Our Cruz Azul vs Monterrey Prediction: 1-1
Cruz Azul vs Monterrey in the CONCACAF Champions Cup is scheduled for an 03:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 18, 2026. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cruz Azul's Last Match – Monterrey vs Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-2 CONCACAF Champions Cup success over Monterrey on March 11. In that match, Cruz Azul controlled 52% of possession and managed 16 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Monterrey | 48% | 6 (2) | 0.12 | 5 |
 Cruz Azul | 52% | 16 (5) | 0.37 | 6 |
Monterrey's Last Match – Monterrey vs Cruz Azul
After suffering a 2-3 CONCACAF Champions Cup loss to Cruz Azul, Monterrey must win to get back on track. In that match, Monterrey recorded 48% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterrey | 48% | 6 (2) | 0.12 | 5 |
| Cruz Azul | 52% | 16 (5) | 0.37 | 6 |
Cruz Azul vs Monterrey Stats
Key Stats
| Cruz Azul | Monterrey | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.46 | Attacking Strength | 2.04 |
| 0.68 | Defence Strength | 0.49 |
| 2.8 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 9/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 2.7 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cruz Azul are averaging 2.7 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Monterrey average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.