Liga MX Gameweek 15, Apertura

Cruz Azul vs NS Leon

Estadio Banorte

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Futmetrix Verdict
93
Cruz Azul
vs
Leon
Mon, Nov 2 • 01:10 Español
⚡ Form 77
⚖️ Balance 74
🏆 Stakes 60
⭐ Stars 84
The title chase runs through Cruz Azul

Win Probability

  • Cruz Azul 56%
  • Draw 23%
  • Leon 21%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Cruz Azul and Leon raise the pressure on the leaders

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 93/100. Cruz Azul can close ground on the league leaders, while a Leon win would cut the gap between these sides to just one point.

The Setup

Cruz Azul sit second on 26 points, five behind the leaders, after 14 matches. On November 2, 2026, they host Leon, sixth on 22, at Estadio Banorte. A Leon win would leave only one point between the sides.

The hosts have three straight wins followed by two draws. Their 32 goals make them a serious attacking force, but 23 conceded leave room to exploit when possession turns over. Leon have six wins and four draws; 21 goals scored and 18 conceded suggest a side able to stay organised and attack openings.

The Form edge belongs to the hosts; Balance depends on protecting themselves when they push forward. The Stakes are clear in the table, and the Stars can decide which side makes more of its chances.

Key Battle

The duel between G. Fernández and I. Díaz puts two routes to goal in focus. G. Fernández has scored three in four matches and carries a 7.6 average rating; I. Díaz has two goals and an assist across his last four. Cruz Azul will want to find their attacker between the lines; Leon need I. Díaz to turn recoveries into direct attacks.

Our Expected Outcome

We expect a 2-1 Cruz Azul win. The hosts should see more of the ball and push Leon back, while the visitors look to break into space and can find a goal. Cruz Azul’s greater scoring output tips a competitive match towards a home win, but not a comfortable one.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Yes. Second against sixth, only four points apart, with the top still within Cruz Azul’s reach.

What outcome should we expect?

A 2-1 Cruz Azul win: more possession and pressure, with Leon threatening on the break.

Where are Cruz Azul and Leon in the table?

Cruz Azul are second on 26 points; Leon are sixth on 22 after 14 matches.

How have Cruz Azul performed lately?

Three consecutive wins followed by two draws in their last five matches.

Who is the player to watch?

G. Fernández, with 3 goals in 4 matches and an average rating of 7.6.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
07/27/2025 Cruz Azul 4 - 1 Leon Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
05/12/2025 Cruz Azul 2 - 1 Leon Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
05/09/2025 Leon 2 - 3 Cruz Azul Liga MX Estadio León
04/16/2025 Cruz Azul 2 - 1 Leon Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
09/15/2024 Leon 1 - 2 Cruz Azul Liga MX Estadio León
02/22/2024 Leon 2 - 3 Cruz Azul Liga MX Estadio León
07/27/2025
4 - 1
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
05/12/2025
2 - 1
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
05/09/2025
2 - 3
Liga MX Estadio León
04/16/2025
2 - 1
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
09/15/2024
1 - 2
Liga MX Estadio León
02/22/2024
2 - 3
Liga MX Estadio León
Cruz Azul Win
Leon Win
Draw

