Cruz Azul Claims Victory Over Querétaro FC in Liga MX

Cruz Azul claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Querétaro in their Liga MX Apertura clash held at Estadio Olímpico Universitario on September 24, 2025. The match’s lone goal came early, with José Paradela scoring in the 14th minute after a precise assist from Luka Romero, as reported on ESPN and confirmed by FotMob. Cruz Azul entered the fixture as clear favorites, boasting a formidable home record and a seven-match unbeaten run in Liga MX. Their dominance was evident from the outset, controlling 75.6% of possession and registering 10 shots on goal compared to Querétaro’s more limited offensive output. The visitors struggled to create clear chances, and their 24.4% share of possession underlined Cruz Azul’s control of the tempo. The key moment arrived when Luka Romero set up José Paradela, whose powerful left-footed strike from outside the box found the bottom left corner. This early lead allowed Cruz Azul to dictate play, pressing high and limiting Querétaro’s attacking options. The defensive line, anchored by Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, and Gonzalo Piovi, ensured that Querétaro rarely threatened Kevin Mier’s goal. Recent history has favored Cruz Azul in this matchup; they have now secured four consecutive wins over Querétaro, including their last meeting at Estadio Azteca, which also ended 1-0 in favor of the Mexico City side. In the past ten head-to-head encounters, Cruz Azul have won seven times, while Querétaro managed only two victories and one draw. Statistically, Cruz Azul average 2.0 goals per game in these fixtures, while their defense limits opponents to 1.2 goals on average. Star performers this season for Cruz Azul include Ángel Sepúlveda, who leads the team with five goals, and José Paradela, who now has four assists. On Querétaro’s side, Santiago Homenchenko and Pablo Barrera are their top scorers, though the team continues to struggle offensively, averaging just 1.1 goals per match. The confirmed lineups for the match were as follows: Cruz Azul lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Kevin Mier in goal, a back three of Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, and Gonzalo Piovi, supported by Jorge Rodarte, Carlos Rodríguez, Luka Romero, and Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi in midfield. The attack featured José Paradela, Ignacio Rivero, and Gabriel Fernández. Querétaro started in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Guillermo Allison in goal, a defensive line of Omar Mendoza, Diego Reyes, Santiago Homenchenko, and Jonathan Perlaza, and attacking options including Jhojan Julio and Mateo Agustin Coronel. Looking at the betting landscape, Cruz Azul were heavy favorites with odds reflecting an 83% implied probability of victory, while Querétaro were significant underdogs. The pre-match odds for a Cruz Azul win stood at 1.20, and the Asian Handicap suggested confidence in a multi-goal victory. Ultimately, Querétaro’s defensive resilience kept the score close, but their limited possession and attacking threat proved insufficient. Cruz Azul’s win consolidates their strong position at home, where they remain unbeaten in their last ten fixtures, recording nine wins and one draw. In contrast, Querétaro continue to struggle on the road, with seven losses in their last ten away games. The result reinforces Cruz Azul’s status as one of Liga MX’s most consistent and statistically dominant teams this season. For a comprehensive match breakdown, live stats, and further insights, fans can follow the action and detailed analytics on Flashscore, ESPN, and FotMob.