Our Pachuca vs Cruz Azul Prediction: 1-1
Pachuca vs Cruz Azul in the Mexico Liga MX is scheduled for an 23:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 13, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Pachuca 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.
→ View Today's Full-Time Score Predictions
Recent Form Insights
Pachuca's Last Match – Club America vs Pachuca
Pachuca will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 Mexico Liga MX defeat against Club America on August 31. In that match, Pachuca recorded 54% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Club America | 46% | 10 (6) | 0.67 | 56 |
 Pachuca | 54% | 5 (4) | 0.88 | 69 |
Cruz Azul's Last Match – Chivas Guadalajara vs Cruz Azul
Determined to maintain their recent success, Cruz Azul must win following their 2-1 Mexico Liga MX victory against Chivas Guadalajara on August 31. In that match, Cruz Azul had 38% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chivas Guadalajara | 62% | 15 (5) | 2.17 | 53 |
 Cruz Azul | 38% | 9 (7) | 0.38 | 19 |
Pachuca vs Cruz Azul Stats
Key Stats
| Pachuca | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.87 | Attacking Strength | 1.27 |
| 0.48 | Defence Strength | 0.74 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Pachuca are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Cruz Azul average 1.8 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Pachuca 15-13
Cruz Azul 18-18
What are the odds for this match?
Pachuca to win: @2.7
Draw: @3.3
Cruz Azul to win: @2.7
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8
Lineups
Pachuca (4-2-3-1) : Carlos Moreno, Brian Garcia, Eduardo Bauermann, Sergio Barreto, Daniel Aceves, Alan Bautista, Elias Montiel, Alexei Dominguez, Luis Quinones, Oussama Idrissi, Jhonder Cadiz
Cruz Azul (3-4-2-1) : Kevin Mier, Willer Ditta, Jesus Orozco, Gonzalo Piovi, Jorge Sanchez, Ignacio Rivero, Carlos Rodriguez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Jose Paradela, Luka Romero, Gabriel Fernandez
Toluca 
Tigres UANL 
Cruz Azul 
Club America 
Monterrey 
Chivas Guadalajara 
Tijuana 
Juarez FC 
Pachuca 
Unam Pumas 
Santos Laguna 
Queretaro 
Necaxa 
Atlas 
Atletico San Luis 
Mazatlan FC 
Leon 
Puebla