Sat, 21 Mar 2026, 03:06
Liga MX
Mexico
Mexico
Full Time
1:1
HT: 0 - 0

Match Timeline

48'
J. Ovalle
Normal Goal
51'
A. Montano🔄
Substitution 1 → J. Paradela
59'
J. Paradela🟨
Yellow Card
61'
J. Marquez🔄
Substitution 2 → N. Ibanez
62'
J. Rodarte🔄
Substitution 3 → C. Ebere
68'
B. Rubio🟨
Yellow Card
70'
A. Palavecino🟨
Yellow Card
75'
S. Santos🟨
Yellow Card
76'
Dudu🔄
Substitution 1 → B. Arce
76'
J. Ovalle🔄
Substitution 2 → M. Lainez
82'
B. Rubio🔄
Substitution 3 → Fabio Gomes
82'
M. Zaleta🔄
Substitution 4 → G. Lopez
83'
L. Merolla🔄
Substitution 5 → A. Leyva
87'
G. Fernandez
Normal Goal → J. Paradela
88'
O. 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

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

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Mazatlán
Mazatlán
Form: L-W-L-W-D
Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul
Form: D-D-W-W-W
Record
3 W
1 D
6 L
7 W
3 D
0 L
Goals Per Game
1.2
Scored
vs
2.3
Scored
2.0
Conceded
vs
0.9
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
10%
Clean Sheets
30%
BTTS
70%
BTTS
70%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:1.8
Away:0.8
Conceded
Home:2.3
Away:1.8
Scored
Home:2.6
Away:2.0
Conceded
Home:0.6
Away:1.2

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1477
Average
1682
Good
Short Term Elo Rating
1470
↓ Momentum (-7)
1773
↑ Momentum (+90)
Expected Outcome
18%
Home Win
24%
Draw
58%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1482
Attack
1601
1466
Defence
1614
Recent Form
1489
Attack
1635
1439
Defence
1622
Post-Match Changes
+6
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

📝 Match Preview

Mazatlán vs Cruz Azul - The Big O Preview
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.70
Expected Value:+19.0%
Confidence:70

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 at home, but their defense is a sieve. In their last 10 games, they've conceded an average of 2.00 goals per game. At home specifically, that number jumps to 2.25 goals conceded per game. That's the kind of defense that invites the net to bulge. On the flip side, Cruz Azul is the team to beat in Liga MX right now, sitting pretty at the top of the table with 26 points. Their attack is firing on all cylinders, averaging 2.30 goals scored per game across their last 10 matches. Away from home, they still manage to bag 2.00 goals per game. When we look at the goal expectancies provided for this fixture, the math is singing the same tune. We're looking at a combined expected goal total of 3.60. That's significantly above the 2.5 line. The bookies are offering 1.70 odds on Over 2.5 Goals. Based on the 3.60 expectancy, the probability of seeing 3 or more goals is roughly 70%. The head-to-head record adds to the excitement. In their last five meetings, four of them saw Over 2.5 goals. Scores like 2-2 and 1-2 suggest both teams can find the back of the net. Cruz Azul's recent form is also impressive; they've won 7 of their last 10, scoring 23 goals. Mazatlán, while struggling with a 30% win rate, has shown they can score at home (1.75 per game), but they leak goals too. So, forget the boring draws and the defensive cages. This is a match made for goal celebration. I'm going with the Over. Key Points: - Mazatlán concedes 2.25 goals per game at home. - Cruz Azul averages 2.30 goals scored per game overall. - Goal Expectancy total is 3.60. - Last 5 H2H matches saw Over 2.5 in 4 games. - Odds of 1.70 offer significant value against a 70% estimated probability. I'm locking in **Over 2.5 Goals** at 1.70 odds. Let the goals flow!

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📝 Match Preview

Mazatlán vs Cruz Azul - Liga MX Betting Preview
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:1.50
Expected Value:+5.0%
Confidence:70

