Cruz Azul vs Club America Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Recent Meetings

Cruz Azul host Club America at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City on 13 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 03:00 UTC in the Liga MX 2026 Apertura, Round 8. This Cruz Azul vs Club America stats preview comes with both clubs well placed in the table: Cruz Azul sit 6th with 12 points and a goal difference of +1, while Club America lead the standings in 1st place on 16 points and a goal difference of +10.

The stakes are significant in the Apertura context. Cruz Azul are firmly in the race for the Liga MX (Apertura - Play Offs: Quarter-finals) positions, while Club America are looking to consolidate top spot and underline their status as early title favourites. With both sides already showing strong attacking numbers this season, this clásico capitalino promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the Apertura schedule.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Cruz Azul and Club America across league and play-off meetings.

Previous meetings: 5
Cruz Azul wins: 2
Draws: 2
Club America wins: 1

Cruz Azul vs Club America Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Cruz Azul vs Club America timeline from the available matches, the rivalry has produced a mix of league and high-stakes knockout encounters. The most recent clash came on 12 April 2026 in Liga MX 2025 Clausura - Round 14 at Estadio Azteca, where Club America and Cruz Azul drew 1-1 (half-time 1-1), underlining how balanced this fixture can be even when America play at home.

On 19 October 2025, in Liga MX 2025 Apertura - Round 13 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Cruz Azul defeated Club America 2-1, having been level 1-1 at half-time. That home victory followed a dramatic Clausura 2024 Semi-finals tie. On 16 May 2025, Cruz Azul hosted Club America at Estadio Olímpico Universitario and edged a 1-0 win (0-0 at half-time) in the first leg of the Semi-finals, putting pressure on America ahead of the return.

The second leg of that Semi-finals series was played on 19 May 2025 at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, with Club America as the home side. America responded with a 2-1 victory (0-0 at half-time), levelling the aggregate scoreline on the night. Earlier in that same Clausura 2024 season, on 13 April 2025 at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, Club America and Cruz Azul had already played out a 0-0 draw in Round 15. Taken together, this Cruz Azul vs Club America timeline shows a rivalry where margins are fine, with several low-scoring and tightly fought matches across league and Semi-finals competition.

Cruz Azul vs Club America Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Cruz Azul vs Club America stats from these recent meetings point to a narrow edge for Cruz Azul in wins, but with goals and results generally close.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Cruz Azul 5 - 4 Club America
Average Goals per Match: Cruz Azul 1.00 vs Club America 0.80

Venue Split Performance:

At Cruz Azul's stadium: 2 matches played here — Cruz Azul won 2 (as home side), Club America won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
At Club America's stadium: 3 matches played here — Club America won 1 (as home side), Cruz Azul won 0 (as away side), 2 draws

Cruz Azul vs Club America Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Cruz Azul vs Club America last results in recent competitive fixtures:

12 April 2026: Club America 1-1 Cruz Azul (Half-time: 1-1) – Liga MX 2025 Clausura - 14
19 October 2025: Cruz Azul 2-1 Club America (Half-time: 1-1) – Liga MX 2025 Apertura - 13
19 May 2025: Club America 2-1 Cruz Azul (Half-time: 0-0) – Liga MX 2024 Clausura - Semi-finals
16 May 2025: Cruz Azul 1-0 Club America (Half-time: 0-0) – Liga MX 2024 Clausura - Semi-finals
13 April 2025: Club America 0-0 Cruz Azul (Half-time: 0-0) – Liga MX 2024 Clausura - 15

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Cruz Azul Matches Results and Stats

For Cruz Azul, the form line in Liga MX 2026 Apertura is mixed. Season to date, they have 4 wins and 3 losses from 7 matches, with no draws. Offensively, they average 1.7 goals per match, scoring 12 times, but they have also conceded 11, reflecting an open style of play. At home, Cruz Azul have won 2 and lost 2, scoring 5 and conceding 6, suggesting that Estadio Banorte has not been an impenetrable fortress but still offers a platform for strong performances against top opposition.

Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 0, Lose 3 (season to date)

Last 5 Club America Matches Results and Stats

Club America arrive in outstanding league form in the 2026 Apertura. Season to date, they are unbeaten with 5 wins and 1 draw from 6 matches. Their attack has been efficient, with 12 goals scored and an average of 2.0 goals per match, while the defence has been exceptional, conceding only 2 goals across the campaign. At home they have 3 wins from 3 with 8 goals scored and none conceded, and away from home they have 2 wins and 1 draw, scoring 4 and conceding just 2, underlining a balanced and resilient side both home and away.

Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical numbers show that Cruz Azul have held a slight edge in recent direct meetings, with 2 wins to Club America’s 1 and a 5-4 goal advantage across 5 matches. Venue dynamics are important: Cruz Azul have been perfect as the designated home team in these fixtures, while Club America have been strong at home with 1 win and 2 draws. Recent league form, however, tilts towards Club America, who are unbeaten with a dominant defensive record, compared to a more volatile Cruz Azul side that combines strong scoring output with defensive vulnerability. Overall, the trends suggest a closely fought clásico in which Cruz Azul’s positive head-to-head history at home meets Club America’s superior current form and league-leading defensive solidity.

Cruz Azul vs Club America H2H Statistics updated on 8 September 2026.