There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Cruz Azul leading Tijuana by 14 points.
- Cruz Azul is in the best form (5-1-0)
- Tijuana have the fewest scored goals (12) in Liga MX
The hosts Cruz Azul saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the CONCACAF Champions League. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Toronto.
Cruz Azul's stadium, Estadio Azteca, has a grass surface. Tijuana have artifical turf on their own stadium. This might or might not make a difference, and to help evaluate that we give you the recent performance numbers for Tijuana when playing on grass; 11 wins, 8 draws and 26 losses from 45 matches. They have scored 48 goals in these games and conceded 85.
It's quite the trip for Tijuana when visiting Cruz as the cities are 2700 kilometers apart.
Cruz Azul form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Estadio Azteca as Cruz Azul, who have the most clean sheets (16) in Liga MX, have scored 12 goals to get 16 points from 8 games. The overall stats in the Liga MX are 5-1-2 (wins-draws-losses). Cruz has a nice streak going on as they have played 14 consecutive leaguegames without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Puebla defeat 104 days ago. Cruz has won so many consecutive home games (seven in a row) that they struggle to remember the last time points were lost here at Estadio Azteca. We remember; it was Puebla.
Ahead of that match, Cruz Azul won a home game hosting Atletico San Luis (3-2).
The home team are moderate favourites in this game. How does Cruz Azul handle that role? We have found 15 games in our database similar to this one, based on the home odds. The stats for these games are eight wins, three draws and four defeats.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the CONCACAF Champions League game versus Toronto in only three days. This game is also played here at Estadio Azteca.
Cruz Azul have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Estadio Azteca with 12 goals in 8 league matches. It's worth mentioning that 7 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Cruz Azul have only conceded 6 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. It's worth mentioning that 4 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Tijuana form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Tijuana, who have the fewest scored goals (12) in Liga MX, so far with only 1 point returning home. The records show 0-1-7 (win-draw-lose). The pressure to perform on the road is increasing on P. Guede Barriero, the Tijuana manager, as the last three away games were defeats.
The supporters enjoyed Tijuana's previous game versus Necaxa, a Liga MX 1-0 win played at home. Prior to that match, the Tijuana manager P. Guede Barriero faced defeat when travelling to Guadalajara and losing 0-2.
We have checked recent matches where Tijuana have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 14 games were three victories, three draws and eight defeats.
There's been a serious shortage of goals from Tijuana's away games in the league this season with only 3 goals from 8 matches. The Tijuana manager P. Guede Barriero has some worries about the defense as 18 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Tijuana - Cruz 1-2 played earlier this season. Last ten meetings between the teams: Cruz won five, Tijuana won three and two draws. five games with over 2,5 goals, five matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  J. Rodríguez Portillo 22 goals |   F. Martínez Tenorio 8 goals | J. Escobar Chena 5 goals |
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| Cruz Azul | Tijuana | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 37 | 18 | 5 | Played | P | 5 | 16 | 33 |
| 24 | 13 | 5 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 10 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 4 | 11 | 17 |
| 55 | 32 | 14 | Scored | S | 4 | 10 | 30 |
| 32 | 15 | 7 | Conceded | C | 13 | 29 | 47 |
| 97% | 94% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 94% | 88% |
| 59% | 61% | 80% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 75% | 70% |
| 35% | 44% | 80% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 80% | 44% | 42% |
| 27% | 33% | 80% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 40% | 25% | 24% |
| 16% | 28% | 80% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 20% | 6% | 9% |
| 32% | 33% | 80% | BTTS | BTTS | 60% | 38% | 39% |
| 43% | 50% | 20% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 12% | 24% |
| 27% | 22% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 40% | 56% | 48% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.7 | 1.7 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 12.4 | 13.6 | 15 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.8 | 9.4 | 10.5 |
| 3.5 | 4 | 5.6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.4 | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| 43% | 44% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 24% | 22% | 28% |
- Cruz Azul have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Cruz Azul have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Cruz Azul have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Tijuana have scored away.
- Cruz Azul have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (16) in Liga MX
- Cruz Azul have the fewest dropped points from leading position (3) in Liga MX
- Cruz Azul have the most clean sheets (16) in Liga MX
- Cruz Azul is in the best form (5-1-0)
- Tijuana have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Tijuana have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Tijuana have the fewest points (1) away in Liga MX
- Tijuana have the fewest scored goals (12) in Liga MX
- Tijuana have the fewest scored goals (3) away in Liga MX
- Tijuana have the fewest scored goals in the second half (11) in Liga MX
- Tijuana have the the worst goal difference (-15) away in Liga MX
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Leon | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 40 |
| 2 | Pumas UNAM | 17 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 29 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 32 |
| 3 | America | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 31 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 32 |
| 4 | Cruz Azul | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 29 |
| 5 | Monterrey | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 29 |
| 6 | Tigres UANL | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 27 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 28 |
| 7 | Guadalajara | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 26 |
| 8 | Santos Laguna | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 25 |
| 9 | Pachuca | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 25 |
| 10 | Necaxa | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -4 | 24 |
| 11 | Toluca | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 28 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 19 | -5 | 21 |
| 12 | Puebla | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 22 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 12 | -3 | 20 |
| 13 | Juarez | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 19 |
| 14 | Mazatlan | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 24 | 31 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 18 | -7 | 16 |
| 15 | Tijuana | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 18 | -15 | 15 |
| 16 | Atlas | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -7 | 14 |
| 17 | Queretaro | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 23 | 28 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 17 | -5 | 13 |
| 18 | Atletico San Luis | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 35 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 | -19 | 11 |