Liga MX (Mexico), round 12 · Sunday, 18 October, MSK

Cruz Azul — FC Juárez

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Model prediction for 18 October

Cruz Azul70%
Draw19%
FC Juárez11%
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In short

Cruz Azul are clear favourites: 70% against 11% for the opponent, draw 19%.

3.2 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (2.9).

Over 2.5 goals — 61%, both teams to score — 56%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Cruz Azul are about 1.0 goals per match stronger.

Facts

  • League table: Cruz Azul — No. 7, 17 pts; FC Juárez — No. 18, 4 pts. A gap of 13 pts.
  • Last 5 meetings: Cruz Azul 3 wins, FC Juárez 1, 1 draw.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Cruz Azul — FC Juárez What is xG?2.3–0.9
Cruz Azul not to lose89%
FC Juárez not to lose30%
No draw81%
Both teams to score: yes56%
Both teams to score: no44%
Total over 2.561%
Total under 2.539%

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Form

Cruz Azul

  • 12.10away · Pumas3:3
  • 27.09Toluca3:3
  • 20.09away · Monterrey0:1
  • 13.09CF América4:3
  • 07.09Santos Laguna1:0

FC Juárez

  • 11.10Tijuana1:1
  • 28.09away · León1:2
  • 19.09Tigres2:0
  • 14.09away · Santos Laguna1:2
  • 05.09Pachuca0:2

Head to head

  • 31.01.2026FC Juárez — Cruz Azul3:4
  • 20.09.2025Cruz Azul — FC Juárez3:2
  • 19.01.2025FC Juárez — Cruz Azul1:0
  • 24.10.2024Cruz Azul — FC Juárez4:0
  • 20.01.2024FC Juárez — Cruz Azul0:0

Full record: 6 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026 (Apertura)
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
6, Liguilla (playoffs)Atlas1153317–18-118
7, Liguilla (playoffs)Cruz Azul1152422–21+117
8, Liguilla (playoffs)Tijuana1043315–14+115
17Necaxa1123615–23-89
18FC Juárez111198–26-184

Season 2026 (Apertura)

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 70% will not happen in roughly 30 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →