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In a thrilling match of the Mexican Liga BBVA MX, Cruz Azul defeated Pumas UNAM 3-2 at Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla. The game, part of the Torneo Clausura of the 2024-25 season, saw Cruz Azul playing a 3-5-2 formation against Pumas UNAM's 4-2-3-1. Rodolfo Rotondi scored twice for Cruz Azul (28', 61'), while Andres Montaño added another in the 45'+6 minute. For Pumas UNAM, Ignacio Pussetto scored in the 16th minute and Adalberto Carrasquilla converted a penalty in the 81st minute.
The match was closely contested, with Cruz Azul having slightly more possession (50.5%) compared to Pumas UNAM (49.5%). Cruz Azul registered 9 total shots, with 3 on target, while Pumas UNAM had 5 shots, 3 of which were on target. The home side committed 16 fouls and received 2 yellow cards, while Pumas UNAM committed 19 fouls and received 3 yellow cards. The goalkeepers had contrasting evenings, with the Cruz Azul goalkeeper making 1 save, while the Pumas UNAM goalkeeper made no saves.
The AI's pre-game prediction correctly anticipated a Cruz Azul victory, aligning with the actual result. Before the game, the AI model predicted a 60.8% win probability for Cruz Azul. Looking at Cruz Azul's recent form, they have been performing well, with multiple wins in both the Mexican Liga BBVA MX and the Concacaf Champions Cup, along with a couple of draws. Their next game is against América in the Concacaf Champions Cup, a tough match given América's strong form as well. The teams recently played against each other and finished in a draw.
Pumas UNAM, on the other hand, have had a mixed run of results, with wins, losses, and draws in their recent games across both the Mexican Liga BBVA MX and the Concacaf Champions Cup. Their upcoming match is against FC Juarez in the Mexican Liga BBVA MX. Analyzing previous games, Cruz Azul's defense has been solid, while Pumas UNAM has struggled to maintain consistency. In the recent head-to-head games, Cruz Azul has had the upper hand, winning a couple of matches while the others resulted in draws. This win for Cruz Azul continues their positive momentum.

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