Our Cruz Azul vs Pachuca Prediction: 1-1
Cruz Azul vs Pachuca in the Mexico Liga MX is scheduled for an 01:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 5, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cruz Azul's Last Match – Cruz Azul vs Atletico Nacional Medellin
Cruz Azul will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-0 Club Friendly List victory over Atletico Nacional Medellin on March 26.
Pachuca's Last Match – Pachuca vs Toluca
Pachuca will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Mexico Liga MX draw with Toluca on March 22. In that match, Pachuca saw 48% of the ball and created 12 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pachuca | 48% | 12 (4) | 0.67 | 54 |
 Toluca | 52% | 6 (2) | 0.55 | 33 |
Cruz Azul vs Pachuca Stats
Key Stats
| Cruz Azul | Pachuca | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Attacking Strength | 0.74 |
| 0.74 | Defence Strength | 0.72 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cruz Azul are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Pachuca average 1.3 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Cruz Azul 21-9
Pachuca 13-7
What are the odds for this match?
Cruz Azul to win: @1.65
Draw: @4.2
Pachuca to win: @4.75
Lineups
Cruz Azul (3-4-2-1) : Andres Gudino, Willer Ditta, Amaury Garcia, Gonzalo Piovi, Jorge Luis Rodarte Barragan, Jeremy Marquez, Nicolas Ibanez, Luka Romero, Osinachi Christian Ebere, Carlos Rodriguez, Jose Paradela
Pachuca (4-2-3-1) : Carlos Moreno, Carlos Sanchez, Eduardo Bauermann, Sergio Barreto, Brian Garcia, Victor Guzman, Elias Montiel, Robert Kenedy, Christian Rivera, Oussama Idrissi, Salomon Rondon