Cruz Azul vs Club America Stats: Head-to-head Record and Recent Meetings

Cruz Azul and Club America meet at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City on 13 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 03:00 UTC in Liga MX Apertura - 8. This clash brings together two sides starting the 2026 Apertura strongly: Cruz Azul sit 6th with 12 points from 7 matches, while Club America top the table with 16 points from 6 games. For fans searching for Cruz Azul vs Club America stats, this fixture offers a rich blend of current form and a competitive recent history.

Cruz Azul have won 4 and lost 3 of their opening 7 league matches, with a positive but narrow goal difference of +1. Club America arrive unbeaten, with 5 wins and 1 draw, backed by an impressive +10 goal difference and the league’s tightest defence so far. With both teams targeting the Liga MX Apertura Play Offs Quarter-finals, the stakes are high: Cruz Azul need a statement result at home, while Club America will look to reinforce their position as early title favourites.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent rivalry between Cruz Azul and Club America in Liga MX.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Cruz Azul wins: 2
• Draws: 2
• Club America wins: 1

Cruz Azul vs Club America Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Cruz Azul vs Club America timeline from the available recent clashes, the rivalry has produced balanced and often tense encounters in Liga MX. The five most recent meetings cover both regular-season fixtures and high-stakes knockout ties, underlining how frequently these two clubs collide in decisive contexts.

On 13 April 2025 in Liga MX Clausura - 15 at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, Club America hosted Cruz Azul and the match finished 0-0, a cagey draw with both sides cancelling each other out. That goalless encounter was followed by a dramatic Clausura Semi-finals series in 2024. On 16 May 2025, Cruz Azul were at home at Estadio Olímpico Universitario and edged a 1-0 win over Club America after a 0-0 first half. Three days later, on 19 May 2025 at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, Club America responded as the home side, defeating Cruz Azul 2-1 after a goalless first half, showing how finely balanced the tie was over two legs.

The most recent chapter in this Cruz Azul vs Club America timeline came in the 2025 Liga MX Clausura - 14 and 2025 Liga MX Apertura - 13. On 19 October 2025 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Apertura - 13, Cruz Azul hosted Club America and won 2-1, overturning a 1-1 half-time scoreline. Then, on 12 April 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Clausura - 14, Club America at home drew 1-1 with Cruz Azul, with both goals coming before the break. Across these fixtures, margins have been consistently narrow, and the rivalry has oscillated between stalemates and one-goal victories.

Cruz Azul vs Club America Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Cruz Azul vs Club America stats from these five recent meetings underline how balanced the matchup has been in terms of results and goals.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Cruz Azul 5 - 5 Club America
• Average Goals per Match: Cruz Azul 1.00 vs Club America 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At Cruz Azul's stadium: 3 matches played here — Cruz Azul won 2 (as home side), Club America won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
• At Club America's stadium: 2 matches played here — Club America won 1 (as home side), Cruz Azul won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Cruz Azul vs Club America Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Cruz Azul vs Club America last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 12 April 2026: Club America 1-1 Cruz Azul (Half-time: 1-1) – Liga MX Clausura - 14
• 19 October 2025: Cruz Azul 2-1 Club America (Half-time: 1-1) – Liga MX Apertura - 13
• 19 May 2025: Club America 2-1 Cruz Azul (Half-time: 0-0) – Liga MX Clausura - Semi-finals
• 16 May 2025: Cruz Azul 1-0 Club America (Half-time: 0-0) – Liga MX Clausura - Semi-finals
• 13 April 2025: Club America 0-0 Cruz Azul (Half-time: 0-0) – Liga MX Clausura - 15

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Cruz Azul Matches Results and Stats

For Cruz Azul, the pattern in Liga MX 2026 season to date is one of volatility. Across 7 league fixtures, they have 4 wins and 3 defeats with no draws, reflecting a high-risk, high-reward profile. Offensively, they average 1.7 goals per match, scoring 12 times, but they also concede 1.6 goals per game, with 11 against. At home, Cruz Azul’s attack is more modest at 1.3 goals scored on average and 1.5 conceded, suggesting that while they can trouble opponents, defensive lapses remain a concern against a clinical side like Club America.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 0, Lose 3 (season to date)

Last 5 Club America Matches Results and Stats

Club America enter this fixture in outstanding Liga MX 2026 form. Unbeaten in 6 league matches, they have 5 wins and 1 draw, combining a potent attack with an elite defence. They score an average of 2.0 goals per match and concede just 0.3, with only 2 goals allowed all season. Away from home, they have 2 wins and 1 draw, scoring 1.3 goals per match and conceding 0.7, indicating a controlled, efficient approach on the road. Four clean sheets overall highlight how difficult they are to break down, a key factor as they travel to face Cruz Azul.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the head-to-head record and current league form set up a fascinating tactical and statistical contrast. Historically, Cruz Azul vs Club America stats from the last five meetings show near-total balance: 2 wins for Cruz Azul, 1 for Club America, and 2 draws, with an identical 5-5 goal tally. Cruz Azul have been particularly strong when hosting, unbeaten at home in this sample with 2 wins and 1 draw, which suggests they tend to rise to the occasion in front of their own supporters.

However, the 2026 Apertura standings and season-to-date metrics tilt towards Club America. They arrive as league leaders, unbeaten, with the best defensive record and strong away numbers, while Cruz Azul’s more open style leaves them vulnerable at the back. The historical venue edge for Cruz Azul is counterbalanced by Club America’s current dominance in the league. Overall, the trends point to a tightly contested match in which Cruz Azul’s proven home resilience against this opponent meets the efficiency and defensive solidity of the current Liga MX pacesetters.

Cruz Azul vs Club America H2H Statistics updated on 8 September 2026.