Cruz Azul edged Club América 4-3 in the Apertura, a seven-goal afternoon settled by the side who did more with less of the ball. América had 58% possession and 28 shots to Cruz Azul's 15, yet went home beaten.
9.5José ParadelaCruz Azul · Forward1 goal · 2 shots · 2 key passes · 0.11 xGCruz Azul 4:3 Club América — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half3 - 0
- 40Penalty confirmed (A. Palavecino)
- 43
- 45Í. Da Conceição
- 45 + 6(Yellow card)
- 45 + 6(Yellow card)
- 45 + 6(Yellow card)
- 45 + 6(Yellow card)
Second half1 - 3
- 52
- 60(Yellow card)
- 63(Yellow card)
- 78O. Ebere
- 78A. García
- 90
- 90 + 3(Yellow card)
Live Prediction
Cruz Azul to winWon1.53
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Cruz Azul vs Club América?
Cruz Azul 4-3 Club América (Primera Division, Apertura).
Who scored?
Erik Lira (19', assist José Paradela) for Cruz Azul; José Paradela (35', assist Carlos Rodríguez) for Cruz Azul; Jesús Orozco (45', assist José Paradela) for Cruz Azul; Brian Rodríguez (52') for Club América; Gabriel Fernández (72', assist Erik Lira) for Cruz Azul; Óscar Perea (90', assist Kevin Álvarez) for Club América; Miguel Borja (90') for Club América.
Was Cruz Azul's win deserved?
Yes — Cruz Azul were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Cruz Azul vs Club América?
Yellow cards: Jesús Orozco (Cruz Azul); Raphael Veiga (Club América); Nicolás Ibáñez (Cruz Azul); Alan Cervantes (Club América); Erik Lira (Cruz Azul); Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul); José Paradela (Cruz Azul).
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Head to Head meetings
Cruz Azul – Club América
Cruz Azul
Club América
- 12
Victories
- 11
Draws
- 9
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  12 | 9  |
Scored goals | 43 | 43 |
Average per game | 1.34 | 1.34 |
The biggest victory | 4-1 | 0-7 |
Cruz Azul
Club América
Best statistical picks
Cruz Azul – Club América
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 11.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.75 | 3.50 | 2.35 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul is a slight favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 62 vs 59.5 for Club América. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 75.4 vs 71.2). CheckLive signal strength 61/100.
Home win — Cruz Azul2.75
High confidence61%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
60.4
57.5
CheckSkill
57.2
55.9
CheckMental
75.4
71.2
CheckLive total62 vs 59.5+2.5
More match signals
Cruz Azul or draw65%1.50
Both teams to score — Yes60%1.62
Under 2.557%2.05
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Cruz Azul vs Club América?
On CheckLive metrics Cruz Azul rate higher: 62 vs 59.5, CheckLive signal strength 61/100.
What is Cruz Azul's main edge?
Cruz Azul is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 75.4 vs 71.2 for Club América. The overall rating gap is 2.5.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 2-1 (Cruz Azul vs Club América, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.75 | 3.50 | 2.35 |