Toluca host Tijuana in Liga MX Apertura Matchday 13
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The gist
Toluca, third in the Apertura table, host tenth-placed Tijuana at the Estadio Nemesio Diez.
Toluca have lost two straight, giving Tijuana a chance to close the gap.
Background
Deportivo Toluca are a Liga MX club managed by Antonio Mohamed, and Club Tijuana are coached by Sebastian Abreu. The fixture is a Matchday 13 game in the Apertura 2026 tournament, the current Liga MX season. Toluca sit near the top of the table while Tijuana are chasing a playoff place, and Toluca's recent form has slipped after back-to-back defeats.
How it unfolded
- Feb 14, 2026The sides last met in Liga MX, with Toluca winning 1-0 at the Estadio Nemesio Diez.
- Sep 20, 2026Toluca lost 3-2 at home to Santos, while Tijuana drew 2-2 at Pachuca.
- Oct 9, 2026Toluca lost 3-2 at Tigres, their second straight defeat.
- Oct 17, 2026Toluca drew 1-1 at home with Atletico de San Luis; Tijuana had drawn 0-0 at home with Puebla a day earlier.
- Oct 21, 2026Toluca vs Tijuana is scheduled to kick off at 9:00 PM at the Estadio Nemesio Diez in Toluca de Lerdo.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- A Transfermarkt betting preview leans toward a home win for Toluca, tipping the home victory at odds of 1.39 and suggesting the Both Teams to Score market at 1.67.
- Caution
- Goal.com notes Toluca sit third in the Apertura standings but come in on back-to-back defeats, while Tijuana are tenth and need points to stay in the playoff places.
Still unverified
Toluca manager Antonio Mohamed has not confirmed his starting lineup, and no injuries or suspensions have been officially listed for Toluca; Tijuana coach Sebastian Abreu is yet to announce his projected XI, with no injuries or suspensions confirmed for Tijuana.