Liga MX Gameweek 12, Apertura
Club Tijuana 0 - 0 FT Puebla
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
Iker Moreno 57'
58' ↓ Jesús Vega ↑Unai Bilbao
58' ↓ Ramiro Árciga ↑Joban González Cera
↓ L. Hernández ↑Eduardo Mustre 63'
↓ Iker Moreno ↑José Pachuca 63'
66' Rafael Fernández
70' ↓ Mourad El Ghezouani ↑Elias Manoel
↓ Omar Moreno ↑Heriberto Jurado 74'
↓ Alejandro Organista ↑Eduardo Armenta 85'
↓ Mathías Adrián Tomás Borges ↑Ignacio Maestro 85'
85' ↓ José Rivero ↑Diego Abreu
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
Antonio Rodríguez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rafael Fernández 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Jackson Porozo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
77%
Duel Win %
Alejandro Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Vega
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Iván Tona 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
62
Passes
7
Duels
Ramiro Árciga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Francisco González
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Ignacio Rivero 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Adonis Preciado 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
14
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Mourad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Jorge Hernández 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Unai Bilbao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Mejía
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Ortíz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Zapata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frank Boya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elias Manoel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Abreu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joban González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yael Padilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Puebla
Goalkeepers
Ricardo Gutiérrez 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Iker Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Facundo Almada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Vargas
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Fernando Monárrez
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Alejandro Organista
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Alonso Ramírez 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Brayan Garnica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathías Borges
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Omar Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Luifer Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Jesús Rodríguez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ángel Leyva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Pachuca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Villa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Armenta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Heriberto Jurado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignacio Maestro Puch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Mustre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2026 | Club Tijuana | 0 - 0 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 10/18/2025 | Puebla | 4 - 3 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 02/22/2025 | Puebla | 2 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 11/11/2024 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 04/20/2024 | Club Tijuana | 3 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 09/02/2023 | Puebla | 3 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 04/29/2023 | Puebla | 5 - 2 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 08/13/2022 | Club Tijuana | 3 - 3 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 01/29/2022 | Puebla | 3 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 08/18/2021 | Club Tijuana | 1 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
02/07/2026
10/18/2025
02/22/2025
11/11/2024
04/20/2024
09/02/2023
04/29/2023
08/13/2022
01/29/2022
08/18/2021
Club Tijuana Win
Puebla Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +11
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +10
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +11
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +10
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Club Tijuana
Puebla
Club Tijuana
Puebla
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Gutiérrez Heroics Deny Tijuana in Frontier Stalemate
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. A relentless attacking barrage met an immovable object in a crucial mid-table clash that leaves both sides locked on points.
The Frontier Siege
Club Tijuana wasted no time establishing supremacy at Estadio Caliente. They immediately controlled possession, pinning the visitors deep inside their own half. Operating with a relentless attacking Intensity, the hosts launched wave after wave of pressure. This sheer volume of offensive movement forced an incredible 13 corners, effectively turning the visitor's penalty box into a chaotic shooting gallery. Despite unleashing 20 total attempts on goal, the early breakthrough completely eluded the frontier side. The pressure was suffocating, yet the scoreboard stubbornly refused to reflect the heavy home advantage during the frantic opening exchanges.
The Immovable Object
The turning point of this fixture was a masterclass in pure defiance from R. Gutiérrez. While Puebla managed just seven attempts of their own, they spent the vast majority of the match absorbing punishment. Gutiérrez produced six critical saves, single-handedly preserving the tactical Balance of the contest. He repeatedly denied close-range efforts and commanded his area beautifully under heavy set-piece bombardments. This singular goalkeeping exhibition completely neutralized the massive attacking metrics of the hosts, proving that statistical dominance means absolutely nothing when an inspired shot-stopper decides to shut the door and throw away the key.
Deadlock and Demands
A scoreless stalemate leaves both outfits deadlocked on 15 points in the league standings. The sheer Stakes of this mid-table collision meant neither side could afford a defeat, but a draw feels remarkably different inside both dressing rooms. The hosts will view this as two points disastrously dropped after heavily dominating the offensive metrics. Conversely, the visitors escape with a precious point earned entirely through defensive grit and supernatural goalkeeping. As the race for playoff positioning tightens heading into the final stretch, this frustrating draw highlights a desperate need for clinical finishing in Tijuana.
Key Questions
What made R. Gutiérrez the Man of the Match?
He produced six crucial saves to keep a clean sheet, absorbing tremendous pressure from 20 total shots and 13 corners.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Mid-table Margins Define Tijuana vs Puebla
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Just one point separates these two Apertura hopefuls, making this an essential battle for crucial regular season positioning.
The Setup
Ninth-placed Club Tijuana host eighth-placed Puebla at Estadio Caliente this October 17, 2026. While the overarching Stakes might read modest on paper, an incredibly strong Balance rating ensures this will be a tightly contested affair from the first whistle. We see a combined Form that suggests inconsistency on both sides, though Puebla's reputation as away specialists—winning half their games on the road—gives them a menacing edge. However, a solid Stars rating hints that individual brilliance on the pitch could easily override broader team trends.
Key Battle
Gilberto Mora is lighting up the home side's midfield. His creative output and finishing ability are impossible to ignore right now. He faces off against Puebla's E. Armenta, who has shown his own attacking bite recently in the final third. Whichever player dictates the tempo and finds pockets of space will ultimately swing this tie.
Our Prediction
We expect a gritty, tactical encounter. Tijuana edges it as narrow favorites on home turf, but Puebla's stingy away record means this won't be a walkover. A 2-1 victory for Club Tijuana seems the most logical outcome, leaning on late attacking pressure to secure all three points.