Ah, the clash of the titans - or may I say, the titan and its misjudged sibling. The Toluca vs Querétaro showdown! Now, I wouldn't blame you if your pulse hasn't already hit the racing lanes, but by all means, let's indulge in this mouthwatering Mexican feast of football.
So, let's gaze into the cryptic crystal ball of soccer prognosis. Toluca strut in like the prom king, their record decked with four wins and a solitary loss - Querétaro, on the other hand, is wallflowering with a dismal two-win, four-loss record. Not the prettiest girl at the dance, but hope springs eternal, doesn't it?
Glancing back at the history books - and I mean, you have to squint - Toluca holds the batting average in their mano-a-mano encounters. Three favorable outcomes to Toluca, and a single victory for Querétaro in their last four get-togethers. So, Querétaro does have its work cut out.
Zooming in to the recent results, Querétaro seems to be quite the rollercoaster - win some, lose some. A fox-in-the-box win against Atlético de San Luis, balanced by a shellacking from Monterrey. Temperamental, eh? Meanwhile, Toluca's been doing their homework. They bagged Juárez FC like a slab of steak, beat the CD Guadalajara and even danced roar for roar with Club León. Impressive.
On the face of it, you'd think this is a no-brainer. But I like to sip my tea and ponder, imagine the field, the roar, the energy. After all, the beauty of football lies in its unpredictability, doesn't it? So, after chewing the cud, I'm led to the same conclusion as the bookies.
Albert's Prediction: Toluca by 2