Esteban Andrada stood tallest as Monterrey edged Cruz Azul 1-0 in the Apertura, a goalkeeper's evening dressed up as a forward's. One early goal was all that separated two sides who spent ninety minutes pulling in opposite directions.
Monterrey 1:0 Cruz Azul — Match Report
First half1 - 0
- 7C. Garza
Second half0 - 0
- 58C. Garza(Yellow card)
- 58(Yellow card)
- 60(Yellow card)
- 61D. Aceves
- 62O. Ebere
- 88C. Garza
Bets and model
Before kick-offAll markets · both picks lost
CHECKLIVE · LostBoth teams to score — Yes1.53
Public pick · LostCruz Azul to win220 bets
Exact score · both picks lost
CHECKLIVE · Lost2 : 3expected score
Public pick · Lost1 : 23 bets
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Head to Head meetings
Monterrey – Cruz Azul
Monterrey
Cruz Azul
- 9
Victories
- 6
Draws
- 8
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  9 | 8  |
Scored goals | 32 | 30 |
Average per game | 1.39 | 1.3 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 0-4 |
Form
Monterrey
- 5Matches
- 10Goals
- 2Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 2Draws
- 1Losses
Cruz Azul
- 5Matches
- 15Goals
- 3Goal per game
- 4Wins
- 1Draws
- 0Losses
Standings
Monterrey – Cruz Azul
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.15 | 3.40 | 3.20 |
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
What was the final score of Monterrey vs Cruz Azul?
Monterrey 1-0 Cruz Azul (Primera Division, Apertura).
Who scored?
César Garza (7', assist Jesús Corona) for Monterrey.
Was Monterrey's win deserved?
Yes — Monterrey were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Monterrey vs Cruz Azul?
Yellow cards: Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul); César Garza (Monterrey); Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul).
Match betting activity
$116K
Betting volume1.8K
bets- Double chance: 1X$43.5K320 bets
- Monterrey to win$24.8K272 bets
- Cruz Azul to win$8.3K293 bets
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul is a slight favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 61.1 vs 51.6 + 5.8 for home advantage = 57.4 for Monterrey. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 73.2 vs 50.8). CheckLive signal strength 55/100.
Both teams to score — Yes1.53
Medium confidence55%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
48.3
59.1
CheckSkill
54.6
57.2
CheckMental
50.8
73.2
CheckLive total57.4 vs 61.1+3.7Monterrey: 51.6 + 5.8 for home advantage = 57.4
More match signals
Over 2.566%1.67
Over 3.559%2.63
Away win — Cruz Azul58%3.20
Today's market odds.
Bets and model
Before kick-offAll markets · both picks lost
CHECKLIVE · LostBoth teams to score — Yes1.53
Public pick · LostCruz Azul to win220 bets
Exact score · both picks lost
CHECKLIVE · Lost2 : 3expected score
Public pick · Lost1 : 23 bets
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Monterrey vs Cruz Azul?
In the CheckLive calculation Cruz Azul is the favourite: 61.1 vs 51.6 + 5.8 for home advantage = 57.4. Signal strength 55/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Cruz Azul's main edge?
Cruz Azul is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 73.2 vs 50.8 for Monterrey. The overall rating gap is 3.7.
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: 2-3 (Monterrey vs Cruz Azul, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.15 | 3.40 | 3.20 |