Monterrey (W) vs Cruz Azul (W): Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 January

Monterrey (W)
6th place in Apertura
1
2-1
FT
21/01/2026 22:00
Cruz Azul (W)
7th place in Apertura
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Monterrey (W) vs Cruz Azul (W) on 21 January 2026 (kick-off: 22:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Monterrey (W) vs Cruz Azul (W) preview before placing your bet.

  • Monterrey (W) are currently 6th with 32 points after 17 matches.
  • Cruz Azul (W) sit 7th with 28 points from 17 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Monterrey (W) to win with probability 47%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Monterrey (W), who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Cruz Azul (W) have one win, while 0 matches ended in draws.
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Monterrey (W) vs Cruz Azul (W) - Prediction & Odds

Monterrey (W)
Monterrey (W)
Cruz Azul (W)
Cruz Azul (W)
2026-01-21 22:00
47
27
26
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
3.00
1.81
FT
2-1 1-0
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weather
17°C
STANDINGS UP TO 21/01/2026
Apertura PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Tigres (W) Tigres (W)
42 17 13 3 1 60 11 49
02 Pachuca (W) Pachuca (W)
42 17 13 3 1 60 20 40
03 Club America (W) Club America (W)
38 17 12 2 3 56 22 34
04 Toluca (W) Toluca (W)
35 17 10 5 2 35 17 18
05 Chivas Guadalajara (W) Chivas Guadalajara (W)
33 17 10 3 4 29 17 12
06 Monterrey (W) Monterrey (W)
32 17 10 2 5 38 24 14
07 Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
28 17 8 4 5 42 27 15
08 Juarez FC (W) Juarez FC (W)
27 17 7 6 4 24 17 7
09 Leon (W) Leon (W)
27 17 8 3 6 32 33 -1
10 Saint Louis Athletica (W) Saint Louis Athletica (W)
25 17 7 4 6 24 27 -3
11 Unam Pumas (W) Unam Pumas (W)
23 17 7 2 8 35 32 3
12 Atlas (W) Atlas (W)
22 17 6 4 7 28 33 -5
13 Tijuana (W) Tijuana (W)
15 17 4 3 10 19 33 -14
14 Queretaro (W) Queretaro (W)
13 17 3 4 10 17 50 -33
15 Santos Laguna (W) Santos Laguna (W)
12 17 3 3 11 19 40 -21
16 Club Necaxa (W) Club Necaxa (W)
8 17 2 2 13 9 40 -31
17 Puebla (W) Puebla (W)
6 17 1 3 13 8 43 -35
18 Mazatlan FC (W) Mazatlan FC (W)
2 17 0 2 15 9 58 -49
Clausura PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Club America (W) Club America (W)
42 17 13 3 1 44 13 31
02 Monterrey (W) Monterrey (W)
40 17 12 4 1 39 8 31
03 Tigres (W) Tigres (W)
37 17 11 4 2 41 13 28
04 Pachuca (W) Pachuca (W)
36 17 11 3 3 46 15 31
05 Chivas Guadalajara (W) Chivas Guadalajara (W)
34 17 9 7 1 27 13 14
06 Toluca (W) Toluca (W)
33 17 10 3 4 38 26 12
07 Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
31 17 9 4 4 38 19 19
08 Juarez FC (W) Juarez FC (W)
29 17 8 5 4 27 18 9
09 Tijuana (W) Tijuana (W)
28 17 8 4 5 31 23 8
10 Unam Pumas (W) Unam Pumas (W)
22 17 6 4 7 23 29 -6
11 Saint Louis Athletica (W) Saint Louis Athletica (W)
21 17 6 3 8 20 32 -12
12 Mazatlan FC (W) Mazatlan FC (W)
18 17 5 3 9 19 27 -8
13 Leon (W) Leon (W)
16 17 4 4 9 32 35 -3
14 Atlas (W) Atlas (W)
12 17 3 3 11 22 40 -18
15 Puebla (W) Puebla (W)
11 17 3 2 12 11 46 -35
16 Santos Laguna (W) Santos Laguna (W)
9 17 2 3 12 14 29 -15
17 Queretaro (W) Queretaro (W)
5 17 1 2 14 11 46 -35
18 Club Necaxa (W) Club Necaxa (W)
4 17 1 1 15 11 62 -51
Head To Head
12/08/2025 17:30
Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
4 - 0
Monterrey (W) Monterrey (W)
Mex MFW
03/03/2025 17:45
Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
2 - 3
Monterrey (W) Monterrey (W)
Mex MFW
08/09/2024 21:30
Monterrey (W) Monterrey (W)
1 - 0
Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
Mex MFW
25/01/2024 23:00
Monterrey (W) Monterrey (W)
5 - 0
Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
Mex MFW
12/08/2023 14:00
Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
0 - 3
Monterrey (W) Monterrey (W)
Mex MFW
10/02/2023 17:45
Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
0 - 3
Monterrey (W) Monterrey (W)
Mex MFW
Monterrey (W)
5
83%
Draw
0
0%
Cruz Azul (W)
1
17%
Monterrey (W) Monterrey (W) Last 6 matches
17/01/2026 21:00
Queretaro (W) 0 - 1 Monterrey (W) Mex MFW
11/01/2026 20:00
Monterrey (W) 5 - 0 Club Necaxa (W) Mex MFW
04/01/2026 20:00
Monterrey (W) 4 - 0 Puebla (W) Mex MFW
09/11/2025 21:15
Club America (W) 5 - 0 Monterrey (W) Mex MFW
06/11/2025 21:15
Monterrey (W) 1 - 1 Club America (W) Mex MFW
31/10/2025 23:00
Monterrey (W) 2 - 1 Atlas (W) Mex MFW
Win
67%
Draw
17%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
16/01/2026 17:45
Cruz Azul (W) 1 - 0 Pachuca (W) Mex MFW
10/01/2026 17:45
Cruz Azul (W) 0 - 0 Chivas Guadalajara (W) Mex MFW
05/01/2026 20:00
Leon (W) 0 - 5 Cruz Azul (W) Mex MFW
16/11/2025 19:00
Tigres (W) 2 - 1 Cruz Azul (W) Mex MFW
13/11/2025 20:00
Cruz Azul (W) 1 - 1 Tigres (W) Mex MFW
08/11/2025 23:00
Pachuca (W) 0 - 5 Cruz Azul (W) Mex MFW
Win
50%
Draw
33%
Lost
17%
Goals
Scored
603
Avg. per game
2.24
Conceded
275
Avg. per game
1.02
Scored
288
Avg. per game
1.39
Conceded
328
Avg. per game
1.58
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 269 matches
YesNo
224 (83%)45 (17%)
In last 269 matches
NoYes
143 (69%)64 (31%)
Monterrey (W)

