Saturday, November 1 Matchups
Atlas vs. Toluca
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Estadio Jalisco
- Broadcast: Canal 5, TUDN, VIX
Toluca leads the head-to-head history with 62 wins compared to Atlas’s 35. The Diablos Rojos have gone six consecutive seasons without losing to the Zorros. Moreover, Toluca still needs to complete 238 minutes of the Minors Rule, which might force them to use juveniles in a match that could be their last step towards the Liguilla.
Monterrey vs. Tigres (Clásico Regio)
- Time: 7:05 PM
- Location: Estadio BBVA
- Broadcast: Canal 5, TUDN, VIX
The most anticipated game of the weekend. Tigres aims for their 50th victory in the Clásico Regio (currently 49-47). At the BBVA, the balance is even: six wins each and five draws. The tension rises as both teams need to comply with the Minors Rule (Monterrey needs 190 minutes; Tigres, 215), which could influence their lineups. Tigres won the previous clash and wants to keep winning—though they haven’t achieved it since 2021.
América vs. León
- Time: 9:10 PM
- Location: Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
- Broadcast: Canal 5, TUDN, VIX
America arrives solid: they’ve only lost once in their last 11 games against León. Although the Azulcrema dominance is slight (53 wins vs. 47 of La Fiera), the draws have been a constant (six recent ties). León hasn’t won as visitors against America since the Liguilla Clausura 2019.
Sunday, November 2 Matchups
Pumas vs. Tijuana
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Estadio Olímpico Universitario
- Broadcast: Las Estrellas, TUDN, VIX
Pumas only needs 2 minutes to comply with the Minors Rule, a competitive advantage. In the overall history, Tijuana surprises with more wins (10) than losses (9). However, in Ciudad Universitaria, the university team has dominated for six consecutive games without losing to Xolos.
Querétaro vs. Mazatlán
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Estadio La Corregidora
- Broadcast: FOX Sports, Caliente TV, Caliente Streaming
Mazatlán fights not only for points but also for the 91 minutes they lack for the Minors Rule. The Cannoneros have won 4 of the 10 duels against Gallos Blancos. Querétaro seeks its third historic victory over Mazatlán, all at home.
Pachuca vs. Chivas
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Estadio Hidalgo
- Broadcast: Caliente TV
Guadalajara arrives with three consecutive wins over Pachuca and dominates the history (22 victories vs. 20). The Tuzos haven’t beaten Chivas since January 2022 and have only scored two goals in the last six encounters. This duel could define positions for Play-In and Liguilla direct entry.
Friday, October 31 Results
Necaxa dominates Santos with a 4-1 victory
- Rayos: Started the round with a powerful 4-1 win over Santos in Aguascalientes. With a devastating start and a double from Diber Cambindo, Necaxa secured crucial points and arrives motivated for the final round.
Cruz Azul maintains its good run, sinks Puebla
La Máquina defeated Puebla 3-0 at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc. With goals from Bogusz, Jeremy Márquez, and Omar Campos, Cruz Azul confirmed its place among the best in the tournament and extended its dominance in Puebla territory.
Bravos wins in the last minute against Atlético de San Luis
In a dramatic ending, Bravos defeated Atlético de San Luis 2-1 with a late goal from Óscar Estupiñán. The potosinos led until the 61st minute, but the fronterizos came back in stoppage time to keep dreaming of the Play-In.
Key Context for Jornada 16
- Minors Rule: Tigres, Monterrey, Cruz Azul, Mazatlán, and Pumas (only 2 minutes left) must adjust their lineups to avoid sanctions.
- Clásico Regio: promises tension, calculation, and regional pride.
- Positions at stake: there are still available spots for direct entry to the Liguilla and Play-In.
- Game of pressures: Toluca, Cruz Azul, and Mazatlán combine sportive and regulatory urgency.
