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Liga MX Clausura: Mazatlán Host FC Juarez in Crucial Early Season Clash
Mazatlán welcome FC Juarez to start the Clausura campaign, with both sides looking to build momentum. The hosts have been solid at home but struggle for wins, while Juarez have a poor away record that needs addressing.
This fixture pits Mazatlán's strong home draw tendency against FC Juarez's poor away record. Mazatlán often struggles to push for wins even at home, suggesting a preference for a more cautious approach or an inability to break down stubborn defences. FC Juarez, on the other hand, have shown they can score away but concede heavily, which could lead to an open game if Mazatlán can exploit their defensive frailties. Expect Mazatlán to try and control possession in central areas, while Juarez may look to hit on quick transitions, although their recent low possession numbers suggest they might be forced to defend deep.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Mazatlán have drawn 66.7% of their home games this season.
- • FC Juarez have lost 50% of their away matches this season.
- • Both teams have averaged over 1.2 goals scored and conceded per game across the season.
AI Prediction
Mazatlán's home draws are a significant factor, but FC Juarez's overall scoring ability and Mazatlán's defensive issues suggest goals at both ends. The odds favour a tight contest with a slight lean towards FC Juarez, but the home team's propensity for draws at home, combined with Juarez's away struggles, makes a draw the most compelling outcome. Both teams possess enough attacking threat to find the net.
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Team recent
Mazatlán Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Necaxa | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Club Queretaro | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Club America | 2 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Santos Laguna | 2 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Guadalajara Chivas | 0 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Atletico San Luis | 2 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Toluca | 1 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Leon | 2 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Atlas | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 4 |
Mazatlán's season overall paints a picture of a team that draws too many games, with nearly half of their matches ending in a stalemate. While they score a respectable 1.2 goals per game on average, their defence concedes a concerning 1.7. Their home form is slightly better, averaging 1.7 goals scored, but this hasn't translated into many wins, with only 22.2% of home fixtures resulting in victory. Recent form shows a concerning trend of three consecutive draws, with their scoring output dipping slightly and their possession dropping considerably in the last outing.
FC Juarez Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Toluca | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Toluca | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Pachuca | 2 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Club Tijuana | 1 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Club Queretaro | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Atletico San Luis | 2 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Puebla | 4 - 4 | |||||
AWAY | Monterrey | 2 - 4 | |||||
HOME | Pachuca | 2 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Atlas | 1 - 3 |
FC Juarez presents a more mixed overall profile, with a decent scoring record of 1.5 goals per game but a defence that lets in 1.6 on average. Their away form is particularly worrying, with a 50% loss rate and only two wins from ten outings, highlighting a significant vulnerability on the road. Despite this, their overall recent form has been more balanced, with a win, draw, and loss in their last three. However, their last match saw them struggle to create anything offensively, ending in a goalless draw.
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Lineups
Mazatlán
(4-3-1-2)
FC Juarez
(4-2-3-1)