Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓51% · fair 1.97
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗77% · fair 1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗11% · fair 8.73
Cruz Azul U21 vs Santos Laguna U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Liga MX U21 sees Cruz Azul U21 take on Santos Laguna U21 on Sunday 6 September, kicking off at 16:00 (WAT). Cruz Azul U21 are 14th with 19 points from 16 games (in the bottom half), while Santos Laguna U21 sit 13th on 19 points (in the bottom half). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Cruz Azul U21's last 5: LDDDD Most recently they lost to Necaxa U21 1–2 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Santos Laguna U21's last 5: WDLDD Most recently they beat Tigres UANL U21 1–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Santos Laguna U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 March 2026, finished Santos Laguna U21 0–2 Cruz Azul U21.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.3 for Cruz Azul U21 and 1.1 for Santos Laguna U21. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 49%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 54% chance at odds of 1.80. Predicted score: Cruz Azul U21 1–1 Santos Laguna U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cruz Azul U2145%fair 2.24 · @2.30
Draw21%fair 4.86 · @3.40
Santos Laguna U2135%fair 2.87 · @2.60
2.45Expected goals
1.33Cruz Azul U21 xG
1.12Santos Laguna U21 xG
49%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–011%
0–110%
0–09%
2–19%
2–08%
From our goals model: Cruz Azul U21 1.3 – 1.1 Santos Laguna U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Cruz Azul U21 vs Santos Laguna U21?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 54% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Cruz Azul U21 vs Santos Laguna U21?
On our numbers Cruz Azul U21 have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Santos Laguna U21 35%.
How many goals will there be in Cruz Azul U21 vs Santos Laguna U21?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cruz Azul U21 vs Santos Laguna U21?
Our predicted score is Cruz Azul U21 1–1 Santos Laguna U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Cruz Azul U21 vs Santos Laguna U21?
Cruz Azul U21 vs Santos Laguna U21 (Liga MX U21) kicks off on Sunday 6 September 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
