Cruz Azul beat Santos Laguna 1-0 in the Primera Division Apertura, courtesy of a dramatic late goal from José Paradela. The hosts controlled much of the contest but needed until the 89th minute to find a way through.
7.6Jesús OrozcoCruz Azul · Defender2 shots · 1 key pass · 0.19 xGCruz Azul 1:0 Santos Laguna — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 0
Second half1 - 0
- 50(Foul)
Live Prediction
DrawLost2.75
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+35.0Dominant
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LostQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna?
Cruz Azul 1-0 Santos Laguna (Primera Division, Apertura).
Who scored?
José Paradela (89', assist Andres Montaño) for Cruz Azul.
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 Santos Laguna?
Yellow cards: Aldo Lopez (Santos Laguna).
Standings
Cruz Azul – Santos Laguna
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Head to Head meetings
Cruz Azul – Santos Laguna
Cruz Azul
Santos Laguna
- 9
Victories
- 4
Draws
- 6
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  9 | 6  |
Scored goals | 26 | 25 |
Average per game | 1.37 | 1.32 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 0-4 |
Cruz Azul
- 5Matches
- 13Goals
- 2.6Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 3Draws
- 0Losses
Santos Laguna
- 5Matches
- 13Goals
- 2.6Goal per game
- 5Wins
- 0Draws
- 0Losses
Best statistical picks
Cruz Azul – Santos Laguna
Both teams scored in 8 of the last 10 matches
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 4.5
AICheckLive AI Bot
Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.33 | 5.25 | 7.00 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Cruz Azul
CheckLive's read leans clearly to Cruz Azul — an 81% lean backed by eight home H2H wins and a 2-1 victory in the last meeting. Santos Laguna arrive winless in three, with one point and a 17th-place standing. The hosts look far stronger.
Home win — Cruz Azul1.33
High confidence81%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
58.7
37.6
CheckSkill
57.7
48.4
CheckMental
71.2
28.6
CheckLive total66.6 vs 40.7+25.9Cruz Azul: 60.8 + 5.8 for home advantage = 66.6
More match signals
Cruz Azul (DNB)92%1.13
Over 2.585%1.40
Cruz Azul (−1)95%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna?
Cruz Azul are the clear favourites at home in this Liga MX Apertura clash. Santos Laguna arrive without a win in three and sit 17th with one point, while the hosts have eight H2H home wins.
Are Cruz Azul in better form than Santos Laguna?
Yes, Cruz Azul hold the edge on form, skill and mentality, and CheckLive's read strongly favours the hosts. Santos Laguna's poor recent run — winless in three — underlines the gap between the sides.
Will both teams score in this match?
Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna both scoring is plausible: the H2H average sits at 2.8 goals and the hosts have been finding the net in recent meetings. Santos' away form is poor, so BTTS is a value pick, not a certainty.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.33 | 5.25 | 7.00 |