Our Necaxa vs Cruz Azul Prediction: 1-1
Necaxa vs Cruz Azul in the Mexico Liga MX is scheduled for an 01:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday October 22, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Necaxa vs Cruz Azul prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Necaxa's Last Match – Necaxa vs Pachuca
After suffering a 0-1 Mexico Liga MX loss to Pachuca, Necaxa must win to get back on track. In that match, Necaxa recorded 56% possession, attempting 13 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Necaxa | 56% | 13 (4) | 1.32 | 73 |
 Pachuca | 44% | 6 (1) | 0.9 | 24 |
Cruz Azul's Last Match – Tigres UANL vs Cruz Azul
Determined to get back to winning ways, Cruz Azul must win after their 1-1 Mexico Liga MX draw against Tigres UANL on October 5. In that match, Cruz Azul saw 65% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tigres UANL | 35% | 8 (4) | 1.23 | 50 |
 Cruz Azul | 65% | 11 (5) | 1.42 | 38 |
Necaxa vs Cruz Azul Stats
Key Stats
| Necaxa | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 1.17 |
| 0.86 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Necaxa are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Cruz Azul average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.