Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul face each other on Sunday 03.15.2026, at 03:10 (UK Time), in a Liga MX 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Pumas UNAM's home ground, the Estadio Olímpico de Universitario.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Club Universidad Nacional A.C. and Cruz Azul Fútbol Club A.C., 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.
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Pumas UNAM preview
Pumas UNAM heads into the match with the following record in the Liga MX: in 28 matches, Club Universidad Nacional A.C. secured 10 victories, 10 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.43 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Pumas's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.
Pumas UNAM has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 43 goals, of which 43 were scored in the Liga MX, resulting in an average of 1.54 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Álvaro Anyiver Angulo Mosquera, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Adalberto Carrasquilla has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Pumas UNAM has conceded 38 goals in the Liga MX (an average of 1.36 per game) and 38 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.36 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Cruz Azul preview
Cruz Azul comes into the game with 31 matches played so far in the Liga MX. They have secured 19 victories, 9 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2.13 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 19 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses.
Cruz Azul Fútbol Club A.C.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 57 goals during this period. Of that total, 57 were netted in the Liga MX, with an average of 1.84 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.84.
The Machine's offensive system is led by Gabriel Matías Fernández Leites, the team's top scorer this season. The uruguayan forward has found the back of the net 12 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, José Paradela. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1.06 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 33 goals in 31 matches, averaging 1.06 per match.
Head to head: Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Pumas UNAM
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W W |
1.43 |
| Home | L W W D D |
1.31 |
| Away | W D W D W |
1.53 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 31% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.89 | 2.62 | 3.13 |
| Scored | 1.54 | 1.54 | 1.53 |
| Conceded | 1.36 | 1.08 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 62% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 31% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 15% | 7% |
| 1st to Score | 68% | 77% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.34 | 1.43 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.43 | 1.59 |
Cruz Azul
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
2.13 |
| Home | W W W W W |
2.44 |
| Away | W W D W L |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 61% | 75% | 47% |
| Goals | 2.9 | 3.06 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 1.84 | 2.06 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1.06 | 1 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 63% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 38% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 6% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 68% | 69% | 53% |
|
xG
|
1.84 | 2.11 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.13 | 0.94 | 1.33 |
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