Mexico · Liga MX · Apertura - 503:00
Cruz AzulDLWWW

0 – 2

Sunday, 23 August 2026

AtlasDWDLD

Estadio Banorte · Referee Guillermo Pacheco Larios, Mexico · Analysis updated 16:37 UTC

Cruz Azul vs Atlas Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.65 expected goals for Cruz Azul and 1.83 for Atlas, a combined total of 3.47. That distribution gives Atlas the largest share of the 1X2 market at 42%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 67% for over 2.5 goals and 68% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 42% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Draw/Away

64.7% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.65 – 1.83

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Cruz Azul home form

    7 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Atlas away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Atlas to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 42%, against 35% / 22% / 42% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.65 goals for Cruz Azul and 1.83 for Atlas, a combined 3.47 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Cruz Azul win35%
Draw22%
Atlas win42%

Double chance 1X

58%

Double chance 12

78%

Double chance X2

65%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals86%
Over 2.5 goals67%
Over 3.5 goals46%
Both teams to score68%

Correct score

  • 1–19.3%
  • 1–28.5%
  • 2–17.7%
  • 2–27.0%
  • 0–15.7%

Recent form

Cruz Azul

  • 2026-10-02T02:30:00.000Z · A vs Club America · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-26T22:50:00.000Z · H vs Toluca · 3-3 (D)
  • 2026-09-20T01:10:00.000Z · A vs Monterrey · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z · A vs Inter Miami · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-13T03:15:00.000Z · H vs Club America · 4-3 (W)

Atlas

  • 2026-09-26T03:00:00.000Z · A vs Club Tijuana · 3-2 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T23:00:00.000Z · H vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-12T23:05:00.000Z · A vs Toluca · 2-5 (L)
  • 2026-09-06T03:00:00.000Z · H vs Atlante FC · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-29T23:00:00.000Z · H vs Club Queretaro · 1-3 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Club America106311121
2Toluca116231020
3Club Queretaro10622720
4Guadalajara Chivas11542719
5Leon11533318
6Atlas11533-118
7Cruz Azul10514116
8Club Tijuana10433115
9Puebla11434-115
10Monterrey10424214
11Tigres UANL11344-213
12CF Pachuca10334412
13U.N.A.M. - Pumas10334-212
14Atletico San Luis10334-412
15Atlante FC11254-511
16Santos Laguna10316-510
17Necaxa10226-88
18FC Juarez11119-184

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 64.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 68% and over 2.5 goals at 67%.

A 65% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.