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.
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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