Queretaro FC vs Cruz Azul: the preview

Sunday, October 25 · Estadio La Corregidora México - Liga MX 2026/27

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Queretaro FC #6 · 20 pts

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Cruz Azul #5 · 20 pts
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Queretaro FC hosts Cruz Azul carrying the momentum of four wins in their last six outings, though historical precedent weighs heavily as the hosts have failed to overcome this opponent in five consecutive meetings. Cruz Azul arrives with a high-scoring profile averaging over two goals per match during their recent stretch, yet they struggle to secure victories after recording three consecutive matches without a win. The home side relies on defensive containment and lower possession metrics against visitors who generate superior shot volumes and maintain possession above fifty percent.

Updated on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at

Key facts

  • Queretaro FC have not beaten Cruz Azul in 5 games.

  • Queretaro FC are 4 points behind the group leaders.

  • Cruz Azul are 4 points behind the group leaders.

Current form

Queretaro FC converts fewer scoring attempts into results, while Cruz Azul struggles to close out matches away from home after securing only two victories on the road during the tournament.

Where they stand

Group A
Team MP GD Pts
1 CF America 11 +13 24
2 Toluca 12 +10 21
3 Atlas 12 +1 21
4 CD Guadalajara 12 +7 20
5 Cruz Azul 12 +6 20
6 Queretaro FC 11 +2 20
7 Leon 12 +1 18
8 Monterrey 11 +3 17
9 Santos Laguna 12 +1 16
10 Tijuana 11 +1 16
11 Pumas 12 -1 16
12 Puebla 12 -1 16
13 Tigres 12 -2 14
14 Pachuca 12 +3 13
15 Atlético San Luis 12 -5 13
16 Atlante 12 -6 11
17 Necaxa 12 -10 9
18 FC Juarez 12 -23 4

The difference-makers

Queretaro FC. Queretaro FC depends heavily on Santiago Homenchenko and Ali Ávila to convert minimal possession into scoring efficiency. If their primary goalscorers fail to capitalize on limited opportunities, the team lacks alternative conversion sources to sustain its attacking output.

Cruz Azul. While the visitors rely on Nicolás Ibañez to drive their attacking output alongside Gabriel Fernández, their recent defensive vulnerabilities on the road contrast with the home side's steady accumulation of points.

Playing style

Cruz AzulQueretaro FC
55.7% Possession 39.4%
7.3 Remates al arco 4.1
19.6 Remates totales 13.8
6 Corners 4.8
11.4 Fouls 12.4

Average of the most recent matches with stats available (10 and 10 respectively).

Queretaro FC profiles lower possession metrics and direct transitions against an opponent that dictates higher ball control and generates substantial shot volumes. This dynamic points to a sustained visiting territorial presence forcing the home side into defensive organization.

When they settle games

Queretaro FC 15 goals

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Cruz Azul 25 goals

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The visiting team concentrates its highest conversion output between the thirty-first and forty-fifth minutes, while Queretaro FC records its lowest frequency during that same stretch. This discrepancy suggests the visiting side holds a strong window to establish an advantage before the interval against a defence that struggles to contain output in that specific segment.

Head to head

Head-to-head record · last 20 matches
10Cruz Azul won
5Draws
5Queretaro FC won
Goals in the head-to-head31 – 20
Matches20
Last win for Cruz Azul02/2025
Last win for Queretaro FC09/2023

Latest matchups

22/4/26Liga MXQueretaro FC1–1Cruz Azul
24/9/25Liga MXCruz Azul2–2Queretaro FC
24/2/25Liga MXCruz Azul1–0Queretaro FC
24/8/24Liga MXQueretaro FC0–2Cruz Azul
3/2/24Liga MXQueretaro FC1–3Cruz Azul
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24/9/23Liga MXCruz Azul1–3Queretaro FC
30/3/23Liga MXQueretaro FC2–2Cruz Azul
27/8/22Liga MXCruz Azul2–1Queretaro FC
22/4/22Liga MXQueretaro FC0–1Cruz Azul
19/9/21Liga MXCruz Azul2–0Queretaro FC
31/1/21Liga MXCruz Azul4–1Queretaro FC
12/8/20Liga MXQueretaro FC1–0Cruz Azul
3/8/19Liga MXQueretaro FC3–0Cruz Azul
6/4/19Liga MXCruz Azul3–0Queretaro FC
2/12/18Liga MXCruz Azul1–1Queretaro FC

The historical head-to-head record reflects Cruz Azul holding the upper hand through multiple meetings, though parity marked their most recent encounter at this venue. While the visitors historically convert more opportunities, recent scoring output fails to translate into decisive outcomes when playing away from home.

Who scored in these meetings

ROMO BARRON LUIS 3
Carlos Rotondi 3 Gabriel Fernández 3
DA SILVA CAMILO 2
CARAGLIO MILTON 2
Santiago Homenchenko 2

62 7 · in 18 meetings

The scoring weight carried by Santiago Homenchenko and Gabriel Fernández contrasts with historical cautions and expulsions, pointing to a high disciplinary threshold in matches that consistently feature multiple goals from both sides.