Toluca vs Cruz Azul: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Toluca prepare to host Cruz Azul on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 00:00, this MEXICO: Primera Division, Clausura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Toluca, currently 5th in the standings with 8 points from 4 games, are within reach of the top with 4 points behind. They've earned 3 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Cruz Azul, sitting 2nd with 9 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Toluca and Cruz Azul have favored Cruz Azul, with Cruz Azul claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Puebla, Toluca recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Garcia, Gallardo, Pereira, Mendez, Simon, Ruiz, Romero, Castro, Angulo, Cordova, Paulinho. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Cruz Azul's last outing came against Juarez, where they secured a 4-3 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Gudino, Piovi, Lira, Ditta, Marquez, Rodriguez, Palavecino, Campos, Rotondi, Paradela, Fernandez. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Toluca are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Toluca and Cruz Azul are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Toluca's fixtures have averaged 1.7 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Cruz Azul's games average 3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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