If we look back at the recent history between Juárez FC and Club América, it's not exactly a heartwarming tale of underdogs triumphing over adversity. Quite the contrary, it has all the subtlety of a freight train. Throwbacks like Club América stomping Juárez FC 4-0 last February come to mind. Consistency, they say, is key, and Club América have been ruthless in this regard.
Club América finished last season solidly, 10 wins, 4 draws, and a mere 3 losses - it's the kind of record that would give most teams a severe case of envy. Juárez FC, on the other hand, seemed to find their chairs spinning with 6 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses. Not quite a disaster, but there's a definite room for improvement.
Recent form? Well, Club América have been doing the business, taking 2 wins in their last five games, even in spite of losing a match or two to Toluca. In contrast, Juárez FC has been drawing more than a kindergarten art class with three ties in their last five. I'll let you decide what's more impressive.
Now, I'm no fortune teller, but if you ask me, this match might just follow the traditional script.
Albert’s Prediction: Club América by 2