Liga MX Apertura - 4

Monterrey vs NS FC Juarez

Estadio BBVA

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Futmetrix Verdict
52
Monterrey
vs
FC Juarez
Sun, Aug 16 • 01:10 Español
⚡ Form 63
⚖️ Balance 59
🏆 Stakes 50
⭐ Stars 79
High-flying Monterrey host rock-bottom Juarez.

Win Probability

  • Monterrey 61%
  • Draw 21%
  • FC Juarez 17%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Monterrey Ready to Deepen Early Relegation Fears for Juarez

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. A brutal mismatch on paper, this clash tests whether rock-bottom Juarez can stop their defensive hemorrhage against a genuine title contender.

The Setup

On August 16, 2026, Estadio BBVA hosts a Liga MX encounter that already feels like a desperate survival mission for the visitors. Monterrey are sitting pretty in fourth place with six points from three matches. Conversely, FC Juarez languish in 18th, desperately searching for their first point. A remarkably low Balance rating highlights the massive gulf in quality between the two sides. The home team's imposing Stars metric is driven by the elite presence of Lucas Ocampos, H. Cuypers, and D. Rossi. Meanwhile, Juarez will lean heavily on D. García in midfield to try and stem the tide. While early in the campaign, the Stakes are escalating for the visitors, and Monterrey's dominant Form suggests they will show no mercy.

Key Battle

Monterrey's relentless, high-pressing attacking unit up against a fragile away backline. Having conceded seven times in three outings, Juarez's defense will face wave after wave of pressure in the final third and must maintain perfect shape to survive.

Our Prediction

We expect total domination from Monterrey. They will dictate the tempo, break down a leaky defense early, and cruise to a 3-0 victory.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Unless you are a Monterrey supporter looking to enjoy a comfortable rout, this lopsided affair is an easy skip.

What's the predicted outcome?

A straightforward Monterrey victory, as they utilize their superior attacking talent to overwhelm the visitors.

Where are Monterrey and FC Juarez in the league table?

Monterrey are currently fighting at the top in fourth place, while FC Juarez are dead last in 18th position.

What is FC Juarez's current form?

Dismal. They have suffered three consecutive defeats to open the season, managing just one goal while conceding seven.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Lucas Ocampos from Monterrey is thriving, recording 1 goal in 1 match with a stellar 8.6 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
10/22/2025 Monterrey 4 - 2 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio BBVA Bancomer
02/09/2025 FC Juarez 2 - 1 Monterrey Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
09/19/2024 Monterrey 3 - 2 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio BBVA
02/24/2024 FC Juarez 0 - 3 Monterrey Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
10/07/2023 Monterrey 3 - 1 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio BBVA
03/05/2023 Monterrey 3 - 0 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio BBVA
10/22/2025
Liga MX Estadio BBVA Bancomer
02/09/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
09/19/2024
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
02/24/2024
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
10/07/2023
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
03/05/2023
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
Monterrey Win
FC Juarez Win
Draw

Season Statistics

4
League Position
18
6
Points
0
4
Goals Scored
0
4
Goals Conceded
2

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Club America 3 7 5 1 +4 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 3 7 4 1 +3 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 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 6 7 5 +2 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)
4 Monterrey 3 6 6 4 +2 WAtlas 0 - 2 Monterrey (02-08-2026)LNecaxa 2 - 1 Monterrey (26-07-2026)WMonterrey 3 - 2 Santos Laguna (19-07-2026)
5 Necaxa 2 6 4 2 +2 LToluca 3 - 1 Necaxa (03-08-2026)WNecaxa 2 - 1 Monterrey (26-07-2026)WNecaxa 2 - 1 Atlante FC (17-07-2026)
6 Cruz Azul 3 6 7 6 +1 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)
7 Club Queretaro 3 6 5 4 +1 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 Atlas 3 6 4 4 0 LAtlas 0 - 2 Monterrey (02-08-2026)WSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Atlas (26-07-2026)WLeon 2 - 3 Atlas (18-07-2026)
9 Atlante FC 3 4 5 5 0 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)
10 Puebla 3 4 3 3 0 DPuebla 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (01-08-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Puebla (22-07-2026)WFC Juarez 0 - 1 Puebla (18-07-2026)
11 Guadalajara Chivas 3 4 2 3 -1 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)
12 CF Pachuca 3 3 4 3 +1 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)
13 Toluca 2 3 3 2 +1 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)
14 Leon 3 3 3 4 -1 WLeon 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (02-08-2026)LClub Tijuana 1 - 0 Leon (25-07-2026)LLeon 2 - 3 Atlas (18-07-2026)
15 Atletico San Luis 3 2 4 5 -1 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 3 1 5 8 -3 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 3 0 2 7 -5 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 3 0 1 7 -6 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)