MexicoMatches analysed: 182025–2026Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle: referee stats
Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle (Mexico) has shown 6.11 cards per game in 18 analysed matches — +20% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
Very strict · +20%Upcoming matches with Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 20 Sept 01:10 | Monterrey – Cruz AzulLiga MX | 5.24.7 | 74%67% | 58%49% | 84% | 26% | 29% | 1.34 / 1.67 |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 2950 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 18 matches)
Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 15 | 6.60 | 4.82 | +23% | 40% | 53% |
| CONCACAF Central American Cup | 2 | 2.50 | 4.21 | −7% | 0% | 0% |
| Leagues Cup | 1 | 6.00 | 4.19 | +4% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 17 Sept | Alianza – CD MotaguaCONCACAF Central American Cup | 0:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 30 Aug | Santos Laguna – Tigres UANLLiga MX | 0:0 | 7 | 18 | 0 |
| Fri 21 Aug | Firpo – LD AlajuelenseCONCACAF Central American Cup | 1:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 9 Aug | Cruz Azul – New York City FCLeagues Cup | 2:1 | 6 | 20 | 0 |
| Mon 3 Aug | Toluca – NecaxaLiga MX | 3:1 | 7 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Jul | Leon – AtlasLiga MX | 2:3 | 5 | 25 | 1 |
| Sun 19 Apr | Santos Laguna – AtlasLiga MX | 0:1 | 8 | 34 | 0 |
| Sun 8 Mar | Pachuca – PueblaLiga MX | 2:1 | 9 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | FC Juarez – Cruz AzulLiga MX | 3:4 | 7 | 31 | 1 |
| Thu 15 Jan | Tigres UANL – U.N.A.M. - PumasLiga MX | 0:1 | 10 | 29 | 0 |
| Thu 27 Nov | Monterrey – Club AmericaLiga MX | 2:0 | 8 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 1 Nov | Necaxa – Santos LagunaLiga MX | 4:1 | 5 | 27 | 0 |
| Mon 27 Oct | Toluca – CF PachucaLiga MX | 2:2 | 8 | 22 | 1 |
| Sun 19 Oct | Cruz Azul – Club AmericaLiga MX | 2:1 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 5 Oct | Leon – TolucaLiga MX | 2:4 | 4 | 18 | 1 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle give per game?
On average 6.11 cards per game in 18 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.72).
Is Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle officiates, the card count is +20% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 44% of these matches.
How often do matches with Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 78% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 83%. Both teams were booked in 94%.
Does Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 33% of matches refereed by Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle.
Which match will Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle referee next?
Monterrey – Cruz Azul (Liga MX) on 20.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.