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Futmetrix Verdict
97
Bournemouth
vs
AC Milan
Thu, Oct 22 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
37
⚖️ Balance
84
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
100
High-stakes European clash at Vitality Stadium.
Futmetrix Verdict
85
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Form
7
⚖️ Balance
85
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
83
Futmetrix Verdict
100
Beşiktaş
vs
Crystal Palace
Thu, Oct 22 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
41
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
100
Vlahović powers a high-stakes European test
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ Franco Romero ↑Víctor Guzmán 45'
HT
57' Ignacio Maestro
↓ Everardo Lopez ↑Hélio Júnio Nunes de Castro 59'
↓ Jesús Angulo ↑Jorge Diaz 59'
José Pachuca 69'
72' ↓ Carlos Baltazar ↑Heriberto Jurado
75' ↓ Brayan Garnica ↑Omar Moreno
↓ Federico Viñas ↑Luan Garcia 77'
Bruno Méndez 90'
90'+4 ↓ Fernando Monarrez ↑Oscar Villa
90'+4 ↓ Alejandro Organista ↑Alberto Herrera
90'+4 ↓ José Pachuca ↑Iker Moreno
↓ João Paulo Dias Fernandes ↑Oswaldo Virgen 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Puebla
Goalkeepers
Ricardo Gutiérrez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jose Pachuca 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Facundo Almada 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Juan Pablo Vargas 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Fernando Monárrez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Sergio Sanabria
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Brayan Garnica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Mathías Borges
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Alejandro Organista 
NPC
94
Minutes
94
Minutes
43%
Pass Acc
6.4
Rating
Carlos Baltazar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Ignacio Maestro Puch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
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
Óscar Villa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alonso Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Armenta
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
Lucas Camilo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Heriberto Jurado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toluca
Goalkeepers
Luis García 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Diego Barbosa
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Bruno Méndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Pereira
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Everardo López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Midfielders
Franco Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Jesús Gallardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Viñas
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jesús Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Nicolás Castro 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
57
Passes
12
Duels
Forwards
Paulinho
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Ronaldo Beltrán
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Antonio Briseño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Guzmán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pável Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Aceves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Arce
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oswaldo Virgen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Helinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2026 | Puebla | 0 - 0 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtemoc |
| 09/14/2025 | Toluca | 3 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 03/15/2025 | Puebla | 0 - 3 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 10/23/2024 | Toluca | 5 - 0 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 01/27/2024 | Puebla | 1 - 1 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 11/01/2023 | Toluca | 0 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 06/24/2023 | Toluca | 1 - 1 | Puebla | Friendlies Clubs | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 04/08/2023 | Puebla | 1 - 2 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 08/03/2022 | Toluca | 1 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 04/03/2022 | Toluca | 2 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
Puebla Win
Toluca Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +16
P: 13 GD: +8
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 13 GD: -11
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Scrappy Affair Settled by Pure Calamity
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. Our verdict: a match utterly devoid of attacking quality where a single defensive blunder proved to be the ultimate decider.
Opening Act: Shooting Blanks
Fans arriving at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc hoped for a high-Intensity Liga MX clash, but they were instead subjected to a war of attrition. Toluca controlled possession, heavily relying on the steady presence of V. Guzmán in the engine room. Yet, despite managing to push the ball forward and rack up 11 corners between both sides, the end product was abysmal. We witnessed a barrage of 24 combined shots that turned the stands into a bigger target than the net, with only five efforts actually testing the goalkeepers. The Balance of play was painfully stagnant, leaving both sets of supporters desperate for a spark before the halftime whistle blew on a forgettable 45 minutes.
The Pivot: A Calamitous Gift
When a game lacks genuine attacking inspiration, you need a high Upset Factor or a catastrophic mistake to break the deadlock. That moment arrived in the 69th minute. A messy sequence inside the box resulted in José Pachuca being credited with a disastrous own goal, handing the visitors a 1-0 lead on a silver platter. Down a goal, Puebla tried to force the issue, but they ran straight into a brick wall. The away defense was marshalled brilliantly by F. Pereira, who dominated every duel and single-handedly shut down any hope of a home revival, earning his standout status for the evening.
Resolution: Red Mist Descends
The Stakes were notably high for the hosts, who are teetering near a brewing relegation battle, and that pressure clearly boiled over. Frustration consumed Mathías Adrián Tomás Borges in the 90th minute. A reckless challenge prompted a VAR review, upgrading his initial card to a straight red and effectively ending the contest. Toluca escape with three points to cement their spot in third place, marching on despite a subpar display. For the hosts, lingering in 10th with back-to-back defeats exposes severe structural issues. Our take? Take the points if you are a visiting fan, but skip the replay.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Puebla's season?
Stuck in tenth with ten points, the defeat raises serious alarms about a looming relegation battle, demanding immediate tactical changes to stop the rot.
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.
Top Four Ambitions on the Line as Puebla Host Toluca
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. Tied on ten points near the summit of the Liga MX table, this Apertura showdown is an early litmus test for both sides' post-season credentials.
The Setup
The early season has been extremely productive for both Puebla and Toluca. Currently sitting third and fifth respectively, the visitors hold a slight edge purely on goal difference. This September 05, 2026 encounter carries an immense Stakes rating, reflecting the importance of cementing a top-four spot early in the Apertura campaign to secure direct qualification advantages. Toluca arrives with a formidable away Form, having already clinched two victories on the road while carving open opposing defenses with ease. Puebla, meanwhile, will need to rely on superb tactical Balance to disrupt the visitors' rhythm, protect their backline, and establish dominance on home soil.
Key Battle
The clash of Stars will inevitably define this fixture. Eduardo Mustre has been a revelation for the hosts, providing a relentless and clinical attacking threat. He will look to outshine Toluca's creative forces, notably Helinho, whose vision and execution in the final third can unlock the tightest of backlines. Whoever manages to exploit the half-spaces more effectively will likely steer their team to victory in this tightly contested affair.
Our Prediction
The underlying metrics lean heavily toward the visitors, and their clinical edge away from home fully justifies that confidence. Expect Toluca to absorb early pressure before picking Puebla apart on the counter-attack as spaces open up in the second half. We anticipate a 2-1 victory for the away side.