Mazatlan FC vs CF Cruz Azul Prediction & Picks - Liga MX
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by Carlos Zabala | in Liga MX Picks
Mazatlán began this Liga MX season losing its first five matches, a more than negative outcome for a club whose existence is controversial due to ownership issues, the team's relocation, and even speculation that this would be the last year for the "Cañoneros." Starting with the sixth matchday, when they defeated Santos Laguna, Mazatlán turned things around. They added two more victories, the most important of this tournament being a 4-2 win against León with goals from four different players. But immediately afterward, a dose of reality hit them with a 2-0 loss against América.
Mazatlán is currently 16th in the Liga MX standings and is running out of time to climb into the playoffs in this short tournament. To do so, they would need to defeat Cruz Azul on Friday.
Cruz Azul has dramatically increased its chances of winning this league; this is obvious after its spectacular start, where they have accumulated 26 out of a possible 33 points, even surpassing the current dominant force in Mexican soccer, Toluca. Furthermore, Cruz Azul comes into this match emboldened after eliminating Monterrey from the Concacaf Champions League.
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Mazatlan FC vs CF Cruz Azul Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3
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33 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | +13 |
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16
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15 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | -15 |
Mazatlan FC and CF Cruz Azul Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 15, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 6, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 3, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 27, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 22, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 15, 2026 - Liga MX
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 6, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 27, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 6, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 16, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 9, 2026 - Liga MX
Nov 7, 2025 - Liga MX
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 15, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 3, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 22, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 15, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 31, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 13, 2026 - Liga MX
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 17, 2026 - Concachampions
Mar 14, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 10, 2026 - Concachampions
Mar 7, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 3, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 28, 2026 - Liga MX
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 17, 2026 - Concachampions
Mar 7, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 21, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 15, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 12, 2026 - Concachampions
Jan 17, 2026 - Liga MX
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 14, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 10, 2026 - Concachampions
Mar 3, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 28, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 7, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 4, 2026 - Concachampions
Mazatlan FC against CF Cruz Azul : Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
50 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Jul 12, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 6, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Feb 28, 2025 - Liga MX
Aug 13, 2024 - Leagues Cup
Jul 6, 2024 - Liga MX
Jan 27, 2024 - Liga MX
Mazatlan FC against CF Cruz Azul Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Substitutes
A. Alcaraz
DefenderRamiro Franco
A. Leyva
A. Saavedra
A. Herrera
ForwardG. Lopez
Fabio
D. Hernandez
M. Lainez
B. Arce
A. Gudino
DefenderJ. Diaz
MidfielderJ. Paradela
I. Silva
D. Valdez
A. Castro
ForwardL. Romero
A. Morales Rosas
O. Ebere
N. Ibanez
Missing players
J. Orozco
Most goals and assists
Mazatlan FC
CF Cruz Azul
J. Ovalle
(4 Goals)
, 
B. Rubio
(4 Goals)
J. Paradela
(7 Goals)
F. Almada
(3 Assists)
J. Paradela
(5 Assists)
Mazatlan FC - CF Cruz Azul Key Points
- Cruz Azul had 16 shots in their last victory against Monterrey
- Mazatlán only generated an xG of 0.97 in their last match against América
- Mazatlán only attempted 264 passes in their loss against América
- Cruz Azul created 5 clear scoring opportunities in their match against Monterrey
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Our Mazatlan FC vs CF Cruz Azul Prediction
América managed 33 shots against Mazatlán; In that last game, goalkeeper Ricardo Rodriguez's goal didn't fall by a miracle. In fact, the Mazatlán goalkeeper made 10 saves, and otherwise, it would have been a heavy defeat.
At Estadio El Encanto, Mazatlán has won their last two matches, but their defensive lapses against América suggest they will have little luck against Cruz Azul, who are averaging two goals per game in this Liga MX season.
Our prediction for Mazatlán vs. Cruz Azul is: Cruz Azul -1.5.
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