Monterrey vs Cruz Azul: Head-to-Head Stats and Recent Meetings
Monterrey host Cruz Azul at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey on 20 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 01:00 UTC in Liga MX Apertura 2026, round “Apertura - 9”. This is a key mid-phase fixture, with Monterrey trying to climb from mid-table and Cruz Azul aiming to consolidate a top-four position. For anyone studying Monterrey vs Cruz Azul stats, this matchup offers a strong sample of recent high-stakes clashes across league and continental competition.
In the current Liga MX Apertura standings, Monterrey sit 11th with 10 points from 7 matches, a goal difference of +3 and an overall record of 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. At home they have been solid, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, scoring 10 and conceding 6. Cruz Azul arrive in stronger league shape: 4th place, 15 points from 8 matches and a goal difference of +2, built on 5 wins and 3 losses. Away from home they have taken 2 wins and 1 defeat, with 7 goals scored and 5 conceded. The stakes are clear: Monterrey need a statement home result, while Cruz Azul will see this as a direct test of their top playoff ambitions.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a tightly contested recent rivalry with Cruz Azul holding a narrow edge over Monterrey.
- 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 five competitive fixtures across Liga MX and the CONCACAF Champions League, all played in 2025 and 2026. These matches underline Cruz Azul’s ability to perform both at home and away, while Monterrey have struggled to convert home advantage into victories in this specific matchup.
The earliest match in this sequence came on 9 March 2025 in Liga MX Clausura - 11 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in D.F., where Cruz Azul hosted Monterrey. That encounter finished Cruz Azul 1-1 Monterrey (half-time 1-1), setting the tone for a balanced but hard-fought series. Later in the same year, on 26 October 2025 in Liga MX Apertura - 15 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City, Cruz Azul again hosted and this time claimed a clear win: Cruz Azul 2-0 Monterrey (half-time 1-0).
The rivalry then shifted decisively towards Cruz Azul in 2026. On 1 March 2026 in Liga MX Clausura - 8 at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey fell at home to a clinical visiting side: Monterrey 0-2 Cruz Azul (half-time 0-1). Continental stakes followed in the CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16. On 11 March 2026 at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey again hosted but lost a high-scoring tie: Monterrey 2-3 Cruz Azul (half-time 2-1). The second leg on 18 March 2026 at Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Puebla ended Cruz Azul 1-1 Monterrey (half-time 0-1), confirming that Monterrey can compete away but have not yet translated performances into wins in this sequence.
Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers underline Cruz Azul’s advantage in results and goals, while also showing Monterrey’s capacity to score, especially at home.
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 home venues: 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, the recent pattern in Liga MX Apertura 2026 is mixed but with signs of recovery. Their overall form line of DLLWW in the standings reflects 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from 7 matches. At Estadio BBVA they have been more reliable, with 2 home wins, 1 draw and just 1 defeat, scoring 10 goals at an average of 2.5 per home match while conceding 1.5. Across the season to date, Monterrey have scored 13 and conceded 10, indicating a positive but relatively narrow attacking edge, with two clean sheets and two matches where they failed to score.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 3 (season to date in Apertura 2026)
Last 5 Cruz Azul Matches Results and Stats
Cruz Azul’s recent form shows a higher ceiling but also volatility. Their standings form of WWWLL over the last five Liga MX Apertura fixtures highlights three consecutive wins followed by two defeats, yet they still hold 5 wins from 8 league games overall. Offensively, Cruz Azul average 2.0 goals per match this season, with 16 scored and 14 conceded. Away from home they have been productive, scoring 7 in 3 matches at an average of 2.3 goals per away game, while conceding 1.7. They have managed only one clean sheet but have failed to score just once, underlining a generally reliable attack.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 3 (season to date in Apertura 2026)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Across the available Monterrey vs Cruz Azul stats, history points towards a slight but clear edge for Cruz Azul. They lead the head-to-head with 3 wins and 2 draws from 5 matches, and a 9-4 aggregate goals advantage, including two victories and one draw at Estadio BBVA. Monterrey’s strong home scoring record this season suggests they are capable of challenging that dominance, but past meetings show they have yet to convert performances into wins against this opponent. Cruz Azul’s higher league position, stronger season win count and proven ability to score both home and away give them a statistical upper hand, while Monterrey’s home form and attacking output keep this fixture finely balanced rather than one-sided.
Monterrey vs Cruz Azul H2H Statistics updated on 15 September 2026.
