Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Stats: Head-to-head Record and Historical Context
Monterrey host Cruz Azul at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey in Liga MX Apertura 2026, round “Apertura - 9”, with kick-off scheduled for 20 September 2026 at 01:00 UTC. Monterrey vs Cruz Azul stats take on added significance here, as the home side look to climb from 11th place, where they sit on 10 points with a goal difference of +3 after 7 matches.
Cruz Azul arrive in a stronger league position, 4th in the Apertura table with 15 points and a goal difference of +2 from 8 games, currently in the zone described as “Promotion - Liga MX (Apertura - Play Offs: Quarter-finals)”. With Monterrey strong at home and Cruz Azul productive away, this fixture carries weight in the early play-off race and will be closely watched by those studying Monterrey vs Cruz Azul stats ahead of kick-off at Estadio BBVA.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a tightly contested matchup across recent competitive meetings between Monterrey and Cruz Azul.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Monterrey wins: 0
- Draws: 2
- Cruz Azul wins: 3
Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Timeline & Historical Context
The Monterrey vs Cruz Azul timeline in the provided data spans Liga MX and CONCACAF Champions League fixtures, underlining how this pairing has extended beyond domestic competition. Across these matches, Cruz Azul have generally had the upper hand, but there have been tight contests and shared points along the way.
On 9 March 2025 in Liga MX Clausura - 11 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in D.F., Cruz Azul and Monterrey drew 1-1, with the score also 1-1 at half-time. Later, on 26 October 2025 in Liga MX Apertura - 15 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City, Cruz Azul recorded a 2-0 home win over Monterrey after leading 1-0 at the break. These league results underline Cruz Azul’s ability to take points when hosting this matchup.
The rivalry then carried into the CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 in 2026. On 11 March 2026 at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey led 2-1 at half-time but ultimately lost 2-3 to Cruz Azul over 90 minutes. The return leg on 18 March 2026 at Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Puebla ended 1-1, with Monterrey ahead 1-0 at half-time before Cruz Azul equalised. Combined with the Liga MX meeting on 1 March 2026 at Estadio BBVA, where Cruz Azul won 2-0 after a 1-0 half-time lead, the Monterrey vs Cruz Azul timeline in this period highlights Cruz Azul’s capacity to get results both home and away and to respond even when trailing at the interval.
Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Monterrey vs Cruz Azul head-to-head breakdown from these five fixtures shows Cruz Azul as the more efficient side in both results and scoring output.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Monterrey 4 - 9 Cruz Azul
- Average Goals per Match: Monterrey 0.80 vs Cruz Azul 1.80
Venue Split Performance:
- At Estadio BBVA: 3 matches played here — Monterrey won 0 (as home side), Cruz Azul won 2 (as away side), 1 draw
- At Cruz Azul’s home grounds (Estadio Olímpico Universitario / Estadio Cuauhtemoc): 2 matches played here — Cruz Azul won 1 (as home side), Monterrey won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Monterrey vs Cruz Azul last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 18 March 2026: Cruz Azul 1-1 Monterrey (Half-time: 0-1) – CONCACAF Champions League, Round of 16
- 11 March 2026: Monterrey 2-3 Cruz Azul (Half-time: 2-1) – CONCACAF Champions League, Round of 16
- 1 March 2026: Monterrey 0-2 Cruz Azul (Half-time: 0-1) – Liga MX Clausura - 8
- 26 October 2025: Cruz Azul 2-0 Monterrey (Half-time: 1-0) – Liga MX Apertura - 15
- 9 March 2025: Cruz Azul 1-1 Monterrey (Half-time: 1-1) – Liga MX Clausura - 11
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Monterrey Matches Results and Stats
For Monterrey, season to date in Liga MX Apertura 2026 shows a mixed but competitive profile. They have 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats from 7 matches, with 13 goals scored and 10 conceded. At Estadio BBVA they have been relatively strong, winning 2 of 4 home games, drawing 1 and losing 1, with an attacking average of 2.5 goals scored per home match and 1.5 conceded. Their form line of DLLWW suggests some inconsistency, but the goal difference of +3 indicates they usually compete well and can score in volume at home.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 3 (season to date)
Last 5 Cruz Azul Matches Results and Stats
Cruz Azul’s season to date in Liga MX Apertura 2026 reflects a more results-driven start, with 5 wins and 3 defeats from 8 matches and no draws. They have scored 16 and conceded 14, pointing to high-event games at both ends of the pitch. Away from home they have been effective, winning 2 of 3 away fixtures and losing just once, with 7 goals scored and 5 conceded, an average of 2.3 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per away match. The form sequence WWWLL underlines that they can put together winning runs, although defensive vulnerability remains.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 3 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Overall, the historical Monterrey vs Cruz Azul stats point towards a matchup where Cruz Azul have held the edge in both results and scoring, winning 3 of the 5 recorded meetings and outscoring Monterrey 9-4. The venue split further underlines Cruz Azul’s confidence at Estadio BBVA, with two wins and a draw from three visits. However, Monterrey’s current home scoring rate in Apertura 2026 and their positive goal difference suggest they remain a dangerous host, particularly in attack. Cruz Azul’s stronger league position and productive away record balance that out, hinting at a contest where the visitors’ offensive threat and past head-to-head success are offset by Monterrey’s home strengths and motivation to correct the recent H2H trend. The statistical trends lean slightly towards Cruz Azul on historical evidence, but the combination of Monterrey’s home form and both teams’ attacking numbers points to a competitive fixture with potential for goals at Estadio BBVA.
Monterrey vs Cruz Azul H2H Statistics updated on 15 September 2026.
