Cruz Azul - Toluca

The Facts

• One of the standout fixtures of the round, featuring two top-tier sides (ranked 5th in the Promotion ~ Liga MX (Apertura ~ PlayoffsQuarter~finals) and 1st in the Promotion ~ Liga MX (Apertura ~ PlayoffsQuarter~finals)).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cruz Azul won 2.
• In recent outings, Cruz Azul has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
• Toluca shows confident form ahead of this contest (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
• Recently, Toluca has enjoyed a sequence of home fixtures.
• In this match, both teams have fairly balanced chances of victory.
• Confirmed absences for Cruz Azul: Levy M. (Knee Injury) Morales A. (Knee Injury).
• Confirmed absences for Toluca: Lopez I. (Knee Injury) Ruiz M. (Knee Injury) Simon S. (International duty) del Villar E. (Red Card).
• Doubtful / questionable for Toluca: Gonzalez H. (Injury) Gutierrez E. (Muscle Injury) Romero F. (Injury).
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Cruz Azul has recorded 8 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses, with a goal aggregate of 34:27 (averaging 1.7:1.4 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Cruz Azul against this opponent, the record stands at 5 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with 16:10 goals (averaging 1.8:1.1 per game).