Match

Cruz Azul Hidalgo vs Piratas: prediction and stats

Liga de Expansión MXApertura - 8Kick-off on September 11, 2026 at 09:45 PM (UTC)Estadio 10 de Diciembre, Jasso

Cruz Azul HidalgoPiratas

The Footlab model makes Cruz Azul Hidalgo the favourite at 51%, against 25% for a draw and 24% for Piratas. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Cruz Azul Hidalgo vs Piratas?

A very open match: only 72 Elo points separate Cruz Azul Hidalgo (1,912) and Piratas (1,840).

Cruz Azul Hidalgo win51 %
Draw25 %
Piratas win24 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cruz Azul Hidalgo have 3 wins, 8 draws and 4 defeats; Piratas have 2, 1 and 2.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Cruz Azul Hidalgo
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026CA La Paz(away)1-1Liga de Expansión MX
Aug 15, 2026Monarcas(home)1-2Liga de Expansión MX
Aug 9, 2026CDS Tampico Madero(away)0-3Liga de Expansión MX
Aug 1, 2026Venados FC(home)1-1Liga de Expansión MX
Jul 26, 2026Tapatío(away)0-0Liga de Expansión MX
Piratas
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Cancún(home)0-1Liga de Expansión MX
Aug 15, 2026CA La Paz(away)0-2Liga de Expansión MX
Aug 8, 2026Durango(away)3-0Liga de Expansión MX
Aug 2, 2026Monarcas(home)1-0Liga de Expansión MX
Jul 26, 2026CDS Tampico Madero(away)0-0Liga de Expansión MX

How many goals should we expect?

Cruz Azul Hidalgo score 0.9 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Piratas score 0.8 and concede 0.6. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Cruz Azul Hidalgo0.91.139/154/15
Piratas0.80.630/51/5

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Cruz Azul Hidalgo sit 13th in Liga de Expansión MX (2 points from 3 matches) and Piratas sit 3rd (7 points from 3 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
3Piratas3210407
8Piratas5212437
13Cruz Azul Hidalgo3021142
14Cruz Azul Hidalgo5032373

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Cruz Azul Hidalgo vs Piratas?
The Footlab model makes Cruz Azul Hidalgo the favourite at 51%, against 25% for a draw and 24% for Piratas.
Where and when is Cruz Azul Hidalgo vs Piratas played?
Cruz Azul Hidalgo vs Piratas is played on September 11, 2026 at 09:45 PM (UTC) at Estadio 10 de Diciembre, in the Liga de Expansión MX.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 54% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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