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Monterrey vs Cruz Azul

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Liga MX 2025/2026 Estadio BBVA, Monterrey
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Match Events

13' Event
Paradela J.
Penalty Missed
16'
Arteaga G.
19' Event
Rotondi C.

AI Match Summary

The Liga MX 2025/2026 game between Monterrey and Cruz Azul finished 0-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Cruz Azul.

Win Probability Meter

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

33%
Monterrey
20%
Draws
47%
Cruz Azul
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Cruz Azul

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Cruz Azul come out ahead of Monterrey on wins alone.
  • 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Regular Liga MX 2025/2026 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 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) 77.4%
Monterrey Clean Sheet 16%
Cruz Azul Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Monterrey Cruz Azul
Matches Played 28 29
Wins 10 16
Draws 6 10
Losses 12 3
Goals Scored 1.5 1.88
Goals Conceded 1 1.25
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.00 1.25

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

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
Mar 9, 2025 Liga MX
Cruz Azul vs Monterrey
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Monterrey Compare

Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75

Cruz Azul Compare

Top Goalscorer Rotondi C.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Palavecino A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.71
Avg xA / game 1.04

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Monterrey 31 / 100
Cruz Azul 28 / 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 Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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

Monterrey found the back of the net in 75% of recent matches (28 games).

Cruz Azul's defensive record shows goals conceded in 79% of 29 matches.

Games between these two average 2.60 goals.

Recent resilience: Monterrey stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Monterrey VS Cruz Azul
1.5 Goals Scored 1.88
1 Goals Conceded 1.25
75% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Monterrey

(Home)
05 Aug
Monterrey
1 : 2
Orlando City
02 Aug
Atlas
0 : 2
Monterrey
26 Jul
Necaxa
2 : 1
Monterrey
19 Jul
Monterrey
3 : 2
Santos Laguna
04 Jul
Atlante
1 : 1
Monterrey
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Cruz Azul

(Away)
02 Aug
Cruz Azul
2 : 3
Atlante
26 Jul
Toluca
1 : 3
Cruz Azul
22 Jul
Cruz Azul
2 : 1
Puebla
18 Jul
Atletico San Luis
2 : 3
Cruz Azul
05 Jul
Club Atletico Morelia
3 : 3
Cruz Azul
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 UNAM Pumas 17 10 6 1 34:17 36
2 Guadalajara Chivas 17 11 3 3 33:17 36
3 Cruz Azul 17 9 6 2 31:18 33
4 Pachuca 17 9 4 4 25:19 31
5 Toluca 17 8 6 3 28:16 30
6 Atlas 17 7 5 5 16:18 26
7 Tigres UANL 17 7 4 6 28:18 25
8 Club America 17 7 4 6 20:17 25
9 Club Tijuana 17 5 8 4 19:17 23
10 Club Leon 17 7 1 9 22:32 22
11 Queretaro 17 4 8 5 17:21 20
12 Juarez 17 5 4 8 26:32 19
13 Monterrey 17 5 3 9 22:24 18
14 Atletico San Luis 17 5 3 9 24:27 18
15 Necaxa 17 5 3 9 19:25 18
16 Mazatlan FC 17 4 3 10 22:37 15
17 Puebla 17 3 4 10 13:26 13
18 Santos Laguna 17 3 3 11 20:38 12
Promotion - Liga MX 2025/2026 (Clausura - Play Offs)