Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before September 2026 Match

Monterrey host Cruz Azul at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey on 20 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 01:00 UTC in the Liga MX Apertura 2026, round “Apertura - 9”. This fixture brings together two sides with contrasting early-season paths: Monterrey sit 11th with 10 points and a goal difference of +3, while Cruz Azul occupy 4th place on 15 points and a goal difference of +2. In a tightly packed table, every point matters, and this clash could significantly reshape the upper half of the standings.

From a league context, Monterrey have taken 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats from 7 matches, scoring 13 and conceding 10, while Cruz Azul arrive with 5 wins and 3 losses from 8 games, scoring 16 and conceding 14. With Monterrey generally strong at home and Cruz Azul effective on their travels, this match-up promises to be finely balanced. For anyone studying Monterrey vs Cruz Azul stats ahead of this Apertura meeting, both the historical record and current season numbers point to a high-stakes, competitive encounter.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a recent series of tightly contested meetings between Monterrey and Cruz Azul across Liga MX and the CONCACAF Champions League.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Monterrey wins: 0
• Draws: 2
• Cruz Azul wins: 3

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Timeline & Historical Context

The Monterrey vs Cruz Azul timeline in the available data spans five competitive fixtures between 2025 and 2026, covering both domestic league play and continental competition. Throughout these games, Cruz Azul have generally held the upper hand, but Monterrey have shown they can compete, especially in knockout ties.

The earliest match in this sequence came on 9 March 2025 in Liga MX Clausura - 11 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in D.F., where Cruz Azul and Monterrey drew 1-1 (half-time 1-1). Cruz Azul again hosted on 26 October 2025 in Liga MX Apertura - 15 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City, winning 2-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time. Monterrey’s home meetings have also tilted toward Cruz Azul: on 1 March 2026 in Liga MX Clausura - 8 at Estadio BBVA, Cruz Azul won 2-0 (half-time 1-0), underlining their effectiveness on Monterrey’s turf.

Their rivalry extended into the CONCACAF Champions League 2026 Round of 16. On 11 March 2026 at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey led 2-1 at half-time but Cruz Azul turned the tie around to win 3-2 in regulation time. The second leg on 18 March 2026 at Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Puebla ended 1-1 (half-time 0-1), showing Monterrey’s capacity to respond away from home even if it was not enough to overturn the aggregate deficit. Overall, the Monterrey vs Cruz Azul timeline in this period highlights Cruz Azul’s edge in results, but also shows several matches decided by fine margins.

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Cruz Azul’s recent dominance, though goal margins have often been modest.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Monterrey 3 - 9 Cruz Azul
• Average Goals per Match: Monterrey 0.60 vs Cruz Azul 1.80

Venue Split Performance:

• At Estadio BBVA: 3 matches played here — Monterrey won 0 (as home side), Cruz Azul won 3 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Cruz Azul’s home grounds (Estadio Olímpico Universitario / Estadio Cuauhtemoc as listed): 2 matches played here — Cruz Azul won 1 (as home side), Monterrey won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

• 18 March 2026: Cruz Azul 1-1 Monterrey (Half-time: 0-1) – CONCACAF Champions League, Round of 16
• 11 March 2026: Monterrey 2-3 Cruz Azul (Half-time: 2-1) – CONCACAF Champions League, Round of 16
• 1 March 2026: Monterrey 0-2 Cruz Azul (Half-time: 0-1) – Liga MX Clausura - 8
• 26 October 2025: Cruz Azul 2-0 Monterrey (Half-time: 1-0) – Liga MX Apertura - 15
• 9 March 2025: Cruz Azul 1-1 Monterrey (Half-time: 1-1) – Liga MX Clausura - 11

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Monterrey Matches Results and Stats

For Monterrey, the season-to-date form in Liga MX Apertura 2026 has been mixed but shows potential, especially at Estadio BBVA. Across 7 league matches, they have 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. At home they have been relatively productive, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from 4 games, scoring 10 and conceding 6, averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per home match. Overall, Monterrey average 1.9 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game, with 2 clean sheets and 2 matches where they failed to score, indicating a side capable of both high-scoring wins and occasional off-nights in attack.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 3 (season to date)

Last 5 Cruz Azul Matches Results and Stats

Cruz Azul enter this fixture with a stronger season-to-date profile in Liga MX Apertura 2026. From 8 matches they have 5 wins and 3 defeats, with no draws, reflecting a high-variance but generally positive campaign. Away from home they have been impressive: 3 away games have produced 2 wins and 1 loss, with 7 goals scored and 5 conceded, an attacking average of 2.3 goals per away match. Overall, Cruz Azul score 2.0 goals and concede 1.8 per league game, with just 1 clean sheet and only 1 match where they failed to score, underlining a consistently dangerous attack but a defense that can be exposed.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 3 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Looking across the Monterrey vs Cruz Azul stats, the historical head-to-head record in the recent period clearly favours Cruz Azul, with 3 wins and 2 draws from 5 meetings and a 9-3 aggregate goal advantage. Cruz Azul have been particularly effective at Estadio BBVA, winning all three away visits in this sequence, including both Liga MX and CONCACAF Champions League ties. Monterrey, however, show solid attacking numbers at home this season and average nearly two goals per game in the current Apertura, suggesting they have the tools to challenge that trend.

Cruz Azul’s season-to-date form, especially away from home, indicates a proactive, attack-minded side that scores freely but also concedes. Monterrey’s mixed results are offset by a strong home scoring rate and competitive overall goal difference. Statistically, the historical head-to-head leans toward Cruz Azul, particularly on Monterrey’s ground, while current league form suggests a potentially open contest with goals at both ends rather than a clear one-sided affair. Monterrey vs Cruz Azul H2H Statistics updated on 15 September 2026.