Liga MX Gameweek 9, Apertura

Monterrey vs NS Cruz Azul

Estadio BBVA

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Futmetrix Verdict
87
Monterrey
vs
Cruz Azul
Sun, Sep 20 • 01:10 Español
⚡ Form 88
⚖️ Balance 100
🏆 Stakes 69
⭐ Stars 100
Monterrey's survival bid meets Cruz Azul.

Win Probability

  • Monterrey 41%
  • Draw 26%
  • Cruz Azul 33%

Futmetrix AI estimate

A Desperate Monterrey Seeks A Lifeline Against High-Flying Cruz Azul

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. Cruz Azul's formidable away record collides with a Monterrey side fighting to escape the lower depths of the Liga MX table.

The Setup

Monterrey sit 11th, staring down a harsh Stakes reality on September 20, 2026, as they battle to climb out of the danger zone. They welcome a Cruz Azul squad sitting comfortably in 3rd place. The visitors are true away specialists this Apertura, boasting a strong Form rating despite dropping their last two fixtures overall. With Monterrey turning a corner with back-to-back wins (DLLWW), this clash at Estadio BBVA offers a perfect Balance of desperation and quality.

Key Battle

Diego Rossi vs É. Lira. The home side desperately needs Rossi's attacking flair to slice through the opposition and bring their Stars into the game. Lira anchors the visitors' midfield and must aggressively break up those creative sequences to maintain Cruz Azul's control.

Our Prediction

Monterrey are slight favourites on home soil, but Cruz Azul's away proficiency cannot be ignored. We expect a tense 2-2 draw. The hosts will push hard early to dictate terms, but the visitors possess the firepower to punish them on the counter-attack.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Absolutely. It is a must-watch encounter with both sides desperate for points.

What's the predicted outcome?

We expect a 2-2 draw, featuring plenty of attacking action from both ends.

Where are Monterrey and Cruz Azul in the league table?

Monterrey are struggling in 11th, while Cruz Azul sit comfortably in 3rd place.

What is Monterrey's current form?

Monterrey's recent form is DLLWW, showing signs of life after a poor stretch.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

The in-form player is Diego Rossi (Monterrey) with 1 goal and 2 assists in 1 match, averaging an 8.3 rating.

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
10/26/2025 Cruz Azul 2 - 0 Monterrey Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
03/09/2025 Cruz Azul 1 - 1 Monterrey Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
07/14/2024 Monterrey 0 - 4 Cruz Azul Liga MX Estadio BBVA
05/20/2024 Cruz Azul 1 - 2 Monterrey Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
05/17/2024 Monterrey 0 - 1 Cruz Azul Liga MX Estadio BBVA
04/07/2024 Cruz Azul 2 - 1 Monterrey Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
10/26/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
03/09/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
07/14/2024
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
05/20/2024
Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
05/17/2024
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
04/07/2024
Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Monterrey Win
Cruz Azul Win
Draw

