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 8.77
Cruz Azul U21 vs Santos Laguna U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Santos Laguna U21 travel to face Cruz Azul U21 on Sunday 6 September in the Liga MX U21 – the ball rolls at 16:00 WAT. In the table, Cruz Azul U21 are 14th, lower half, on 19 points after 16 matches; Santos Laguna U21 are 13th (lower half) with 19. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Cruz Azul U21, last 5: LDDDD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Necaxa U21, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Santos Laguna U21, last 5: WDLDD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Tigres UANL U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Santos Laguna U21, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.8 for Cruz Azul U21.
Head to head
When they last met (3 Mar 2026) it ended Santos Laguna U21 0–2 Cruz Azul U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cruz Azul U21 1.3 xG, Santos Laguna U21 1.1 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 49%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cruz Azul U21 44%, draw 21%, Santos Laguna U21 35%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (54%, odds 1.80). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cruz Azul U21 1–1 Santos Laguna U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cruz Azul U2144%fair 2.27 · @2.30
Draw21%fair 4.71 · @3.40
Santos Laguna U2135%fair 2.87 · @2.60
2.45Expected goals
1.32Cruz Azul U21 xG
1.13Santos Laguna U21 xG
49%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–011%
0–110%
0–09%
2–18%
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 44% 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).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
