Cruz Azul and Pachuca face each other on Sunday 04.05.2026, at 02:05 (UK Time), in a Liga MX 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Cruz Azul's home ground, the Estadio Cuauhtémoc.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Cruz Azul Fútbol Club A.C. and Club de Fútbol Pachuca S.A. de C.V., 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 Cruz Azul vs Pachuca
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Cruz Azul preview
Cruz Azul heads into the match with the following record in the Liga MX: in 33 matches, Cruz Azul Fútbol Club A.C. secured 19 victories, 11 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2.06 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Machine's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 19 victories so far.
Cruz Azul has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 61 goals, of which 60 were scored in the Liga MX, resulting in an average of 1.82 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Gabriel Matías Fernández Leites, who has found the back of the net 13 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 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Cruz Azul has conceded 36 goals in the Liga MX (an average of 1.09 per game) and 38 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.12 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Pachuca preview
Pachuca comes into the game with 31 matches played so far in the Liga MX. They have secured 13 victories, 8 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.52 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses.
Club de Fútbol Pachuca S.A. de C.V.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 42 goals during this period. Of that total, 40 were netted in the Liga MX, with an average of 1.29 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.31.
The Gophers's offensive system is led by Robert Kenedy Nunes do Nascimento, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Víctor Alfonso Guzmán Guzmán. The defender has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 34 goals with an average of 1.1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 35 goals in 32 matches, averaging 1.09 per match.
Head to head: Cruz Azul vs Pachuca
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 | D D W W W |
2.2 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | D D W W D |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 58% | 75% | 41% |
| Goals | 2.91 | 3.06 | 2.76 |
| Scored | 1.82 | 2.06 | 1.59 |
| Conceded | 1.09 | 1 | 1.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 63% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 38% | 24% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 6% | 12% |
| 1st to Score | 61% | 69% | 53% |
|
xG
|
1.87 | 2.11 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
1.11 | 0.94 | 1.28 |
Pachuca
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W W L |
1.6 |
| Home | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | D L W D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 56% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.39 | 2.31 | 2.47 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.38 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.1 | 0.94 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 50% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 25% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 31% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 61% | 50% | 27% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.53 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1.11 | 1.36 |
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