Match Report
20 points separated the sides: Cruz Azul 3rd on 35, Mazatlán 16th on 15. The last five rounds placed Mazatlán no better than 33rd for form, against 16th in the standings.
Cruz Azul were unbeaten in 14, having scored in 15 consecutive games.
8 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Mazatlán 2, draws 3, Cruz Azul 3, at 1.75 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 38% of the wins in this matchup. These meetings skew tight — only 25% saw more than two goals.
Goal scorers
Mazatlán: Josué Ovalle (48') · Cruz Azul: Gabriel Fernández (87')
Key stats
Possession: Mazatlán 35% · Cruz Azul 65% · Total shots: 11-21 · On target: 3-6 · Corners: 3-9