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 games. In contrast, Mazatlán languishes near the bottom with just 10 points from 11 matches. This isn't just a numbers game; it's a clash of form. Cruz Azul's recent performance is the headline. They have gone unbeaten in their last 10 Liga MX games, securing 7 wins and 3 draws. Their attack is potent, averaging 2.30 goals per game overall, with a specific away scoring rate of 2.00 goals per game. Defensively, they are solid, conceding only 0.90 goals per game on average. Their shot volume is also superior, averaging 17.20 shots per game compared to Mazatlán's 10.60. The shot accuracy is similar at roughly 39.8%, but Cruz Azul lands more shots on target (6.40 vs 4.30). This statistical dominance suggests a high probability of victory. Mazatlán, however, is struggling. Their last 10 games show 3 wins and 6 losses. At home, they score 1.75 goals per game but concede a worrying 2.25 goals per game. Their clean sheet rate is a dismal 10%. While they have won 50% of their home games, their defensive frailty is the key weakness here. They conceded 5 goals to Monterrey and 4 to Club America recently. This vulnerability plays directly into Cruz Azul's high-scoring away form. Fatigue is a factor worth noting. Cruz Azul played 4 matches in the last 14 days, including a CONCACAF Champions League draw on March 18. They have 3 days rest before kickoff on March 21. Mazatlán has had 5 days rest after playing only 1 match in that period. While fatigue might slightly dampen Cruz Azul's energy, the quality gap is too significant to ignore. The head-to-head record also favors Cruz Azul, with 3 wins to Mazatlán's 2 in 9 meetings, and the last three encounters ended in draws or away wins for Azul. The goal expectancy inputs support an attacking outcome. The model projects 1.48 goals for Mazatlán and 2.12 for Cruz Azul, totaling 3.60 expected goals. This suggests a high probability of an Over 2.5 Goals outcome. However, the market consensus fair probability for Over 2.5 is 55.26%, which at odds of 1.70 implies negative value. The real value lies in the winner. Cruz Azul's 70% win rate in their last 10 games, combined with their top-table standing, suggests a true win probability around 70%. At odds of 1.50 (implied 66.7%), this offers a positive Expected Value of roughly 5%. This meets the strict value threshold. Key Points: - Cruz Azul are top of the table (26 pts) and unbeaten in 10 games. - Mazatlán are 16th (10 pts) with a poor defensive record (2.25 goals conceded per home game). - Cruz Azul averages 17.20 shots per game vs Mazatlán's 10.60. - Goal expectancy totals 3.60, favoring Over 2.5, but market fair probability suggests negative value on goals markets. - Fatigue is a minor concern for Cruz Azul (3 days rest), but form overrides it. In summary, the math points to a clear favorite. Cruz Azul's dominance in the standings and recent form provides a compelling edge. I recommend backing the visitors to secure the three points.

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Mazatlán vs Cruz Azul - Betting Preview
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.70
Expected Value:+19.0%
Confidence:70

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 3 wins. The form book, clear it is. Goals, many will be scored, the data suggests. Combined goal expectancy, 3.6 goals total. Over 2.5 Goals, likely it is. Tired, Cruz Azul might be. Four matches in 14 days, they have played. Mazatlán, five days rest, only one match. Fatigue, a factor it is. But dominant, Cruz Azul remains. Away goals scored, 2.00 per game. Mazatlán, 2.00 goals conceded per game. Defensive frailty, Mazatlán shows. Head-to-head, history tells a story. Draws, common they are. 4 draws in 9 matches. But recent form, it overrides history. Cruz Azul, unbeaten in last 10. Mazatlán, struggling they are. Do or do not bet, there is no try. But hedge your bets, you should. Over 2.5 Goals, the choice it is. Value, here we find. Odds 1.70, fair they are not. Probability of success, 70% estimated. Patience, you need. But act, you must when the edge is there.

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Mazatlán vs Cruz Azul - Betting Preview
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:1.50
Expected Value:+12.5%
Confidence:75

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 table with 26 points, undefeated in their last 10 games (7 wins, 3 draws). Mazatlán is struggling near the bottom in 16th place with just 10 points, having lost 6 of their last 10 matches. The gap is massive. Cruz Azul scores 2.3 goals per game on average, while Mazatlán concedes 2.0 goals per game. When you combine a high-scoring away team with a leaky home defense, the goals are going to come. The head-to-head record shows Cruz Azul has the edge, with 3 wins to Mazatlán's 2 in 9 meetings. The last time they met, it was a 1-1 draw, but this time the form book is heavily in Cruz Azul's favor. Even with Cruz Azul playing 4 matches in the last 14 days compared to Mazatlán's 1, their quality should still shine through. The goal expectancy suggests a combined 3.6 goals, which supports an Over 2.5, but the safest and most valuable play is backing the away team to win. The odds for an Away Win are sitting at 1.50. Given Cruz Azul's dominance and Mazatlán's poor form, the probability of a Cruz Azul victory is high enough to make this a clear value bet. Don't be afraid to take the meat. This is the one where you can confidently back the visitors. Key Points: - Cruz Azul tops the table (26 pts) while Mazatlán is 16th (10 pts). - Cruz Azul is unbeaten in last 10 games (7W, 3D). Mazatlán has lost 6 of last 10. - Goal Expectancy suggests 3.6 goals, favoring Over 2.5 Goals. - Cruz Azul Away Win is the primary value bet. The recommended selection is an Away Win for Cruz Azul.

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