Season Statistics

12
League Position
4
10
Points
15
13
Goals Scored
16
10
Goals Conceded
14

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Guadalajara Chivas 8 17 15 6 +9 WGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (14-09-2026)WAtletico San Luis 0 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (05-09-2026)DCF Pachuca 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (29-08-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 2 Club Tijuana (22-08-2026)WSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (17-08-2026)
2 Toluca 7 16 17 6 +11 WPuebla 0 - 1 Toluca (16-09-2026)WToluca 5 - 2 Atlas (12-09-2026)WToluca 4 - 0 FC Juarez (31-08-2026)WClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Toluca (22-08-2026)DAtlante FC 0 - 0 Toluca (15-08-2026)
3 Club America 7 16 15 6 +9 LCruz Azul 4 - 3 Club America (13-09-2026)WClub America 2 - 0 Puebla (30-08-2026)WFC Juarez 1 - 2 Club America (22-08-2026)WClub America 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (16-08-2026)WClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (02-08-2026)
4 Cruz Azul 8 15 16 14 +2 WCruz Azul 4 - 3 Club America (13-09-2026)WCruz Azul 1 - 0 Santos Laguna (06-09-2026)WNecaxa 1 - 3 Cruz Azul (29-08-2026)LCruz Azul 0 - 2 Atlas (23-08-2026)LClub Tijuana 2 - 1 Cruz Azul (17-08-2026)
5 Club Queretaro 7 13 10 7 +3 WClub Tijuana 0 - 1 Club Queretaro (12-09-2026)WAtlas 1 - 3 Club Queretaro (29-08-2026)LClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Toluca (22-08-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (16-08-2026)WClub Queretaro 3 - 2 Tigres UANL (01-08-2026)
6 Leon 8 13 11 9 +2 WLeon 2 - 0 Atletico San Luis (15-09-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 1 Leon (11-09-2026)DAtlante FC 1 - 1 Leon (29-08-2026)WLeon 2 - 0 Monterrey (22-08-2026)WNecaxa 1 - 2 Leon (18-08-2026)
7 Club Tijuana 7 13 10 8 +2 LClub Tijuana 0 - 1 Club Queretaro (12-09-2026)WClub Tijuana 2 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (29-08-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 2 Club Tijuana (22-08-2026)WClub Tijuana 2 - 1 Cruz Azul (17-08-2026)DAtletico San Luis 0 - 0 Club Tijuana (01-08-2026)
8 Puebla 7 13 10 9 +1 LPuebla 0 - 1 Toluca (16-09-2026)WNecaxa 0 - 1 Puebla (12-09-2026)LClub America 2 - 0 Puebla (30-08-2026)WPuebla 3 - 2 Santos Laguna (23-08-2026)WCF Pachuca 2 - 3 Puebla (18-08-2026)
9 Atlas 8 13 12 14 -2 LToluca 5 - 2 Atlas (12-09-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 Atlante FC (06-09-2026)LAtlas 1 - 3 Club Queretaro (29-08-2026)WCruz Azul 0 - 2 Atlas (23-08-2026)WAtlas 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (16-08-2026)
10 CF Pachuca 8 11 13 8 +5 WAtlante FC 0 - 3 CF Pachuca (12-09-2026)WFC Juarez 0 - 2 CF Pachuca (05-09-2026)DCF Pachuca 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (29-08-2026)DAtletico San Luis 1 - 1 CF Pachuca (23-08-2026)LCF Pachuca 2 - 3 Puebla (18-08-2026)
11 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 8 11 11 12 -1 LGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (14-09-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 1 Leon (11-09-2026)LClub Tijuana 2 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (29-08-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Necaxa (24-08-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (16-08-2026)
12 Monterrey 7 10 13 10 +3 DMonterrey 0 - 0 Tigres UANL (13-09-2026)LMonterrey 1 - 3 Atletico San Luis (31-08-2026)LLeon 2 - 0 Monterrey (22-08-2026)WMonterrey 6 - 1 FC Juarez (16-08-2026)WAtlas 0 - 2 Monterrey (02-08-2026)
13 Necaxa 8 8 9 13 -4 LNecaxa 0 - 1 Puebla (12-09-2026)DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Necaxa (06-09-2026)LNecaxa 1 - 3 Cruz Azul (29-08-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Necaxa (24-08-2026)LNecaxa 1 - 2 Leon (18-08-2026)
14 Tigres UANL 8 7 9 11 -2 DMonterrey 0 - 0 Tigres UANL (13-09-2026)DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Necaxa (06-09-2026)DSantos Laguna 0 - 0 Tigres UANL (30-08-2026)WTigres UANL 2 - 0 Atlante FC (22-08-2026)LAtlas 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (16-08-2026)
15 Atlante FC 8 7 7 12 -5 LAtlante FC 0 - 3 CF Pachuca (12-09-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 Atlante FC (06-09-2026)DAtlante FC 1 - 1 Leon (29-08-2026)LTigres UANL 2 - 0 Atlante FC (22-08-2026)DAtlante FC 0 - 0 Toluca (15-08-2026)
16 Atletico San Luis 8 6 8 15 -7 LLeon 2 - 0 Atletico San Luis (15-09-2026)LAtletico San Luis 0 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (05-09-2026)WMonterrey 1 - 3 Atletico San Luis (31-08-2026)DAtletico San Luis 1 - 1 CF Pachuca (23-08-2026)LClub America 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (16-08-2026)
17 Santos Laguna 8 4 6 13 -7 WSantos Laguna 2 - 1 FC Juarez (14-09-2026)LCruz Azul 1 - 0 Santos Laguna (06-09-2026)DSantos Laguna 0 - 0 Tigres UANL (30-08-2026)LPuebla 3 - 2 Santos Laguna (23-08-2026)LSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (17-08-2026)
18 FC Juarez 8 0 4 23 -19 LSantos Laguna 2 - 1 FC Juarez (14-09-2026)LFC Juarez 0 - 2 CF Pachuca (05-09-2026)LToluca 4 - 0 FC Juarez (31-08-2026)LFC Juarez 1 - 2 Club America (22-08-2026)LMonterrey 6 - 1 FC Juarez (16-08-2026)

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