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Monterrey vs FC Juarez preview: next match details and prediction

The next Monterrey match in the Liga MX Apertura 2026 sees them host FC Juarez at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. The fixture is scheduled to kick off on 2026-08-16T01:10:00Z, with the game listed as Not Started. For fans wondering when Monterrey play next, this Apertura - 4 clash offers a chance to consolidate a strong start against a side struggling for early-season form.

This Monterrey vs FC Juarez preview focuses on a meeting between a team sitting in the upper reaches of the Apertura standings and one trying to climb off the lower positions. Monterrey are currently 5th after three rounds, while FC Juarez are 18th and still searching for their first point. With contrasting form lines and a rich recent head-to-head history, this match could be pivotal for both sides’ momentum in the opening phase of the campaign.

Match details: date, kick-off & venue

  • Competition: Liga MX, Apertura - 4
  • Date / Kick-off: 2026-08-16T01:10:00Z
  • Venue: Estadio BBVA, Monterrey
  • Status: Not Started (Fixture has not started yet)

Standings & form

Monterrey come into Apertura - 4 in a solid position. They are 5th in the Apertura group with 6 points from 3 matches, boasting a record of 2 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss. They have scored 6 goals and conceded 4, for a +2 goal difference. Their form line reads WLW, underlining a positive if slightly inconsistent start. At home, Monterrey have played 1 match, winning it with a 3–2 goals for/against record. Away from home they have played 2, with 1 win and 1 loss, scoring 3 and conceding 2.

FC Juarez arrive in Monterrey in far more difficult circumstances. They are currently 18th in the Apertura group with 0 points from 3 games, having lost all three (record: 0 wins, 0 draws, 3 losses). They have managed just 1 goal scored while conceding 7, leaving them with a -6 goal difference. Their form string of LLL reflects a tough opening to the season. At home they have played 2 matches, both defeats, with a 1–6 goals record, while their single away outing ended in defeat with a 0–1 scoreline.

From the wider season statistics, Monterrey have kept 1 clean sheet in their three league fixtures so far and have not failed to score in any match. They have also converted 2 penalties from 2, a 100% success rate from the spot. FC Juarez, by contrast, are still looking for their first clean sheet and have failed to score in 2 of their 3 league games. Discipline could be worth monitoring: Monterrey have already received several yellow and red cards across time ranges, while FC Juarez have accumulated multiple yellow cards, particularly in the final half-hour of matches.

Head-to-head

  • 2026-03-14T03:00:00Z: FC Juarez 2–2 Monterrey (Liga MX)
  • 2025-10-22T03:05:00Z: Monterrey 4–2 FC Juarez (Liga MX)
  • 2025-02-09T03:00:00Z: FC Juarez 2–1 Monterrey (Liga MX)
  • 2024-09-19T03:00:00Z: Monterrey 3–2 FC Juarez (Liga MX)
  • 2024-02-24T03:10:00Z: FC Juarez 0–3 Monterrey (Liga MX)
  • 2023-10-07T23:00:00Z: Monterrey 3–1 FC Juarez (Liga MX)
  • 2023-06-24T00:00:00Z: Monterrey vs FC Juarez (Friendlies Clubs) — Match Cancelled
  • 2023-03-05T01:10:00Z: Monterrey 3–0 FC Juarez (Liga MX)
  • 2022-09-10T02:05:00Z: FC Juarez 0–1 Monterrey (Liga MX)
  • 2022-03-16T03:06:00Z: Monterrey 3–0 FC Juarez (Liga MX)

The head-to-head record shows Monterrey with several convincing home wins over FC Juarez, including 3–0, 3–0 and 3–1 scorelines at Estadio BBVA in Liga MX. FC Juarez have enjoyed some success at home, notably a 2–1 victory in 2025 and a 2–2 draw in March 2026, but they have struggled to contain Monterrey’s attack on the road. The cancelled friendly in June 2023 offers no additional insight, so the competitive meetings underline a pattern of Monterrey dominance, especially in Monterrey.

Key players to watch

  • L. Ocampos (Monterrey) — 4 goals and 1 assist so far in the 2026 Liga MX season, also among the top assist providers.
  • D. Rossi (Monterrey) — 1 goal and 1 assist, contributing both as a scorer and creator in Monterrey’s attack.

Prediction

The data-driven Monterrey vs FC Juarez prediction leans strongly towards the home side. The prediction model lists Monterrey as the expected winner, with advice: "Winner : Monterrey". The associated outcome percentages are 50% home win, 50% draw, 0% away win, reflecting confidence that FC Juarez are unlikely to take all three points. Given Monterrey’s higher Apertura standing, stronger form and dominant home head-to-head record, FC Juarez will need a significant improvement to upset the odds at Estadio BBVA.