Monterrey and Cruz Azul face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Liga MX season. The game takes place at Estadio BBVA Bancomer on Sunday, 01/03/2026, at 01:05 (UK Time).

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APWin predictions for Monterrey vs Cruz Azul

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👉 Our prediction is: Draw

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

The 3.18 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.

Los Albiazules preview

Monterrey comes into the match having played 28 games in the Liga MX so far. They have recorded 14 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.68 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses.

Monterrey's attack has scored 49 goals during this period. Out of this total, 49 goals were scored in the Liga MX, averaging 1.75 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.69.

The offence system of Monterrey is led by Germán Berterame as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 13 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Óliver Torres, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 41 goals with an average of 1.46 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 43 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 1.48.

Los Celestes preview

On the other hand, Cruz Azul comes into the match having played 28 games in the Liga MX so far. They have recorded 16 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 2.04 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses.

Cruz Azul's attack has scored 52 goals during this period. Out of this total, 50 goals were scored in the Liga MX, averaging 1.79 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.79.

The offence system of Cruz Azul is led by Gabriel Matías Fernández Leites as the top scorer of the season. The uruguayan forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, José Paradela, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 32 goals with an average of 1.14 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 32 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 1.1.

Head to head: Monterrey vs Cruz Azul

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Monterrey

Mexico - Liga MX

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L D W

1.4

Home W D L W W

2

Away L L W W L

1.2

Away Team

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Cruz Azul

Mexico - Liga MX

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W D W W

2.6

Home W W W W L

2.4

Away D W L D D

1.2

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Published on 1 March 2026, at 03:22 Last updated on 22 April 2026, at 20:01
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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