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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 for 2026-08-16T01:10:00Z, with the status currently listed as Not Started. For fans wondering when Monterrey play next, this Apertura - 4 clash at home is the one to circle, and it shapes up as an important early-season test.

This Monterrey vs FC Juarez preview comes with the home side sitting in the upper reaches of the Apertura standings after a solid start, while Juarez arrive under pressure after three straight defeats. With contrasting form lines and a strong historical record for Monterrey in this matchup, there is plenty riding on this encounter for both teams.

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

Standings & form

Monterrey come into Apertura - 4 ranked 5th in the Liga MX Apertura table with 6 points from 3 matches. Their overall record stands at 2 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss, with 6 goals scored and 4 conceded, giving them a +2 goal difference. At home they have played 1 match, winning it with a 3–2 goals record, while away from home they have 1 win and 1 loss from 2 outings, scoring and conceding 3–2. Their recent form string reads WLW, underlining an overall positive start despite one setback.

FC Juarez travel in very different shape. They sit 18th in the Apertura standings with 0 points after 3 matches, having lost all three. Their overall record is 0 wins, 0 draws, 3 losses, with just 1 goal scored and 7 conceded, for a -6 goal difference. At home they have lost both fixtures (goals 1–6), and their sole away game so far also ended in defeat, 0–1. Their form string of LLL reflects a tough start and makes this trip to Monterrey a significant opportunity to stop the slide.

From the season statistics, Monterrey have already recorded 1 clean sheet in 3 league games and have not failed to score yet, highlighting consistent attacking output. They have also converted 2 penalties from 2 for a 100% record. FC Juarez, by contrast, are still searching for their first clean sheet of the campaign and have failed to score in 2 of their 3 matches. Discipline-wise, Monterrey have picked up several yellow cards and 2 red cards across different time ranges, while Juarez have accumulated multiple yellows but no reds so far.

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 – 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 is heavily tilted towards Monterrey. In the Liga MX meetings listed above, Monterrey have recorded several convincing home wins, including 3–0 scorelines in 2023 and 2022, plus a 3–1 and 3–2 at Estadio BBVA. FC Juarez have had their moments, notably a 2–1 home victory in February 2025 and a 2–2 draw in March 2026, but overall Monterrey have dominated both home and away. The most recent clash ended 2–2 in Ciudad Juarez, showing Juarez can compete, yet the broader pattern favours the hosts going into this new encounter.

Key players to watch

  • L. Ocampos (Monterrey) — 4 goals and 1 assist in the 2026 Liga MX season, featuring in all 3 matches and also among the league’s top assist providers.
  • D. Rossi (Monterrey) — 1 goal and 1 assist from 3 appearances, adding another threat in the final third for the home side.

Prediction

The data-driven Monterrey vs FC Juarez prediction leans clearly towards the home side. The model’s advice is: “Winner : Monterrey”, with outcome percentages of 50% home win, 50% draw, 0% away win. That reflects Monterrey’s stronger form, higher Apertura standing, and dominant head-to-head record, set against Juarez’s three straight losses and struggles in both attack and defence. While football can always produce surprises, all available indicators point to Monterrey being well placed to take another three points at Estadio BBVA.