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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
โก Intensity
75
โ๏ธ Balance
20
๐ Stakes
3
๐ฒ Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
โก Intensity
22
โ๏ธ Balance
31
๐ Stakes
11
๐ฒ Upset
60
Diakitรฉ struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' Andrรฉs Montaรฑo (Agustรญn Palavecino)
23' Carlos Rodriguez (Alan Mozo)
โ Ricardo Oliveira โMadson de Souza Silva 45'
โ Eder Lopez โGuilherme Castilho 45'
45' โ Carlos Rodriguez โLuka Romero
45' โ Alan Mozo โRogelio Gonzalez
45'+3 Omar Campos (Andrรฉs Montaรฑo)
HT
61' โ Nicolรกs Ibaรฑez โGabriel Fernรกndez
61' โ Agustรญn Palavecino โAriel Castro
โ Josรฉ Luis Rodrรญguez โLuca Dupuy 72'
74' โ Andrรฉs Montaรฑo โOsinachi Ebere
75' Rogelio Gonzalez
โ Oscar Estupiรฑan โBrayan Adriรกn Molina Hernรกndez 77'
โ Denzell Garcia โJuan Sigala 80'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cruz Azul
Goalkeepers
Andrรฉs Gudiรฑo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Alan Mozo 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
Alรกn Montes 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
79%
Duel Win %
Amaury Garcรญa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Piovi
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Omar Campos 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Agustรญn Palavecino
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
รrik Lira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Rodrรญguez
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Nicolรกs Ibรกรฑez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Andrรฉs Montaรฑo
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Kevin Mier 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jesรบs Orozco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Rodarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ariel Castro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Gonzalez 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Jeremy Mรกrquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Fernรกndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osinachi Ebere
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Jose Calero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Juarez
Goalkeepers
Sebastiรกn Jurado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Francisco Nevรกrez 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
L. A. Carmona
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Daniel Piรฑa
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Eder Lรณpez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Midfielders
Denzell Garcรญa
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Leonardo Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Sepรบlveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Josรฉ Luis Rodrรญguez 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Forwards
รscar Estupiรฑรกn
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
BENCH
Guillermo Ruiz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alejandro Mayorga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesรบs Murillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Carlo Carmona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Castilho 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Rodrigo Dourado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Molina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Sigala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Martรญnez Dupuy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Madson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2026 | FC Juarez | 3 - 4 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez |
| 09/20/2025 | Cruz Azul | 3 - 2 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Olรญmpico Universitario |
| 01/18/2025 | FC Juarez | 1 - 0 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez |
| 10/24/2024 | Cruz Azul | 4 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 01/20/2024 | FC Juarez | 0 - 0 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez |
| 11/02/2023 | Cruz Azul | 2 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 06/21/2023 | Cruz Azul | 3 - 1 | FC Juarez | Friendlies Clubs | Instalaciones La Noria Cancha 1 |
| 02/25/2023 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 09/03/2022 | FC Juarez | 2 - 2 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Olรญmpico Benito Juรกrez |
| 01/16/2022 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
Cruz Azul Win
FC Juarez Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +13
P: 12 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +13
P: 12 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Cruz Azul
FC Juarez
Cruz Azul
FC Juarez
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Cruz Azul Deliver a Five-Star Thrashing to Sinking Juarez
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. Our verdict is unequivocal: a ruthless attacking exhibition from the hosts brutally exposed the defensive frailties of a side deeply entrenched at the foot of the table.
Early Onslaught
At Estadio Banorte, Cruz Azul wasted absolutely no time asserting their authority. Operating with a relentless Intensity from the very first whistle, the hosts enjoyed controlled possession with 57% of the ball. The breakthrough arrived in the blink of an eye when Andrรฉs Montaรฑo found the back of the net just four minutes in. FC Juarez were completely shell-shocked, struggling to string passes together or escape their own defensive third. Before the visitors could even catch their breath, Carlos Rodriguez doubled the advantage in the 23rd minute, expertly finishing off a precise delivery from Alan Mozo. The midfield engine room for the hosts dictated the tempo effortlessly, constantly switching play and finding dangerous pockets of space.
The Crushing Blow
The tactical Balance of this contest disintegrated long before the half-time whistle. While the goalkeepers put in a respectable shift with eight combined saves on the night, the sheer volume of pressure was overwhelming. A barrage of 25 combined shots turned the penalty area into a constant shooting gallery. Just as the visitors hoped to reach the dressing room and regroup, Omar Campos struck a devastating blow in the third minute of first-half stoppage time. Every time the away side attempted to build out from the back, they were met with an aggressive press that forced immediate turnovers. The set-piece pressure was relentless, featuring 10 corners that consistently pinned the bottom-of-the-table strugglers against the ropes.
Final Flourish
With the Stakes dictating that the hosts needed a win to cement their seventh-place position in the standings, there was zero room for any Upset Factor. Agustรญn Palavecino, acting as the creative architect throughout the evening, deservedly got his name on the scoresheet in the 55th minute to make it four. The icing on the cake came from the substitutes' bench, as Rogelio Gonzalez added the fifth in the 75th minute, sealing a comprehensive 5-0 rout. For the loyal supporters gathered in the stands, it was a celebratory atmosphere from start to finish. This brutal reality check leaves the visitors firmly rooted to the foot of the table with a mere four points, facing a grueling campaign ahead.
Key Questions
What made A. Palavecino the Man of the Match?
He was the creative engine, delivering both a crucial goal and an assist while dictating the tempo seamlessly across the middle of the pitch.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A relentless barrage of 25 combined shots and clinical finishing dismantled a remarkably fragile visiting defence right from the opening exchanges.
How did substitute A. Palavecino change the game?
Despite actually starting the match, his presence was defining. He orchestrated the midfield flow and smashed home the fourth goal to extinguish any resistance.
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.
Cruz Azul Poised to Exploit Juarez's Defensive Woes
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. Juarez are fighting for top-flight survival, but this massive mismatch strongly points to a routine night for the hosts.
The Setup
Cruz Azul sit comfortably in seventh place, boasting a solid home advantage at Estadio Banorte heading into this October 18, 2026 clash. For FC Juarez, survival is on the line as they languish rock bottom in 18th place. A modest Stakes rating reflects the predictability of this encounter. The visitors carry an atrocious defensive Form, leaking three goals per game, making them highly vulnerable. The competitive Balance is heavily skewed toward a dominant home victory.
Key Battle
The vision of J. Paradela in the attacking third will constantly test the visitors' fragile backline. Facing him, ร. Estupiรฑรกn operates as a lonely outlet up front. The Stars rating heavily favors Cruz Azul, who will rely on Paradela's playmaking to break down a packed defense.
Our Prediction
Cruz Azul 3-1 FC Juarez. The home side will dictate the tempo from the start, quickly bypassing a disorganized midfield and punishing the worst defense in the division.