Football · Mexico Liga MX · 17/08, 05:00

Prediction: Tijuana vs Cruz Azul

Team pages: Tijuana · Cruz Azul

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.61Total
Tijuana1.17
Cruz Azul1.44
1X2
30% 28% 42%
Tijuana Draw Cruz Azul
Markets
Over 2.5 goals 50% Both teams to score 53%
Most likely score
1-1
Recent form · 10 last
Tijuana 5-3-2 (W-D-L)
WDWDWWWDLL
Cruz Azul 7-2-1 (W-D-L)
WDWDWWWLWW
Head-to-head
Tijuana 2–1–3 Cruz Azul (6 last)
  • Cruz Azul1-1Tijuana
  • Tijuana2-0Cruz Azul
  • Tijuana2-3Cruz Azul
  • Cruz Azul3-0Tijuana
  • Tijuana3-0Cruz Azul
  • Cruz Azul3-0Tijuana
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Tijuana 1541 · Cruz Azul 1588
TijuanaDrawCruz Azul
Our model30%29%42%
Market30%27%42%
Estimated total (ours) 2.61 goals · Bet365 line 2.5

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 55%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Cruz Azul (rating 1541 vs 1588).
  • H2H favours Cruz Azul: 3-1-2.
  • Cards-heavy: 7.7 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

TijuanaCruz Azul
Goals for / against (FT)1.2 / 0.82 / 1.3
Goals for / against (HT)0.7 / 0.50.7 / 0.6
Half-time result (W/D/L)40/40/20%20/60/20%
Corners (HT / FT)2.4 / 3.72.9 / 5.1
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)4.2 / 0.73.5 / 0.2

Head-to-head (H2H) · Tijuana 213 Cruz Azul

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DateHomeScoreAway
19/04/26
Mexico Liga MX
Cruz Azul1-1
HT 1-1
Tijuana
29/09/25
Mexico Liga MX
Tijuana2-0
HT 1-0
Cruz Azul
01/02/25
Mexico Liga MX
Tijuana2-3
HT 0-3
Cruz Azul
01/12/24
Mexico Liga MX
Cruz Azul3-0
HT 1-0
Tijuana
28/11/24
Mexico Liga MX
Tijuana3-0
HT 3-0
Cruz Azul
17/07/24
Mexico Liga MX
Cruz Azul3-0
HT 2-0
Tijuana

Standings · Mexico Liga MX

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Club America 3210 517
2 Tijuana 3210 417
3 Toluca 3201 636
4 Unam Pumas 3201 756
5 Monterrey 3201 646
6 Cruz Azul 3201 766
7 Queretaro 3201 546
8 Necaxa 3201 556
9 Atlas 3201 446
10 Atlante 3111 554
11 Puebla 3111 334
12 Chivas Guadalajara 3111 234
13 Pachuca 3102 433
14 Leon 3102 343
15 Atletico San Luis 3021 452
16 Tigres UANL 3012 581
17 Santos Laguna 3003 270
18 Juarez FC 3003 170

Common opponents 2 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentTijuanaCruz Azul
Atletico San Luis 0-0 D 3-2 W
Chivas Guadalajara 0-0 D 2-1 W
Record vs common 0 W 2 D 0 L 2 W 0 D 0 L

Better against common opponents: Cruz Azul (2 of 2 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Tijuana

WDWDWWWDLL

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
10/08 San Diego FC
Leagues Cup
0-1 0-1 25 L
07/08 Austin FC
Leagues Cup
0-2 0-2 86 L
01/08 Atletico San Luis
Mexico Liga MX
0-0 0-0 13 D
25/07 Leon
Mexico Liga MX
0-0 1-0 32 W
17/07 Tigres UANL
Mexico Liga MX
1-0 3-1 17 W
04/07 San Jose Earthquakes
Club Friendly List
2-1 2-1 W
26/04 Chivas Guadalajara
Mexico Liga MX
0-0 0-0 24 D
23/04 Pachuca
Mexico Liga MX
2-0 3-1 68 W
19/04 Cruz Azul
Mexico Liga MX
1-1 1-1 14 D
11/04 Juarez FC
Mexico Liga MX
1-0 2-1 95 W

Cruz Azul

WDWDWWWLWW

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
10/08 New York City FC
Leagues Cup
1-1 2-1 46 W
07/08 Philadelphia Union
Leagues Cup
1-0 1-0 13 W
02/08 Atlante
Mexico Liga MX
0-1 2-3 73 L
26/07 Toluca
Mexico Champion of Champions
1-1 3-1 42 W
22/07 Puebla
Mexico Liga MX
1-1 2-1 75 W
18/07 Atletico San Luis
Mexico Liga MX
0-0 3-2 43 W
05/07 Atletico Morelia
America Friendlies
2-0 3-3 33 D
25/05 Unam Pumas
Mexico Liga MX
0-1 2-1 73 W
22/05 Unam Pumas
Mexico Liga MX
0-0 0-0 74 D
17/05 Chivas Guadalajara
Mexico Liga MX
1-1 2-1 75 W

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Tijuana vs Cruz Azul?

According to our model, the most likely result is an Cruz Azul win (42%). Probabilities: Tijuana 30%, draw 28%, Cruz Azul 42%.

How many goals are expected in Tijuana vs Cruz Azul?

The model expects 2.61 goals (Tijuana 1.17 · Cruz Azul 1.44), with a 50% chance of over 2.5 goals.

Will both teams score in Tijuana vs Cruz Azul?

The model gives a 53% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.