In this intriguing matchup of Liga MX Apertura, where Mazatlán FC is set to lock horns with Querétaro, turns out to be a bit more sophisticated ballet than a bear-brawl. Pouring over past encounters, Mazatlán FC clearly had an edge, as they managed to tuck Querétaro soundly into bed twice and shared the spoils just once.
However, dancing with recent statistics, no one could confidently say either side has been ostentatious. Querétaro boasts a slightly more respectable regular season record because of their recent mini renaissance, managing to hold three opponents scoreless, whilst claiming two victories. Meanwhile, Mazatlán FC appears busy mastering the art of drawing matches, yet can't seem to find the back of the net or seal a victory to save their lives.
With the cheeky consideration of the immense thrill a good draw provides and the uncanny ability of Mazatlán FC to enthrall their fans with the same, a draw could be a generous prediction. However, given Querétaro's recent form, there's a whiff of a possibility that they could manage to sneak in a goal and pull off an upset. Keep an eye on that underdog, folks. We're probably looking at the football equivalent of a coin toss.
Now, grab your pens, people. Here's the big reveal:
Albert’s Prediction: Querétaro by 1