Liga MX Gameweek 5, Apertura

FC Juarez vs NS Club America

Match Preview

Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching

Futmetrix Verdict
88
FC Juarez
vs
Club America
Sat, Aug 22 • 03:10 Español
⚡ Form 47
⚖️ Balance 75
🏆 Stakes 100
⭐ Stars 99
Top meets bottom in Liga MX.

Win Probability

  • FC Juarez 23%
  • Draw 25%
  • Club America 52%

Futmetrix AI estimate

David Meets Goliath in Liga MX Clash

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 88/100. A severe mismatch awaits as soaring leaders Club America look to deepen the misery of rock-bottom FC Juarez.

The Setup

A brutal Balance rating tells the story of this Apertura fixture ahead of the August 22, 2026 kickoff. Club America are flying high at the summit, boasting a Form rating that spells trouble for their hosts. The visitors' attacking Stars, including A. Saint-Maximin and A. Zendejas, face an FC Juarez side reeling from three straight defeats and a leaky defense shipping multiple goals per game. While early-season Stakes remain relatively modest, the pressure is already immense for a home side desperate to salvage their campaign. Even with Monchu anchoring the midfield, Juarez looks severely outgunned.

Key Battle

With the home defense leaking goals at an alarming rate, their primary task is sheer survival against the league's most potent attacking unit. If Juarez cannot plug the gaps early, the visitors' frontline will relentlessly tear through their fragile defensive shape, bypassing the midfield entirely and turning the match into a rout.

Our Prediction

Club America to dominate proceedings entirely. The visitors will control possession, exploit the wide areas, and score multiple times to secure a comfortable 3-0 victory, cementing their early title ambitions.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Given our verdict to skip, it is a one-sided affair better suited for die-hard Club America fans hoping for a high-scoring performance.

What's the predicted outcome?

Expect a comfortable multi-goal victory for the league leaders, dominating possession and attacking play from the very first whistle.

Where are FC Juarez and Club America in the league table?

Club America sit proudly in first place, while FC Juarez languish at the very bottom in eighteenth position.

What is FC Juarez's current form?

They are in dire shape, suffering three consecutive defeats this season while conceding seven goals and scoring just once.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

The standout is Brian Rodríguez for Club America, boasting 1 goals in 1 matches with an impressive 8.0 average rating.

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.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
03/05/2026 Club America 1 - 2 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
07/12/2025 FC Juarez 1 - 1 Club America Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
02/01/2025 Club America 4 - 0 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
07/21/2024 FC Juarez 1 - 2 Club America Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
01/25/2024 FC Juarez 0 - 2 Club America Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
07/01/2023 Club America 1 - 2 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Azteca
04/29/2023 FC Juarez 0 - 1 Club America Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
08/08/2022 Club America 2 - 1 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Azteca
04/10/2022 Club America 3 - 0 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Azteca
08/19/2021 FC Juarez 1 - 2 Club America Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
03/05/2026
Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
07/12/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
02/01/2025
Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
07/21/2024
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
01/25/2024
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
07/01/2023
Liga MX Estadio Azteca
04/29/2023
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
08/08/2022
Liga MX Estadio Azteca
04/10/2022
Liga MX Estadio Azteca
08/19/2021
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
FC Juarez Win
Club America Win
Draw

