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Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Mexico
Liga MX Estadio Banorte, Mexico City 
Match Events
50'
50'
Lopez A.
61'
61'
Sub
Gomez L. In: Lozano E.
Out: Gomez L.
61'
61'
Sub
Gonzalez R. In: Mozo A.
Out: Gonzalez R.
AI Match Summary
Cruz Azul in this Liga MX matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Cruz Azul.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
23%
30%
47%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Santos Laguna
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
47%
/ Medium Confidence
- Form's been kind to Cruz Azul lately — more wins on the board than Santos Laguna.
- Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- Cruz Azul have won 5 of the last 5 meetings between these two.
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) 74.2%
Cruz Azul Clean Sheet 16%
Santos Laguna Clean Sheet 13%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Cruz Azul | Santos Laguna |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 28 |
| Wins | 15 | 9 |
| Draws | 9 | 3 |
| Losses | 7 | 16 |
| Goals Scored | 1.68 | 1.14 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.35 | 1.54 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.13 | 1.44 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 6, 2026 Liga MX
Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna
1:0
Mar 4, 2026 Liga MX
Santos Laguna vs Cruz Azul
1:2
Aug 17, 2025 Liga MX
Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna
3:2
Feb 20, 2025 Liga MX
Santos Laguna vs Cruz Azul
0:1
Nov 3, 2024 Liga MX
Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna
2:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Cruz Azul Compare
Top Goalscorer Paradela J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56
Santos Laguna Compare
Avg xG / game 1.31
Avg xA / game 0.8
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Cruz Azul 31 / 100
Santos Laguna 30 / 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 Santos Laguna
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Santos Laguna Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:6
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 81% of recent matches (31 games).
Defensive concern: Santos Laguna conceded in 82% of 28 recent games.
Historical meetings average 2.40 goals per match.
Recent resilience: Cruz Azul stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Cruz Azul VS Santos Laguna
1.25 Goals Scored 1.25
1.63 Goals Conceded 1
75% Over 1.5 50%
50% Over 2.5 38%
25% 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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Santos Laguna
(Away) 27 Sept
Santos Laguna
1 : 0 Pachuca
21 Sept
Toluca
2 : 3 Santos Laguna
14 Sept
Santos Laguna
2 : 1 Juarez
06 Sept
Cruz Azul
1 : 0 Santos Laguna
30 Aug
Santos Laguna
0 : 0 Tigres UANL
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21 Sept
Toluca
2 : 3 Santos Laguna
06 Sept
Cruz Azul
1 : 0 Santos Laguna
23 Aug
Puebla
3 : 2 Santos Laguna
13 Aug
Philadelphia Union
0 : 2 Santos Laguna
10 Aug
Chicago Fire
3 : 1 Santos Laguna
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club America | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 21:10 | 20 |
| 2 | Toluca | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 25:15 | 20 |
| 3 | Queretaro | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15:8 | 20 |
| 4 | Guadalajara Chivas | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17:10 | 18 |
| 5 | Club Leon | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15:12 | 18 |
| 6 | Atlas | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16:17 | 17 |
| 7 | Cruz Azul | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 19:18 | 16 |
| 8 | Club Tijuana | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15:14 | 15 |
| 9 | Puebla | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12:13 | 15 |
| 10 | Monterrey | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 16:14 | 13 |
| 11 | Tigres UANL | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13:15 | 13 |
| 12 | Pachuca | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15:11 | 12 |
| 13 | UNAM Pumas | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14:16 | 12 |
| 14 | Atletico San Luis | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14:18 | 12 |
| 15 | Atlante | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 12:17 | 11 |
| 16 | Santos Laguna | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10:15 | 10 |
| 17 | Necaxa | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12:20 | 8 |
| 18 | Juarez | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8:26 | 4 |
Promotion - Liga MX (Apertura - Play Offs)
