Liga MX· Apertura - 9· Estadio BBVA
Monterrey
Cruz Azul1-0
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Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 20 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Monterrey vs Cruz Azul tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Cruz Azul +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.13 | - |
| X2Cruz Azul or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Monterrey +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 71% | 1.41 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| 1XMonterrey or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 60% | 1.66 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| 2Cruz Azul to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 38% | 2.63 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.63 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Cruz Azul -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 29% | 3.45 | - |
| 1Monterrey to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Monterrey -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 8.94 | - |
Monterrey vs Cruz Azul preview & analysis
Match preview
Monterrey host Cruz Azul in the Liga MX (Apertura - 9) at Estadio BBVA on Sunday, 20 September 2026, with kick-off at 01:10 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Monterrey arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 2 matches, scoring 0 and conceding 2. Most recently they drew with Tigres UANL 0-0 at home. They're 10th in the table with 14 points from 10 games. Cruz Azul arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 2 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 5. Most recently they lost to Inter Miami 0-2 away. They're 7th in the table with 17 points from 11 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Monterrey have won 0, Cruz Azul have won 4 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.8 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Cruz Azul narrow favourites: Monterrey 23%, draw 38%, Cruz Azul 39%. We expect around 3.2 goals (1.3 - 1.9 in expected goals), with 62% for over 2.5 and 62% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Monterrey- 13 SeptHTigres UANL0-0
- 7 SeptAToluca0-2
Cruz Azul- 17 SeptAInter Miami0-2
- 13 SeptHClub America4-3
Head to head
Liga MX table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 |  Club America | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +11 | 21 |
| 2 |  Toluca | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | +10 | 20 |
| 3 |  Club Queretaro | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +7 | 20 |
| 4 |  Guadalajara Chivas | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | +7 | 19 |
| 5 |  Club Leon | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 18 |
| 6 |  Atlas | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 18 |
| 7 | Cruz Azul | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | +1 | 17 |
| 8 |  Club Tijuana | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 15 |
| 9 |  Puebla | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 15 |
| 10 | Monterrey | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | +2 | 14 |
| 11 |  CF Pachuca | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | +4 | 13 |
| 12 |  U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 13 |
| 13 |  Tigres UANL | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 13 |
| 14 |  Santos Laguna | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | -4 | 13 |
| 15 |  Atletico San Luis | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -5 | 12 |
| 16 |  Atlante FC | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -5 | 11 |
| 17 |  Necaxa | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -8 | 9 |
| 18 |  FC Juarez | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | -18 | 4 |
Monterrey vs Cruz Azul: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Monterrey vs Cruz Azul?
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Cruz Azul are favourites. Our model gives Monterrey a 23% chance of winning, Cruz Azul 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Monterrey vs Cruz Azul?
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We rate both teams to score at 62%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Monterrey vs Cruz Azul kick off?
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Monterrey vs Cruz Azul kicks off at 01:10 UTC on Sunday, 20 September 2026 at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey.
