Recent encounters between these sides have grown tighter, with both meetings in the past year finishing all square. Queretaro held Cruz Azul to a 1-1 draw in April 2026, following a 2-2 stalemate in September 2025, after Cruz Azul had previously won three straight encounters by scores of 1-0, 2-0, and 3-1.

• The last two head-to-head meetings between Queretaro and Cruz Azul have ended level.
• Cruz Azul have drawn two of their last three fixtures, both finishing in high-scoring 3-3 draws.
• Queretaro have won three of their last five matches, keeping clean sheets in each of those victories.

Neither club has any reported absences. For Queretaro, defensive midfielder Santiago Damian Homenchenko Bianchi brings a threat from deep with five goals and 19 chances created, supported in attack by Ali Avila Vega, who has netted four. Cruz Azul lean on playmaker Jose Antonio Paradela, who has five assists and 24 chances created, while striker Nicolas Alejandro Ibanez spearheads the frontline alongside Agustin Palavecino Lamela.