Season Statistics

3
League Position
6
26
Points
22
32
Goals Scored
21
23
Goals Conceded
18

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Club America 14 28 34 19 +15 DClub America 1 - 1 Club Tijuana (29-10-2026)LClub America 1 - 2 CF Pachuca (26-10-2026)WAtlas 2 - 5 Club America (22-10-2026)WLeon 3 - 5 Club America (18-10-2026)DClub America 1 - 1 Monterrey (11-10-2026)
2 Atlas 15 27 26 26 0 WAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Atlas (31-10-2026)WAtlas 4 - 3 Puebla (25-10-2026)LAtlas 2 - 5 Club America (22-10-2026)WNecaxa 0 - 2 Atlas (17-10-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (11-10-2026)
3 Cruz Azul 14 26 32 23 +9 WClub Queretaro 1 - 3 Cruz Azul (26-10-2026)WCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (22-10-2026)WCruz Azul 5 - 0 FC Juarez (18-10-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 3 Cruz Azul (12-10-2026)DCruz Azul 3 - 3 Toluca (26-09-2026)
4 Guadalajara Chivas 14 26 21 12 +9 WMonterrey 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (25-10-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Necaxa (21-10-2026)DGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (17-10-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (11-10-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 2 Club Queretaro (26-09-2026)
5 Toluca 14 23 29 19 +10 DLeon 1 - 1 Toluca (24-10-2026)DToluca 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (22-10-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Atletico San Luis (18-10-2026)LTigres UANL 3 - 2 Toluca (10-10-2026)DCruz Azul 3 - 3 Toluca (26-09-2026)
6 Leon 14 22 21 18 +3 DLeon 1 - 1 Toluca (24-10-2026)WTigres UANL 0 - 2 Leon (21-10-2026)LLeon 3 - 5 Club America (18-10-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Leon (10-10-2026)WLeon 2 - 1 FC Juarez (28-09-2026)
7 Club Tijuana 14 21 22 18 +4 DClub America 1 - 1 Club Tijuana (29-10-2026)WClub Tijuana 4 - 1 Santos Laguna (26-10-2026)DToluca 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (22-10-2026)DClub Tijuana 0 - 0 Puebla (17-10-2026)DFC Juarez 1 - 1 Club Tijuana (10-10-2026)
8 Monterrey 13 20 23 18 +5 LMonterrey 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (25-10-2026)WPuebla 1 - 4 Monterrey (22-10-2026)WMonterrey 2 - 1 CF Pachuca (19-10-2026)DClub America 1 - 1 Monterrey (11-10-2026)LAtlante FC 4 - 2 Monterrey (26-09-2026)
9 Club Queretaro 14 20 18 21 -3 LFC Juarez 3 - 1 Club Queretaro (31-10-2026)LClub Queretaro 1 - 3 Cruz Azul (26-10-2026)LAtletico San Luis 2 - 1 Club Queretaro (21-10-2026)LSantos Laguna 5 - 0 Club Queretaro (17-10-2026)WClub Queretaro 2 - 0 Atlante FC (10-10-2026)
10 Santos Laguna 14 19 20 20 0 LClub Tijuana 4 - 1 Santos Laguna (26-10-2026)WSantos Laguna 2 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-10-2026)WSantos Laguna 5 - 0 Club Queretaro (17-10-2026)WAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (11-10-2026)WSantos Laguna 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (27-09-2026)
11 Atletico San Luis 15 19 19 23 -4 LAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Atlas (31-10-2026)WAtlante FC 0 - 1 Atletico San Luis (24-10-2026)WAtletico San Luis 2 - 1 Club Queretaro (21-10-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Atletico San Luis (18-10-2026)LAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (11-10-2026)
12 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 14 17 20 23 -3 DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (25-10-2026)LSantos Laguna 2 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-10-2026)WAtlante FC 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (17-10-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 3 Cruz Azul (12-10-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2026)
13 CF Pachuca 14 16 22 19 +3 WClub America 1 - 2 CF Pachuca (26-10-2026)LCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (22-10-2026)LMonterrey 2 - 1 CF Pachuca (19-10-2026)DCF Pachuca 3 - 3 Necaxa (11-10-2026)LSantos Laguna 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (27-09-2026)
14 Puebla 14 16 16 21 -5 LAtlas 4 - 3 Puebla (25-10-2026)LPuebla 1 - 4 Monterrey (22-10-2026)DClub Tijuana 0 - 0 Puebla (17-10-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Leon (10-10-2026)LTigres UANL 1 - 0 Puebla (27-09-2026)
15 Tigres UANL 14 15 15 19 -4 DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (25-10-2026)LTigres UANL 0 - 2 Leon (21-10-2026)DGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (17-10-2026)WTigres UANL 3 - 2 Toluca (10-10-2026)WTigres UANL 1 - 0 Puebla (27-09-2026)
16 Atlante FC 14 14 14 20 -6 LAtlante FC 0 - 1 Atletico San Luis (24-10-2026)WFC Juarez 0 - 1 Atlante FC (21-10-2026)LAtlante FC 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (17-10-2026)LClub Queretaro 2 - 0 Atlante FC (10-10-2026)WAtlante FC 4 - 2 Monterrey (26-09-2026)
17 Necaxa 14 10 16 27 -11 DNecaxa 1 - 1 FC Juarez (24-10-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Necaxa (21-10-2026)LNecaxa 0 - 2 Atlas (17-10-2026)DCF Pachuca 3 - 3 Necaxa (11-10-2026)LNecaxa 2 - 4 Club America (28-09-2026)
18 FC Juarez 15 8 12 34 -22 WFC Juarez 3 - 1 Club Queretaro (31-10-2026)DNecaxa 1 - 1 FC Juarez (24-10-2026)LFC Juarez 0 - 1 Atlante FC (21-10-2026)LCruz Azul 5 - 0 FC Juarez (18-10-2026)DFC Juarez 1 - 1 Club Tijuana (10-10-2026)

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