's offensive system is led by Armando González Alba, the team's top scorer this season. The mexican midfielder has found the back of the net 17 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Richard Ledezma. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 29 goals with an average of 1.16 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 31 goals in 26 matches, averaging 1.19 per match.
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 |
2.6 |
| Home | W W W L D |
2 |
| Away | D W L D D |
1.2 |
| 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 |
3 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Away | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| 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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