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Mazatlán vs Cruz Azul

Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Liga MX fixture.

Full time1:1HT 0–0

Match Timeline

48'
MazatlánJ. Ovalle⚽
Normal Goal
51'
Cruz AzulA. Montano🔄
Substitution 1 → J. Paradela
59'
Cruz AzulJ. Paradela🟨
Yellow Card
61'
Cruz AzulJ. Marquez🔄
Substitution 2 → N. Ibanez
62'
Cruz AzulJ. Rodarte🔄
Substitution 3 → C. Ebere
68'
MazatlánB. Rubio🟨
Yellow Card
70'
Cruz AzulA. Palavecino🟨
Yellow Card
75'
MazatlánS. Santos🟨
Yellow Card
76'
MazatlánDudu🔄
Substitution 1 → B. Arce
76'
MazatlánJ. Ovalle🔄
Substitution 2 → M. Lainez
82'
MazatlánB. Rubio🔄
Substitution 3 → Fabio Gomes
82'
MazatlánM. Zaleta🔄
Substitution 4 → G. Lopez
83'
MazatlánL. Merolla🔄
Substitution 5 → A. Leyva
87'
Cruz AzulG. Fernandez⚽
Normal Goal → J. Paradela
88'
Cruz AzulO. Campos🔄
Substitution 4 → A. Morales

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal6
6Shots off Goal8
11Total Shots21
2Blocked Shots7
9Shots insidebox8
2Shots outsidebox13
12Fouls10
3Corner Kicks9
2Offsides4
35Ball Possession65
2Yellow Cards2
5Goalkeeper Saves2
300Total passes550
226Passes accurate462
75Passes %84
1.65expected_goals1.27
0goals_prevented0

Tipster previews (4)

The Big "O"The Big "O"Lost

Mazatlán vs Cruz Azul - The Big O Preview

The pickOver 2 5

Chance
70%
Odds
1.70
Model EV
+19.0%

Welcome to the show, folks! I'm The Big O, and let me tell you, life's simply too short for nil-nils. If you're looking for action, you've come to the right place. Tonight, Mazatlán hosts Cruz Azul in a Liga MX fixture that screams goals. Let's dig into the numbers. Mazatlán is…

Value VinnyValue VinnyLost

Mazatlán vs Cruz Azul - Liga MX Betting Preview

The pickCruz Azul win

Chance
70%
Odds
1.50
Model EV
+5.0%

Odds don't lie — but bookies do. That's my mantra when hunting value. Today, we look at a massive mismatch in the Liga MX table: 1st place Cruz Azul versus 16th place Mazatlán. The gap is stark. Cruz Azul sits atop the standings with 26 points, having lost only one of their 11…

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Mazatlán vs Cruz Azul - Betting Preview

The pickOver 2 5

Chance
70%
Odds
1.70
Model EV
+19.0%

Much to see, there is in this Liga MX fixture. At the top of the table, 26 points accumulated, Cruz Azul sits. Mazatlán, at the bottom, 10 points only. A great disparity in strength, it is. Careful, you must be with your wagers. Cruz Azul, 7 wins in last 10 games. Mazatlán, only…

PajimonPajimonLost

Mazatlán vs Cruz Azul - Betting Preview

The pickCruz Azul win

Chance
75%
Odds
1.50
Model EV
+12.5%

What do you mean no meat? In the world of football, sometimes you just have to pick the big steak on the plate. This Liga MX fixture is exactly that. Mazatlán hosts Cruz Azul, and looking at the stats, the choice is pretty clear. Cruz Azul is sitting pretty at the top of the…

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

MazatlánMazatlán

3W 1D 6L1.00 pts/game

Cruz AzulCruz Azul

7W 3D 0L2.40 pts/game

Per game

Mazatlán at home vs Cruz Azul away

Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.

Elo ratings

Before the match · within Liga MX

Overall edge
+328Cruz Azul
Venue edge
+165Cruz Azul
Rating period
Match snapshot
Mazatlán versus Cruz Azul: long term Elo, before the match
MazatlánMazatlánHomeRatingCruz AzulCruz AzulAway
Strength
1,392Overall1,720
1,477Match venue1,642
1,477At home1,682
1,324Away1,642
Attack & defence
1,417Attack1,600
1,466Defence1,614
1,482Home attack1,601
1,352Away attack1,552
1,474Home defence1,622
1,479Away defence1,594
Match profile
1,673Goal environment1,525
1,602Home goals1,522
1,572Away goals1,503
1,467Possession1,508
Specialist ratings
1,448Set-piece attack1,510
1,450Set-piece defence1,510
1,423Close games1,653
1,377Winning margin1,743

Match venue compares Mazatlán at home with Cruz Azul away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.

Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.

Starting Lineups

MazatlánMazatlán1:1

Starting XI

33R. RodriguezG
19L. MerollaD
14M. ZaletaM
17J. OvalleF
15B. RubioF
16J. EsquivelD
25S. Godinez3:2
7DuduF
5F. AlmadaD
11Y. BarcenasM
21S. SantosM

Cruz AzulCruz Azul1:1

Starting XI

23K. MierG
33G. PioviD
3O. CamposM
19C. RodriguezF
21G. FernandezF
17A. GarciaD
16J. MarquezM
10A. MontanoF
6E. LiraD
8A. PalavecinoM
22J. Rodarte3:4