The Mexico Liga MX excitement is palpable as Cruz Azul prepares to face Pachuca on 05.04.2026. While Cruz Azul slightly leads the odds, the match promises tight competition. Explore our detailed analysis, including team stats, player info, and expert opinions, before making your bet!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guadalajara Chivas | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 25/11 | 30 |
| 2 | Cruz Azul | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 23/12 | 27 |
| 3 | Toluca | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 19/7 | 26 |
| 4 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 21/12 | 23 |
| 5 | Pachuca | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 15/10 | 22 |
| 6 | Atlas | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 14/16 | 18 |
Key Player Statistics: Cruz Azul vs Pachuca
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | Pachuca | Cruz Azul | 14.09.2025 | 0-1 |
| Liga MX | Cruz Azul | Pachuca | 09.02.2025 | 2-1 |
| Liga MX | Pachuca | Cruz Azul | 29.09.2024 | 2-4 |
| Liga MX | Cruz Azul | Pachuca | 14.01.2024 | 0-1 |
| Liga MX | Pachuca | Cruz Azul | 24.08.2023 | 1-0 |
| Liga MX | Pachuca | Cruz Azul | 02.04.2023 | 0-2 |
| Liga MX | Cruz Azul | Pachuca | 10.07.2022 | 1-2 |
| Liga MX | Pachuca | Cruz Azul | 20.03.2022 | 1-0 |
| Liga MX | Cruz Azul | Pachuca | 30.08.2021 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Pachuca | Cruz Azul | 08.07.2021 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCACAF Champions League | Cruz Azul | Monterrey | 18.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONCACAF Champions League | Monterrey | Cruz Azul | 11.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| CONCACAF Champions League | Cruz Azul | Vancouver FC | 13.02.2026 | 5-0 |
| CONCACAF Champions League | Vancouver FC | Cruz Azul | 05.02.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CDS Tampico Madero | Cruz Azul | 05.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga MX | Mazatlán | Cruz Azul | 21.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga MX | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Cruz Azul | 15.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Liga MX | Cruz Azul | Atletico San Luis | 08.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Liga MX | Santos Laguna | Cruz Azul | 04.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga MX | Monterrey | Cruz Azul | 01.03.2026 | 0-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Cruz Azul VS Pachuca
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Cruz Azul vs Pachuca
htmlThere are fixtures that feel routine on paper. This is not one of them. Cruz Azul hosting Pachuca at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes is a clash that always carries weight, and right now, with La Máquina sitting second in the Liga MX table with 27 points from 12 games, this one carries even more.
Cruz Azul are flying. Twenty-three goals scored, a fearless away record including a stunning 2-0 win at Monterrey, and the kind of momentum that makes neutral fans tune in just to watch. Pachuca, sitting fifth with 22 points, are no pushovers — but they arrive in Mexico City clearly a tier below their hosts right now.
Here's what you need to watch for: the head-to-head record tells a fascinating story. Cruz Azul have won four of the last six meetings between these sides in Liga MX competition. More strikingly, in the last three H2H games played on neutral or Pachuca ground, Cruz Azul have scored four goals in one of them and won two of the three. This is not a team that folds away from home — and at home, they are genuinely dangerous.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Pachuca's defensive solidity. Yes, they've conceded only 10 goals in 12 games. But look closer — their recent away form is a red flag. Losses at Mazatlán and Santos Laguna, plus a goalless draw at Querétaro, show a team that struggles to impose themselves on the road. Cruz Azul's attacking output of 23 goals is nearly double Pachuca's 15. That gap is real.
The disciplinary angle is something sharp bettors should not ignore. Pachuca are a genuinely dirty side. C. Moreno and L. Quiñones each carry red cards already this season, while Eduardo Bauermann has collected eight yellows in 29 appearances. Against a Cruz Azul attack with this much pace and pressure, cards are almost inevitable. The bookings market looks seriously tasty here.
My bold prediction for bettors: expect Cruz Azul to score in both halves and at least one Pachuca player to receive a yellow card before the 60th minute. The Cruz Azul win at odds of 1.57 is solid value given the form gap. If you want bigger returns, back Cruz Azul to win and both teams to score — Pachuca have enough quality to nick one, but not enough to stop the hosts from winning.
I'm going Cruz Azul 2-1. Conviction, not hesitation.
Buckle up. La Máquina is running hot, and Pachuca are walking straight into its path.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Rodríguez | Mexico | 29 | Attacker | 171 | 58 |
| G. Piovi | Argentina | 31 | Defender | 180 | 72 |
| J. Paradela | Argentina | 27 | Attacker | 180 | 72 |
| C. Rotondi | Argentina | 29 | Midfielder | 182 | 74 |
| A. Palavecino | Argentina | 29 | Midfielder | 178 | 73 |
| W. Ditta | Colombia | 29 | Defender | 175 | 65 |
| J. Márquez | Mexico | 25 | Midfielder | 177 | 66 |
| G. Fernández | Uruguay | 31 | Attacker | 186 | 80 |
| A. Gudiño | Mexico | 29 | Goalkeeper | 183 | 86 |
| E. Ochoa | USA | 20 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 68 |
| L. Romero | Argentina | 21 | Attacker | 165 | 64 |
| É. Lira | Mexico | 25 | Defender | 170 | 62 |
| O. Campos | Mexico | 23 | Defender | 174 | 65 |
| A. Montaño | Mexico | 23 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| J. Rodarte | Mexico | 21 | Defender | n/a | 66 |
| K. Velázquez | Mexico | 20 | Midfielder | 175 | 55 |
| A. Morales | Mexico | 20 | Midfielder | 169 | 64 |
| M. Levy | Mexico | 19 | Attacker | 175 | 72 |
| D. Valdez | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Bruno Salgado | Mexico | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Rondón | Venezuela | 36 | Attacker | 186 | 86 |
| V. Guzmán | Mexico | 31 | Midfielder | 176 | 72 |
| L. Rodríguez | Mexico | 35 | Defender | 175 | 75 |
| S. Barreto | Argentina | 26 | Defender | 184 | 74 |
| Eduardo Bauermann | Brazil | 30 | Defender | 186 | 85 |
| C. Moreno | Mexico | 28 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 80 |
| A. Palavecino | Argentina | 29 | Midfielder | 178 | 73 |
| Kenedy | Brazil | 30 | Midfielder | 182 | 77 |
| A. Hurtado | Colombia | 38 | Attacker | 172 | 65 |
| J. López | Mexico | 31 | Midfielder | 164 | 73 |
| S. Jurado | Mexico | 28 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 80 |
| F. Pereira | Uruguay | 26 | Defender | 187 | 77 |
| I. Hernández | Mexico | 25 | Attacker | 180 | 81 |
| P. Pedraza | Mexico | 25 | Midfielder | 185 | 67 |
| B. González | Mexico | 23 | Defender | 172 | 67 |
| C. Sánchez | Mexico | 23 | Defender | 167 | 62 |
| A. Aceves | Mexico | 25 | Defender | 179 | 64 |
| S. Homenchenko | Uruguay | 22 | Midfielder | 186 | 78 |
| Alán Ernesto Bautista Gutiérrez | Mexico | 23 | Midfielder | 168 | 60 |
| E. Montiel | Mexico | 20 | Midfielder | 171 | 60 |
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