Based on last 50 matches in "Mexico. Liga MX", up to 12/05/2018
To build a prediction for the Monterrey - Cruz Azul match, scheduled for 5 December 2018, several key factors could influence the outcome. Monterrey have played 50 matches, in which they won 26 of them, drew 11 times and lost 13 matches. Cruz Azul, having played 50 matches, won 22 times, drew 16 matches and lost 12 defeats. In the league, Monterrey average 1.6 goals scored per game and 1.1 conceded. Cruz Azul average 1.3 scored and 1 conceded. These sides last met on 6 October 2018 at Cruz Azul's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 4 out of 5 last matches, Cruz Azul won the first half.
1st Half - W24.5
In 5 out of 7 last matches involving Monterrey and Cruz Azul against each other, a draw was recorded.
X3.04
In 4 out of 5 last matches, Monterrey won the second half.
2nd Half - W12.7
In 5 last home matches, Monterrey won the second half.
2nd Half - W12.7
In 13 out of 16 last matches of Monterrey at home, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)2.65
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Monterrey concedes from Cruz Azul in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.36
Monterrey won in 5home matches straight.
W12.26
In last 6 home matches, Monterrey scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.84
Monterrey does not win against Cruz Azul in 9 out of 10 last matches.
2X1.66
Monterrey concedes from Cruz Azul in 11 matches straight.
IT2O (0.5)1.53
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing one player from the rotation. Several more Cruz Azul players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Сесар Рамос Паласуэлос (Mexico). Over the last 67 matches, he has shown 286 yellow cards (averaging 4.3 per match) and 26 red cards (averaging 0.4 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 10% of matches (7 out of 67).