Monterrey (W)

Recent matches

Cruz Azul (W)

Cruz Azul (W)

Under /Over

(91%)41 4(9%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

/Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Monterrey (W) Monterrey (W)
Cruz Azul (W) Cruz Azul (W)
Shots
Monterrey (W)
Monterrey (W)
Total shots
12.15 avg / game
Blocked
10 total
Avg. 3.33
Cruz Azul (W)
Cruz Azul (W)
Total shots
9.90 avg / game
Blocked
5 total
Avg. 5.00
Total passes
2210
Avg. 442 / game
Accurate
79%
Ball possession
53%
Total passes
491
Avg. 491 / game
Accurate
82%
Ball possession
50%
OTHERS
Monterrey (W)
Monterrey (W)
269
Played games
Cruz Azul (W)
Cruz Azul (W)
207
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.41
109
Clean sheets
46
0.22
4.49
1207
Corners
835
4.03
0.18
48
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.05
13
Offsides
2
0.01
0.07
20
GK saves
13
0.06
Monterrey (W)
Monterrey (W)
DISCIPLINARY
Cruz Azul (W)
Cruz Azul (W)
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.44
387
Yellow card
295
1.43
0.06
16
Red card
12
0.06
0.20
53
Fouls
6
0.03
0.29
77
Tackles
15
0.07