Match Preview: Toluca FC vs FC Juárez
The anticipation is building as Toluca FC prepares to face FC Juárez in the first playoff round of Liga MX. Having secured a 2-1 victory in the first leg, the Red Devils are looking to solidify their position and reach the semifinals. The match is set to kick off at 22:05 (Argentina time).
Historically, Toluca has fared well against Juárez in their recent encounters. Out of the last five meetings in this tournament, Toluca has won four times, with one draw. The last clash occurred on November 26, during the quarterfinals, where Toluca FC emerged victorious with a score of 1-2.
The officiating duties for this critical match will fall to Katia García Mendoza.
Recent Form:
Toluca FC:
- 3-1 Win vs Necaxa (July 12)
- 4-2 Win vs Santos Laguna (July 17)
- 4-3 Loss vs Tigres (July 26)
- 2-0 Win vs FC Juárez (August 12)
- 1-1 Draw vs Pumas UNAM (August 17)
- 0-1 Loss vs Cruz Azul (August 24)
- 3-1 Win vs Atl. de San Luis (August 29)
- 1-3 Win vs Puebla (September 14)
- 3-0 Win vs Chivas (September 20)
- 6-2 Win vs CF Monterrey (September 24)
- 3-1 Win vs Mazatlán (September 27)
- 4-2 Win vs León (October 4)
- 4-0 Win vs Querétaro (October 18)
- 0-0 Draw vs Tijuana (October 23)
- 2-2 Draw vs Pachuca (October 26)
- 0-0 Draw vs Atlas (November 1)
- 2-0 Win vs Club América (November 8)
- 2-1 Win vs FC Juárez (November 26, Quarterfinals)
FC Juárez:
- 1-1 Draw vs Club América (July 12)
- 0-1 Loss vs Tigres (July 19)
- 1-1 Draw vs Tijuana (July 26)
- 0-2 Loss vs Toluca FC (August 12)
- 2-1 Win vs Chivas (August 16)
- 1-0 Win vs Santos Laguna (August 22)
- 1-0 Win vs Mazatlán (August 29)
- 1-1 Draw vs Necaxa (September 12)
- 2-3 Loss vs Cruz Azul (September 19)
- 3-1 Win vs Pumas UNAM (September 24)
- 2-0 Win vs León (September 26)
- 1-3 Loss vs Atlas (October 4)
- 2-2 Draw vs Pachuca (October 18)
- 2-4 Loss vs CF Monterrey (October 22)
- 4-4 Draw vs Puebla (October 24)
- 1-2 Win vs Atl. de San Luis (November 1)
- 1-2 Loss vs Querétaro (November 7)
- 1-3 Loss vs Tijuana (Play In, November 21)
- 2-1 Win vs Pachuca (Play In, November 23)
- 1-2 Loss vs Toluca FC (November 26, Quarterfinals)
Kick-Off Times in Various Countries:
- Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 22:05 hours
- Colombia and Peru: 20:05 hours
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico), and Nicaragua: 19:05 hours
- Venezuela: 21:05 hours
Both teams are primed for a thrilling encounter, each seeking to take a step closer to lifting the Liga MX trophy.