Ah, another day, another dollar, as they say in the high-stakes world of Mexican football betting. Sit back, folks, as we dissect this riveting game on our hands, with Club León facing off against Club América.
Now, if history has taught us anything, these two teams could match each other play for play, apparent from their previous head-to-head encounters. We had an even 2-2 split twice, a 1-1 tie, and only once did Club América manage to outfox Club León with a 2-0 stiff uppercut. Curiously Jekyll-and-Hydeish, one might say.
However, as unpredictable as football can be, Club América appears to have an upper hand, at least going by the regular-season records. With 4 victories in their coffers compared to Club León's mere one, the lean appears a slight touch towards Club América.
The recent scorecards read more like a suspense novel for Club América, highs of a 3-0 crushing of Atlas, and lows of a 1-4 mauling at the hands of Cruz Azul. Meanwhile, for Club León, it feels a bit like treading water, with too many drawn matches and narrowly lost ones, save for the 1-0 win over Atlético de San Luis.
Have practically choked you to death with data, makes my job easier, doesn't it? So, for the thrill-seekers hoping for a prediction, Club América has the edge, my friends. Although considering the rivalry between them, I wouldn't put my money on a top-heavy scoreline.
Albert's Prediction: Club América by 1