Liga MX
Tijuana vs Cruz Azul
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 - 04:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio Caliente
Tijuana vs Cruz Azul Prediction & Stats - Liga MX 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Tijuana vs Cruz Azul carries real history into this round of the Liga MX.
The two sides meet on 17/08 (Monday) at Estadio Caliente, 04:00 (UK time).
Read the Tijuana vs Cruz Azul prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Tijuana vs Cruz Azul
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Tijuana vs Cruz Azul call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Tijuana or Draw
Last updated on 17-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Cruz Azul the side to beat, with roughly 28% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Liga MX odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Tijuana Preview
Tijuana reach this fixture 3 match into their Liga MX. Here is where Los Xolos stand:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2.33 points per game
4 scored, at 1.33 a game
1 conceded, at 0.33 a game
Los Xolos, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Morad Daoudi El Ghezouani, 2 goals
Most assists: Jonathan Yael Padilla Sandoval, 1 assists
Recent results — Tijuana
31/07/2026 23:00
24/07/2026 23:00
16/07/2026 23:10
25/04/2026 21:07
22/04/2026 23:06
Cruz Azul: how they are travelling
Cruz Azul come in 3 matches into their Liga MX.
Here is what La Máquina have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
7 scored, at 2.33 a game
6 conceded, at 2 a game
La Máquina, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ángel Jeremy Márquez Castañeda, 2 goals
Most assists: Carlos Alberto Rodríguez Gómez, 2 assists
Recent results — La Máquina
01/08/2026 23:00
21/07/2026 21:00
17/07/2026 21:00
24/05/2026 21:00
21/05/2026 22:00
The head-to-head favours Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul have generally come out ahead of Los Xolos in their recent meetings.
From 33 match(es):
Cruz Azul: 15 win(s)
Tijuana: 9 win(s)
Drawn: 9
That trend is worth factoring into the Tijuana vs Cruz Azul prediction.
Form comparison Tijuana vs Cruz Azul
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Tijuana
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
|
2.33 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 2.5 | 0 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.07 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1.17 | 1.36 |
Away Team
Cruz Azul
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 4.33 | 4 | 5 |
| Scored | 2.33 | 2 | 3 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.26 | 2.18 | 2.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.27 | 1.43 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
After analyzing Tijuana vs Cruz Azul, we expect a high-scoring match, making over 2.5 goals the best betting option. This means the match needs at least three goals for the bet to win.
Both teams have been in strong form, so this match has all the ingredients for a high-scoring result.
👉 Prediction: Tijuana to Win
Our betting tip for this match is a Tijuana win. They have the quality to overcome Cruz Azul.
Additionally, the support at Estadio Caliente has consistently improved their performances, and we expect that home energy to push them towards a victory.
Fixture information - Tijuana vs Cruz Azul
Match: Tijuana vs Cruz Azul
Competition: Liga MX
Date: Monday, 17/08/2026
Kick-off: 04:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio Caliente
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Stats
The statistics for La Jauria vs Los Celestes that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 2.93
Both Teams to Score
67%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 73%
Over 2.5+
67%
League: 60%
Cards
3
League: 4.33
Corners
7.67
League: 10.77
Home Team
Tijuana
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
|
2.33 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 2.5 | 0 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.07 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1.17 | 1.36 |
Away Team
Cruz Azul
Mexico - Liga MX
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 4.33 | 4 | 5 |
| Scored | 2.33 | 2 | 3 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.26 | 2.18 | 2.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.27 | 1.43 |
Corners
8 / Match
+25% Corners / Match
Cruz Azul received +25% more corners than Tijuana in the Liga MX
10 / Match
Atlético San Luis
(1)
León
(3)
Tigres UANL
(1)(7)
Atlante
(7)
Puebla
(4)
Atlético San Luis
Cards
1.33 / Match
+26% Cards / Match
Cruz Azul received +26% more cards than Tijuana in the Liga MX
1.67 / Match
Atlético San Luis
(2)
León
(0)
Tigres UANL
(2)(2)
Atlante
(2)
Puebla
(1)
Atlético San Luis
Goals Scored
1.33 / Match
+75%
Cruz Azul is +75% better in terms of goals scored
2.33 / Match
Atlético San Luis
(0)
León
(1)
Tigres UANL
(3)(2)
Atlante
(2)
Puebla
(3)
Atlético San Luis
Goals Conceded
0.33 / Match
+84%
Cruz Azul condeded +84% more goals than Tijuana
2 / Match
Atlético San Luis
(0)
León
(0)
Tigres UANL
(1)(3)
Atlante
(1)
Puebla
(2)
Atlético San Luis
Liga MX Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Monterrey
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 2.25 |
| 2 |
Atlas
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 2.25 |
| 3 |
América
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 4 |
Tijuana
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 5 |
Toluca
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Pumas UNAM
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 7 |
Querétaro
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 8 |
Cruz Azul
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 9 |
Necaxa
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 10 |
Atlante
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 11 |
Puebla
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 12 |
Guadalajara
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Pachuca
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 14 |
León
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Atlético San Luis
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 16 |
Tigres UANL
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 1 | 0.25 |
| 17 |
Santos Laguna
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Juárez
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 13 | -11 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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