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Cruz Azul vs Chicago Fire - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
North & Central America
Leagues Cup SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, IL 
Match Events
17'
17'
Ditta W.
31'
31'
Dithejane P.
44'
44'
Sub
Piovi G. In: Romero L.
Out: Piovi G.
AI Match Summary
First leg ended 1-2. The second leg ended 1-2.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
29%
30%
41%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Chicago Fire
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
30%
/ Low Confidence
- Chicago Fire carry the better recent record into this one.
- Cruz Azul are the model's pick here, at 36%.
- Chicago Fire arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor Chicago Fire, who have won 1 of the last 2 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 79.4%
Cruz Azul Clean Sheet 16%
Chicago Fire Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Cruz Azul | Chicago Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 13 | 15 |
| Draws | 9 | 5 |
| Losses | 7 | 8 |
| Goals Scored | 1.62 | 1.89 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.41 | 1.46 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.63 | 1.44 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 14, 2026 Leagues Cup
Cruz Azul vs Chicago Fire
1:2
Jul 24, 2019 Leagues Cup
Chicago Fire vs Cruz Azul
0:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Cruz Azul Compare
Top Goalscorer Ibanez N.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81
Chicago Fire Compare
Top Goalscorer Dithejane P.
2 Goals Avg xG / game 1.31
Avg xA / game 0.8
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Cruz Azul 36 / 100
Chicago Fire 33 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Cruz Azul Chicago Fire
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Cruz Azul found the back of the net in 79% of recent matches (29 games).
Defensive concern: Chicago Fire conceded in 79% of 28 recent games.
Historical meetings average 2.50 goals per match.
Solid form: Cruz Azul remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Cruz Azul VS Chicago Fire
1.38 Goals Scored 1.38
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.88
63% Over 1.5 88%
38% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Cruz Azul
(Home) 02 Oct
Club America
0 : 0 Cruz Azul
26 Sept
Cruz Azul
3 : 3 Toluca
20 Sept
Monterrey
1 : 0 Cruz Azul
17 Sept
Inter Miami
2 : 0 Cruz Azul
13 Sept
Cruz Azul
4 : 3 Club America
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26 Sept
Cruz Azul
3 : 3 Toluca
13 Sept
Cruz Azul
4 : 3 Club America
06 Sept
Cruz Azul
1 : 0 Santos Laguna
23 Aug
Cruz Azul
0 : 2 Atlas
14 Aug
Cruz Azul
1 : 2 Chicago Fire
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Chicago Fire
(Away) 07 Oct
Chicago Fire
3 : 1 Vancouver Whitecaps
26 Sept
Charlotte FC
0 : 1 Chicago Fire
20 Sept
Nashville SC
3 : 0 Chicago Fire
13 Sept
Chicago Fire
1 : 2 New England Revolution
10 Sept
Chicago Fire
1 : 1 Inter Miami
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26 Sept
Charlotte FC
0 : 1 Chicago Fire
20 Sept
Nashville SC
3 : 0 Chicago Fire
05 Sept
Toronto FC
4 : 4 Chicago Fire
29 Aug
Seattle Sounders
2 : 2 Chicago Fire
26 Aug
Monterrey
2 : 1 Chicago Fire
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Leon | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 9 |
| 2 | Club America | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Toluca | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 4 | Monterrey | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 5 | Cruz Azul | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 6 | Juarez | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 7 | Tigres UANL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2:2 | 6 |
| 8 | Guadalajara Chivas | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 9 | Santos Laguna | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 10 | Pachuca | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 11 | Atlas | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 12 | Necaxa | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 13 | Atlante | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:7 | 3 |
| 14 | Atletico San Luis | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5:10 | 1 |
| 15 | UNAM Pumas | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | 1 |
| 16 | Queretaro | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | 1 |
| 17 | Club Tijuana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | 0 |
| 18 | Puebla | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:11 | 0 |
Promotion - Leagues Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Fire | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Austin FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 8 |
| 3 | Columbus Crew | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 4 | Real Salt Lake | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 7 |
| 5 | Los Angeles FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 7 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 7 | Portland Timbers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:6 | 6 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 10 | San Diego FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 11 | Orlando City | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 12 | Minnesota United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 13 | Nashville SC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:4 | 3 |
| 14 | Inter Miami | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:7 | 3 |
| 15 | New York City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 16 | Seattle Sounders | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 17 | Philadelphia Union | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 18 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:5 | 1 |
Promotion - Leagues Cup (Play Offs)
