Atletico San Luis v Cruz Azul result
Team pages: Atletico San Luis · Cruz Azul · Head-to-head
The model’s pre-match pick
Atletico San Luis 2–3 Cruz Azul — Cruz Azul won this Liga MX match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Draw or Away.
The result
Cruz Azul won 3–2 at Estadio Libertad Financiera in Liga MX on Saturday 18 July. Cruz Azul are unbeaten in their last 12 matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Atletico San Luis: S. Salles-Lamonge (46’) and Sergio (50’, assisted by L. Flores); Cruz Azul: G. Fernández (63’ pen) and J. Márquez (81’, assisted by L. Romero; 90’, assisted by C. Rodríguez).
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s five key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with J. Márquez’s goal on 90 minutes.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Atletico San Luis 1.25, Cruz Azul 3.14, from 12 shots to 20 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
A. Escobedo Gonzalez showed three yellow cards — against 4.1 yellows a game across the last 12 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Atletico San Luis: Sergio (14’) and Robson Bambu (75’); Cruz Azul: C. Rodríguez (33’).
What it changes
Atletico San Luis are 16th after this result (one league match played).
Cruz Azul are second after this result (one league match played).
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, J. Márquez (Cruz Azul) 13.7, S. Salles-Lamonge (Atletico San Luis) 6.6 and G. Fernández (Cruz Azul) 6.3 led the match.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, the draw or Cruz Azul, a Bronze-tier call, landed — graded in the live track record like every other call. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 67% of the time in the last 90 days (882 of 1316).
Next up
Atletico San Luis next host Club Queretaro on 21 October 2026.
Cruz Azul next travel to CF Pachuca on 22 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Atletico San Luis: Atletico San Luis v Club Queretaro, Wednesday 21 October — the preview. Next for Cruz Azul: CF Pachuca v Cruz Azul, Thursday 22 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Atletico San Luis 2–3 Cruz Azul · Liga MX
- Venue: Estadio Libertad Financiera · San Luis de Potosi
- Referee: A. Escobedo Gonzalez
- Model coverage: 19 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Atletico San Luis 1 · draws 0 · Cruz Azul 5 · 3.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Atletico San Luis 2W 1D 2L · Cruz Azul 3W 2D 0L
Atletico San Luis 2–3 Cruz Azul (Liga MX): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 19 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 31 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 25 May 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Atletico San Luis for / against | Line | Cruz Azul for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.75our book | 1.88 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.33 for · 4 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.13 for · 4 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.33 for · 15.5 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 15.5 for · 12 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.33 for · 6 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.63 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11 for · 11.83 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11 for · 12.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.5 for · 1.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: A. Escobedo Gonzalez — 4.08 yellow cards a game, 0.5 red cards, 19.75 fouls over 12 matches (2.17 to the home side, 1.92 to the away side).
Atletico San Luis
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Duarte n 8 | 32.8 | 4.1 | 2.1 | — |
| R. Meraz n 8 | 53.4 | 1.9 | 1.1 | — |
| M. García n 8 | 40.5 | 1.9 | 1.9 | — |
| Robson Bambu n 8 | 75.3 | 1.5 | 0.9 | G. Piovi |
| J. Medina n 8 | 62.8 | 1.3 | 1.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Flores n 8 | 43.4 | 3.1 | 1.3 |
| J. Galvão n 8 | 92.1 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| D. Rodríguez n 8 | 35.6 | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| F. Barajas n 8 | 22.6 | 2 | 1 |
| J. Medina n 8 | 62.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Galvão n 8 | 92.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| L. Flores n 8 | 43.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| B. Galdames n 8 | 47.5 | 0 | 0.5 |
| S. Pérez Bouquet n 8 | 43.9 | 0 | 0.5 |
| F. Barajas n 8 | 22.6 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas Esteves n 8 | 54.9 | 2.7 |
| A. Duarte n 8 | 32.8 | 2.4 |
| D. Rodríguez n 8 | 35.6 | 2.2 |
| B. Galdames n 8 | 47.5 | 2.1 |
| A. Cruz n 8 | 61.8 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Sánchez n 8 | 92.1 | 4.4 |
Cruz Azul
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josué Díaz n 3 | 20.3 | 4.4 | 1.5 | — |
| B. Gamboa n 8 | 14.6 | 3.8 | 0 | — |
| A. García n 8 | 76.1 | 1.8 | 0.7 | — |
| G. Piovi n 8 | 88.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | Robson Bambu |
| J. Orozco n 8 | 60.9 | 1.5 | 0.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Montaño n 8 | 16.8 | 3.4 | 0.7 |
| G. Fernández n 8 | 52 | 3 | 1.7 |
| C. Rotondi n 8 | 83.4 | 2.7 | 1.3 |
| J. Paradela n 8 | 74 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| L. Romero n 8 | 15.9 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Paradela n 8 | 74 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| A. Montaño n 8 | 16.8 | 0.7 | 0 |
| L. Romero n 8 | 15.9 | 0.7 | 0 |
| C. Rotondi n 8 | 83.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| C. Ebere n 8 | 65.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Palavecino n 8 | 83 | 3.1 |
| L. Romero n 8 | 15.9 | 2.8 |
| C. Rotondi n 8 | 83.4 | 2.4 |
| É. Lira n 8 | 74.4 | 2.1 |
| O. Campos n 8 | 79.3 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| K. Mier n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
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Match statistics & details
| Atletico San Luis | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| 46% | Possession | 54% |
| 1.25 | Expected goals (xG) | 3.14 |
| 12 | Shots | 20 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 10 |
| 5 | Shots off target | 7 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 7 | Shots inside the box | 13 |
| 4 | Corners | 4 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 9 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 6 | Saves | 4 |
| 404 | Passes | 482 |
| 83% | Pass accuracy | 84% |
Atletico San Luis player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Sánchez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Robson Bambu | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 5.9 |
| E. Águila | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5.9 |
| A. Cruz | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| R. Torres | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Ó. Macías | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| S. Salles-Lamonge | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Sergio | 88 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Y | 7.9 |
| Lucas Esteves | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| D. Rodríguez | 76 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| L. Flores | 70 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Nájera sub | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| M. García sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| A. Duarte sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| S. Muñóz sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Cruz Azul player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Mier | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| J. Márquez | 90 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9.2 |
| W. Ditta | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| G. Piovi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. Rodríguez | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | Y | 7.5 |
| C. Rotondi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Paradela | 87 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| É. Lira | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| O. Campos | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.9 |
| A. Palavecino | 56 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.2 |
| C. Ebere | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| N. Ibáñez sub | 34 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| G. Fernández sub | 34 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| L. Romero sub | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. Montaño sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| A. García sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Atletico San Luis v Cruz Azul — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-03-07 Cruz Azul 3–0 Atletico San Luis
- 2025-08-12 Atletico San Luis 1–2 Cruz Azul
- 2025-03-16 Cruz Azul 3–0 Atletico San Luis
- 2024-09-18 Atletico San Luis 3–1 Cruz Azul
- 2024-02-11 Cruz Azul 3–0 Atletico San Luis
- 2023-09-30 Atletico San Luis 1–2 Cruz Azul
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Frequently asked questions
- What was the model’s pick for Atletico San Luis v Cruz Azul?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Atletico San Luis v Cruz Azul was Draw or Away.
- What is the head-to-head record between Atletico San Luis and Cruz Azul?
- In their last 6 meetings, Atletico San Luis won 1, Cruz Azul won 5 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Atletico San Luis and Cruz Azul?
- Recent form — Atletico San Luis 2W 1D 2L; Cruz Azul 3W 2D 0L.
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