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Cruz Azul

Liga MX - 2024/2025

Team Playing Style

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Key Strengths:
  • Possession Play (94.7%)
  • Progressive Passing (80.0%)
  • Open Play Attacking (87.9%)

Team Performance Analytics

Season Overview

Games Analyzed 42
Avg xG per Game 1.56
Avg Possession 57.2%

Last 10 Games

Games Analyzed 10
Avg xG per Game 1.23
Avg Possession 49.1%

League Comparison

Expected Goals (xG)
1.56 vs 1.22
88%
+27.6%
Non-Penalty xG
1.39 vs 1.12
82%
+25.0%
Expected Goals on Target
1.62 vs 1.23
94%
+31.6%
Goals per Game
2.0 vs 1.4
94%
+39.7%
Total Shots
15.6 vs 12.8
100%
+21.6%
Shots on Target
5.2 vs 4.5
82%
+15.8%
Shots Inside Box
9.6 vs 7.3
100%
+31.8%
Big Chances Created
2.6 vs 1.9
76%
+34.8%
Big Chances Missed
1.6 vs 1.3
76%
+23.5%
Total Attacks
99.7 vs 90.1
88%
+10.6%
Dangerous Attacks
44.3 vs 40.9
76%
+8.4%
Corners
5.8 vs 5.0
82%
+16.3%
Total Crosses
20.4 vs 16.9
88%
+20.3%
Accurate Crosses
5.3 vs 4.4
94%
+21.6%
Successful Dribbles
5.7 vs 7.0
12%
-18.9%
Offsides
1.5 vs 1.8
24%
-17.8%
Shooting Performance
0.06 vs 0.01
59%
+986.8%
Expected Goal Difference
0.89 vs -0.09
100%
-1090.3%
Possession %
57.2 vs 49.3
94%
+16.1%
Total Passes
468 vs 410
76%
+14.2%
Successful Passes
396 vs 337
76%
+17.4%
Pass Accuracy %
83.7 vs 80.6
94%
+3.9%
Assists
1.5 vs 1.0
94%
+48.1%
Key Passes
11.0 vs 9.3
88%
+18.3%
Long Passes
44.4 vs 41.8
88%
+6.3%
Successful Long Passes
30.2 vs 27.2
76%
+10.8%
Tackles
18.9 vs 17.3
94%
+9.4%
Interceptions
6.8 vs 9.1
0%
-25.1%
Duels Won
46.5 vs 48.0
35%
-3.1%
Fouls Committed
11.8 vs 11.8
35%
-0.4%
Expected Goals Against
0.83 vs 1.29
0%
-35.8%
Expected Goals Prevented
-0.18 vs 0.00
12%
-11737.0%
Expected Goals (xG)
1.23 vs 1.22
65%
+0.5%
Non-Penalty xG
1.23 vs 1.12
76%
+10.2%
Expected Goals on Target
1.36 vs 1.23
71%
+10.5%
Goals per Game
2.3 vs 1.4
100%
+63.0%
Total Shots
14.3 vs 12.8
82%
+11.2%
Shots on Target
5.1 vs 4.5
82%
+15.5%
Shots Inside Box
8.3 vs 7.3
76%
+13.9%
Big Chances Created
2.3 vs 1.9
76%
+18.0%
Big Chances Missed
1.2 vs 1.3
53%
-8.3%
Total Attacks
84.0 vs 90.1
18%
-6.8%
Dangerous Attacks
36.1 vs 40.9
18%
-11.5%
Corners
3.9 vs 5.0
0%
-22.2%
Total Crosses
18.3 vs 16.9
76%
+8.1%
Accurate Crosses
5.0 vs 4.4
88%
+14.8%
Successful Dribbles
4.4 vs 7.0
0%
-37.2%
Offsides
1.7 vs 1.8
41%
-3.6%
Shooting Performance
0.13 vs 0.01
71%
+2408.0%
Expected Goal Difference
0.15 vs -0.09
76%
-270.8%
Possession %
49.1 vs 49.3
47%
-0.3%
Total Passes
421 vs 410
65%
+2.8%
Successful Passes
350 vs 337
65%
+3.9%
Pass Accuracy %
83.1 vs 80.6
71%
+3.1%
Assists
1.8 vs 1.0
100%
+84.6%
Key Passes
9.2 vs 9.3
47%
-1.2%
Long Passes
47.3 vs 41.8
94%
+13.2%
Successful Long Passes
25.5 vs 27.2
35%
-6.4%
Tackles
17.4 vs 17.3
59%
+0.9%
Interceptions
6.0 vs 9.1
0%
-33.8%
Duels Won
39.5 vs 48.0
6%
-17.7%
Fouls Committed
11.1 vs 11.8
24%
-5.7%
Expected Goals Against
1.09 vs 1.29
29%
-15.0%
Expected Goals Prevented
-0.22 vs 0.00
6%
-14679.8%

Cruz Azul Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cruz Azul's playing style?

Cruz Azul employs a possession-heavy, methodical approach playing style in the Liga MX, with a performance rating of 79.6/100 based on comprehensive tactical analysis.

How many players are in Cruz Azul's squad?

Cruz Azul's current squad consists of 33 players across all positions in the 2024/2025 Liga MX season.

What are Cruz Azul's recent results?

Cruz Azul's most recent match was América 2-1 Cruz Azul on May 19, 2025.