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Monterrey vs Cruz Azul

Mexico Mexico

Liga MX Estadio BBVA, Monterrey
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Match Events

7' Event
Garza C.
Assist: Corona J.
46'
Sub
Orozco J. In: Mozo A.
Out: Orozco J.
58'
Fernandez G.

AI Match Summary

The Liga MX game between Monterrey and Cruz Azul finished 1-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Monterrey.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

37%
Monterrey
15%
Draws
48%
Cruz Azul
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Cruz Azul

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

48% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Cruz Azul come out ahead of Monterrey on wins alone.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 44%.
  • Regular Liga MX form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Monterrey Clean Sheet 15%
Cruz Azul Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Monterrey Cruz Azul
Matches Played 31 35
Wins 12 18
Draws 6 9
Losses 13 8
Goals Scored 1.52 1.74
Goals Conceded 1.48 1.31
Expected Goals (xG) 1.81 1.56
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 20, 2026 Liga MX
Monterrey vs Cruz Azul
1:0
Mar 18, 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup
Cruz Azul vs Monterrey
1:1
Mar 11, 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup
Monterrey vs Cruz Azul
2:3
Mar 1, 2026 Liga MX
Monterrey vs Cruz Azul
0:2
Oct 26, 2025 Liga MX
Cruz Azul vs Monterrey
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Monterrey Compare

Top Goalscorer Garza C.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.39
Avg xA / game 0.91

Cruz Azul Compare

Avg xG / game 1.42
Avg xA / game 0.87

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Monterrey 35 / 100
Cruz Azul 20 / 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Monterrey Cruz Azul

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Cruz Azul Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 4:6
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's defensive record shows goals conceded in 80% of 35 matches.

Monterrey's goal record stands at 74% scoring rate across 31 recent games.

Historical meetings average 2.40 goals per match.

Monterrey went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Monterrey VS Cruz Azul
2 Goals Scored 1.5
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.63
100% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Monterrey

(Home)
20 Sept
Monterrey
1 : 0
Cruz Azul
13 Sept
Monterrey
0 : 0
Tigres UANL
07 Sept
Toluca
2 : 0
Monterrey
03 Sept
Club America
2 : 3
Monterrey
31 Aug
Monterrey
1 : 3
Atletico San Luis
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Cruz Azul

(Away)
20 Sept
Monterrey
1 : 0
Cruz Azul
17 Sept
Inter Miami
2 : 0
Cruz Azul
13 Sept
Cruz Azul
4 : 3
Club America
06 Sept
Cruz Azul
1 : 0
Santos Laguna
29 Aug
Necaxa
1 : 3
Cruz Azul
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Toluca 9 6 1 2 20:9 19
2 Guadalajara Chivas 9 5 3 1 17:8 18
3 Club America 8 5 2 1 17:8 17
4 Cruz Azul 9 5 0 4 16:15 15
5 Queretaro 8 4 2 2 11:8 14
6 Club Tijuana 8 4 2 2 12:10 14
7 Club Leon 9 4 2 3 12:10 14
8 Puebla 9 4 2 3 11:11 14
9 Atlas 9 4 2 3 13:15 14
10 Monterrey 8 4 1 3 14:10 13
11 Pachuca 9 3 3 3 15:10 12
12 UNAM Pumas 9 3 3 3 12:13 12
13 Atletico San Luis 9 2 3 4 11:16 9
14 Atlante 9 1 5 3 8:13 8
15 Necaxa 9 2 2 5 10:16 8
16 Tigres UANL 9 1 4 4 9:13 7
17 Santos Laguna 9 2 1 6 9:15 7
18 Juarez 9 1 0 8 6:23 3
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