Cruz Azul and Tijuana face each other on Sunday 04.19.2026, at 00:00 (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 Cruz Azul Fútbol Club A.C. and Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente, 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 Tijuana
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Cruz Azul Clean Sheet: No
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Cruz Azul preview
Cruz Azul heads into the match with the following record in the Liga MX: in 35 matches, Cruz Azul Fútbol Club A.C. secured 19 victories, 12 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.97 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 62 goals, of which 62 were scored in the Liga MX, resulting in an average of 1.77 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 39 goals in the Liga MX (an average of 1.11 per game) and 39 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.11 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Tijuana preview
Tijuana comes into the game with 34 matches played so far in the Liga MX. They have secured 12 victories, 12 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.41 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 12 draws, and 10 losses.
Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente's attack has been highly effective, scoring 50 goals during this period. Of that total, 50 were netted in the Liga MX, with an average of 1.47 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.47.
The Xolos's offensive system is led by Kevin Castañeda Vargas, the team's top scorer this season. The mexican midfielder has found the back of the net 13 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ramiro Árciga Zárate. The forward has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 44 goals with an average of 1.29 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 44 goals in 34 matches, averaging 1.29 per match.
Head to head: Cruz Azul vs Tijuana
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 L D D W |
1.2 |
| Home | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | D D D W W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 54% | 71% | 39% |
| Goals | 2.89 | 3.06 | 2.72 |
| Scored | 1.77 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Conceded | 1.11 | 1.06 | 1.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 69% | 65% | 72% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 35% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 6% | 11% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 65% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.86 | 2.1 | 1.64 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 0.95 | 1.27 |
Tijuana
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W L |
1.8 |
| Home | W L D D D |
1.2 |
| Away | W L W L L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 44% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.76 | 2.33 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.47 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 0.67 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 44% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 56% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 17% | 31% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 72% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.38 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.25 | 1.76 |
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