Season Statistics

18
League Position
1
0
Points
10
2
Goals Scored
5
13
Goals Conceded
1

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Club America 4 10 8 1 +7 WClub America 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (16-08-2026)WClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (02-08-2026)DAtlante FC 1 - 1 Club America (25-07-2026)WClub Queretaro 0 - 1 Club America (19-07-2026)
2 Club Tijuana 4 10 6 2 +4 WClub Tijuana 2 - 1 Cruz Azul (17-08-2026)DAtletico San Luis 0 - 0 Club Tijuana (01-08-2026)WClub Tijuana 1 - 0 Leon (25-07-2026)WClub Tijuana 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (17-07-2026)
3 Monterrey 4 9 12 5 +7 WMonterrey 6 - 1 FC Juarez (16-08-2026)WAtlas 0 - 2 Monterrey (02-08-2026)LNecaxa 2 - 1 Monterrey (26-07-2026)WMonterrey 3 - 2 Santos Laguna (19-07-2026)
4 Atlas 4 9 6 5 +1 WAtlas 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (16-08-2026)LAtlas 0 - 2 Monterrey (02-08-2026)WSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Atlas (26-07-2026)WLeon 2 - 3 Atlas (18-07-2026)
5 Toluca 4 7 6 3 +3 DAtlante FC 0 - 0 Toluca (15-08-2026)WToluca 3 - 1 Necaxa (03-08-2026)LToluca 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-07-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 2 Toluca (19-07-2026)
6 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 4 7 7 5 +2 DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (16-08-2026)WFC Juarez 1 - 5 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (01-08-2026)WToluca 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-07-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 3 CF Pachuca (18-07-2026)
7 Club Queretaro 4 7 5 4 +1 DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (16-08-2026)WClub Queretaro 3 - 2 Tigres UANL (01-08-2026)WCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Club Queretaro (27-07-2026)LClub Queretaro 0 - 1 Club America (19-07-2026)
8 Guadalajara Chivas 4 7 3 3 0 WSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (17-08-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (01-08-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 FC Juarez (25-07-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 2 Toluca (19-07-2026)
9 Cruz Azul 4 6 8 8 0 LClub Tijuana 2 - 1 Cruz Azul (17-08-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 3 Atlante FC (02-08-2026)WCruz Azul 2 - 1 Puebla (22-07-2026)WAtletico San Luis 2 - 3 Cruz Azul (18-07-2026)
10 Leon 4 6 5 5 0 WNecaxa 1 - 2 Leon (18-08-2026)WLeon 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (02-08-2026)LClub Tijuana 1 - 0 Leon (25-07-2026)LLeon 2 - 3 Atlas (18-07-2026)
11 Necaxa 4 6 6 7 -1 LNecaxa 1 - 2 Leon (18-08-2026)LToluca 3 - 1 Necaxa (03-08-2026)WNecaxa 2 - 1 Monterrey (26-07-2026)WNecaxa 2 - 1 Atlante FC (17-07-2026)
12 Atlante FC 4 5 5 5 0 DAtlante FC 0 - 0 Toluca (15-08-2026)WCruz Azul 2 - 3 Atlante FC (02-08-2026)DAtlante FC 1 - 1 Club America (25-07-2026)LNecaxa 2 - 1 Atlante FC (17-07-2026)
13 Puebla 3 4 3 3 0 WCF Pachuca 2 - 3 Puebla (18-08-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (01-08-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Puebla (22-07-2026)WFC Juarez 0 - 1 Puebla (18-07-2026)
14 CF Pachuca 3 3 4 3 +1 LCF Pachuca 2 - 3 Puebla (18-08-2026)LLeon 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (02-08-2026)LCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Club Queretaro (27-07-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 3 CF Pachuca (18-07-2026)
15 Atletico San Luis 4 2 4 8 -4 LClub America 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (16-08-2026)DAtletico San Luis 0 - 0 Club Tijuana (01-08-2026)DTigres UANL 2 - 2 Atletico San Luis (26-07-2026)LAtletico San Luis 2 - 3 Cruz Azul (18-07-2026)
16 Tigres UANL 4 1 6 10 -4 LAtlas 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (16-08-2026)LClub Queretaro 3 - 2 Tigres UANL (01-08-2026)DTigres UANL 2 - 2 Atletico San Luis (26-07-2026)LClub Tijuana 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (17-07-2026)
17 Santos Laguna 4 0 2 8 -6 LSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (17-08-2026)LClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (02-08-2026)LSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Atlas (26-07-2026)LMonterrey 3 - 2 Santos Laguna (19-07-2026)
18 FC Juarez 4 0 2 13 -11 LMonterrey 6 - 1 FC Juarez (16-08-2026)LFC Juarez 1 - 5 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (01-08-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 FC Juarez (25-07-2026)LFC Juarez 0 - 1 Puebla (18-07-2026)