Liga MX Apertura - 4
FC Juarez 0 - 2 FT Toluca
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Paulinho (R. Morales) 34'
Juan Dominguez 45'
HT
J. P. Dominguez Chonteco (N. Castro) 48'
Hugo Gonzalez 55'
56' ↓ D. Garcia ↑F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin
56' ↓ Madson ↑Guilherme Castilho
56' ↓ R. Pizarro ↑Ricardinho
64' Moises Mosquera
67' ↓ H. E. Martinez Yepez ↑A. Zaldivar
↓ Paulinho ↑A. Alvarez 71'
73' ↓ Puma ↑R. Fulgencio
↓ N. Castro ↑H. Herrera 79'
↓ J. P. Dominguez Chonteco ↑O. Virgen 79'
82' Óscar Estupiñán
Alek Álvarez 88'
↓ R. Morales ↑F. Arce 90'
↓ J. Angulo ↑J. Arroyo 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Juarez
Goalkeepers
S. Jurado
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
M. Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Manriquez
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
78
Passes
8
Duels
A. Mayorga
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
68
Passes
10
Duels
Midfielders
D. Garcia
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
75%
Win %
R. Pizarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
H. E. Martinez Yepez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Puma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Forwards
Madson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
J. M. Torres Ramirez I.
MAGNET
45
Activity
45
Activity
33
Passes
12
Duels
O. Estupinan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
B. Diaz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Castilho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Villalpando
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zaldivar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toluca
Goalkeepers
H. Gonzalez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
D. Barbosa
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
A. Briseno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. del Villar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
J. Angulo
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
F. Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Castro
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
J. P. Dominguez Chonteco
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Paulinho
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
R. Morales
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
BENCH
L. Garcia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Isais
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Arce
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Arteaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Virgen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Arroyo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Estrada
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2025 | Toluca | 0 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Diez |
| 11/27/2025 | FC Juarez | 1 - 2 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez |
| 08/12/2025 | FC Juarez | 0 - 2 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 02/22/2025 | FC Juarez | 0 - 4 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
FC Juarez Win
Toluca Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -8
P: 4 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 17 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ruthless Devils Expose Wasteful Hosts in the Border City
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. A masterclass in away-day pragmatism allowed the high-flying visitors to absorb heavy pressure before delivering two lethal blows to secure maximum points.
The Illusion of Control
The lights shone down on the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez, illuminating a first half defined by deceptive optics. The hosts, FC Juarez, immediately took charge of the tempo, suffocating the midfield and starving their opponents of the ball. They dictated the early flow, translating their vast stretches of possession into a staggering volume of set-piece opportunities. The Intensity of their offensive push was undeniable as they racked up corner after corner, bombarding the penalty area. Yet, for all their territorial dominance, the final product was entirely absent. Without a single shot testing the goalkeeper, their prolonged spells on the ball amounted to nothing more than aesthetic fluff. It was a textbook case of empty possession, where sweeping lateral passes continuously crashed into an organized defensive block.
The Sucker Punch
Football often punishes those who cannot convert dominance into digits on the scoreboard, and this clash was no exception. Just as the home side appeared settled in their attacking rhythm, the visitors struck with venomous efficiency in the 34th minute. A rapid transition caught the high defensive line out of position, allowing R. Morales to thread a perfect ball into the path of Paulinho. The forward made no mistake, finishing with clinical precision to completely shatter the Balance of the encounter. This breakthrough was a tactical triumph for Toluca, validating their counter-attacking blueprint. Conceding against the run of play completely deflated the hosts, exposing their fragility and rewriting the psychological script just minutes before the halftime whistle blew.
A Professional Finish
If the first half left the home crowd anxious, the opening of the second half instantly extinguished any lingering hope of a revival. Merely three minutes after the restart, J. P. Dominguez Chonteco doubled the advantage following a sharp sequence orchestrated by N. Castro. From that moment onward, the away side shifted into expert game-management mode. Diego Barbosa put in a monumental shift at the back, anchoring a backline that smothered every half-chance and effectively removed any realistic Upset Factor. Given the high Stakes of the playoff race, this disciplined performance highlights exactly why they remain unbeaten this season. They departed the border city with a clean sheet, a vital three points, and a growing reputation as genuine title contenders.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for Toluca?
Paulinho opened the scoring in the first half, and J. P. Dominguez Chonteco secured the victory with a strike early in the second half.
Did FC Juarez register any shots on target?
No. Despite controlling the majority of possession and winning numerous corners, the home side completely failed to produce a single shot on target.
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.
Toluca's Flawless Record Faces a Tricky Border Test
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. Toluca aim to protect their unbeaten status, but Juarez's recent attacking spark and home momentum make this a thoroughly dangerous trip.
The Setup
On August 12, 2025, the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez hosts a compelling Apertura clash. Toluca arrive sitting comfortably in 3rd place, having navigated the season without a single defeat. FC Juarez find themselves in 10th, yet a run of three wins in their last five matches signals a team discovering their rhythm. A strong Form rating points to an expansive game, backed up by an expected goal tally that promises action at both ends. The Stakes are clear for the home side as they push to solidify their playoff spot. Toluca have proven themselves as away specialists, but they must find a way past Sebastián Jurado, who has been in sensational shot-stopping form for the hosts.
Key Battle
The clash between Jairo Torres and Helinho takes centre stage. Torres will look to pull the strings for the home side in transition, but he faces a direct counter-threat in Helinho, whose sheer attacking output makes him a nightmare to contain on the break.
Our Prediction
We expect a 2-1 away victory for Toluca. A modest Balance score hints at a slight gap in overall quality. Juarez will apply heavy pressure early, but Toluca's ruthless efficiency on the counter will ultimately punish the hosts late in the second half.