Club America and Deportivo Toluca boast one of Mexico’s fiercest rivalries. Their matches often bring thrills and spillovers.
The 2018 Liga MX Clausura final between Toluca and Club America stands out as an amazing game, which Club America ultimately won 3-1.
History of the rivalry
Club América VS Deportivo Toluca F.C. Timeline have one of the longest standing rivalries in Mexican football history. Since 1908, fans from both clubs have battled it out over 100 years – and their passion remains as strong today.
While this rivalry has experienced both highs and lows throughout its history, both teams remain committed to keeping it going for as long as possible. This timeline shows some memorable moments from this longstanding rivalry.
Since their first encounter in 1949, America and Toluca have met 143 times and the former has won 58 games while Toluca has collected 45 victories.
Recent results
Club America and Deportivo Toluca enjoy one of the most famous and intriguing rivalries in Mexican football. Both teams boast long histories that have featured numerous high-stakes matchups over time.
Results have been extremely competitive over the years; however, Toluca has recently taken control of this series.
There are multiple reasons for this trend. First, Toluca enjoys an undue home advantage at Estadio Nemesio Diez; being located at such a high altitude makes it more difficult for opposing teams to play there.
America, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistent success over recent years against Toluca. Since 2015 they have only won two games against Toluca; an unexpected turn of events considering they had previously dominated this rivalry.
Key players
Club America and Deportivo Toluca have long been associated with one another as rivals in Mexican soccer, dating back to the 1950s when both clubs first faced each other off against one another. Since that time, their rivalry has become one of the pillars of Mexican soccer culture and tradition.
Over the years, these two teams have faced each other in several competitions such as Liga MX and Copa MX, creating an intense rivalry that is sure to continue for many more years to come.
Both teams have held their own against one another throughout history, winning most games played against them and earning significant victories against one another. There have been some noteworthy instances that deserve recognition.
Over the years, these two teams have met multiple times in championship finals, such as 2012 Apertura tournament and 2014 Clausura tournament finals. Both sides experienced tight matches during these competitions with both sides winning one final game each.
Betting
An exciting football match creates both anxiety and anticipation; which explains why betting on these matches has become such a trend in recent years.
Club America and Deportivo Toluca have long been bitter rivals since the 1940s in Mexico. Though their relationship has had its ups and downs, both teams boast impressive records against each other.
As such, they will meet again on Wednesday in an exciting Liga MX match that will take place at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Both teams have made promising starts to the new season, with Toluca defeating Atlas 3-0 and America narrowly losing out against Monterrey 3-2 respectively. Looking ahead, both clubs will look to build on their momentum when taking on Club America on Wednesday evening.