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CF Pachuca vs Cruz Azul Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 22-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: CF Pachuca 1-1 Cruz Azul
CF PachucaDrawCruz Azul
Over 2.5 goalsYes (68%)
Both teams to scoreYes (70%)
CF Pachuca hosts Cruz Azul at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo in Liga MX Apertura matchday 13. Pachuca sit 14th with 13 points from 11 games, while Cruz Azul occupy fifth place with 20 points from 12 matches. The visitors hold a superior league position and goal-scoring record, yet the home side's recent domestic form and tactical setup present a competitive contest.
Team form
CF Pachuca
Pachuca have taken 7 goals across their last five Liga MX outings while conceding 5. Their most recent domestic fixture saw a 2-0 away victory at FC Juarez on 5 September, followed by a 1-1 home draw with Guadalajara Chivas. The sequence includes a 2-3 home loss to Puebla, indicating defensive vulnerability despite moments of attacking threat. Over the season, Pachuca average 1.64 goals scored and 1.27 conceded per game, placing them in the lower half of the standings.
Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul's last five fixtures span the Leagues Cup and CONCACAF Champions League rather than Liga MX competition. In those matches they scored 5 goals and conceded 7, including a 1-2 home loss to Chicago Fire on 14 August. Their Liga MX season shows a stronger profile: 2.25 goals scored and 1.75 conceded per game across 12 matches. The gap between their league average and recent cup form suggests inconsistency, though their fifth-place standing reflects sustained domestic performance.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record favours Pachuca decisively in recent meetings. Pachuca won 4-0 and 3-1 in consecutive home fixtures during 2017–2018, and prevailed 2-0 at home in September 2019. Cruz Azul's sole recent victory came away from Pachuca in January 2021, winning 0-1. The historical pattern shows Pachuca as a formidable home opponent against this fixture, though the five-year gap since the last meeting limits its predictive weight.
Key factors
Pachuca's 4-2-3-1 formation under Benjamin Mora emphasises defensive structure, evidenced by 78% pass accuracy and 48% possession in their last outing. Cruz Azul's 4-1-4-1 setup under Joel Huiqui prioritises possession control, with 85% pass accuracy recorded in their most recent appearance. The visitors' superior league position and attacking average (2.25 goals per game) contrast with Pachuca's defensive solidity at home. Bookmaker odds price both outcomes closely: away win at 2.35 against home win at 2.7, reflecting the uncertainty. The over 2.5 goals market at 1.65 and both teams to score at 1.54 suggest an open encounter.
Prediction
The statistical model indicates a closely balanced fixture with no clear favourite. Expected goals favour Cruz Azul marginally (1.78 to 1.7), yet Pachuca's home record against this opponent and defensive discipline create genuine threat. The model assigns 38.8% probability to an away win, 35.5% to a home win, and 25.7% to a draw—a distribution that reflects tactical equilibrium. Both teams scoring is forecast at 69.6% likelihood, with over 2.5 goals at 67.5%, pointing to an attacking game where defensive lapses from either side could prove decisive.
This match is too close to separate. The model leans marginally toward a Cruz Azul victory, but the margin is negligible and Pachuca's superior home record against this opponent, combined with their compact defensive shape, ensures genuine competitive balance. Expect an open contest where both sides create opportunities; the outcome will likely hinge on clinical finishing and set-piece execution rather than dominance in any phase.
Match info
Tournaments:
Liga MX(Apertura - 13)
Referee:
Daniel Quintero Huitron
Stadium
Estadio Hidalgo, Pachuca de Soto
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Club America | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 24 |
| 2 |  Guadalajara Chivas | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 23 |
| 3 |  Toluca | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 4 |  Leon | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 21 |
| 5 |  Atlas | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 6 |  Cruz Azul | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| 7 |  Club Queretaro | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| 8 |  Monterrey | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
| 9 |  Santos Laguna | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 16 |
| 10 |  Club Tijuana | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 |
| 11 |  U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 12 |  Puebla | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 13 |  Atletico San Luis | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16 |
| 14 |  Tigres UANL | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 |
| 15 |  Atlante FC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 |
| 16 |  CF Pachuca | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 |
| 17 |  Necaxa | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 |
| 18 |  FC Juarez | 13 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 |
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