Liga MX Clausura - 15

Leon vs NS FC Juarez

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Futmetrix Verdict
57
Leon
vs
FC Juarez
Sun, Apr 19 • 03:06 Español
⚡ Form 67
⚖️ Balance 100
🏆 Stakes 33
⭐ Stars 75
Play-in spots hang in the balance.

Liga MX Clausura Play-In Race Intensifies

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. This mid-table duel is a genuine coin flip with massive implications for the Clausura postseason spots.

The Setup

Leon enter matchday 15 of the Clausura desperately trying to protect their positioning within the top ten. Sitting in 9th with 19 points, they face immense pressure from a FC Juarez side lurking just behind them in 11th on 16 points. The Stakes are escalating as the regular season reaches its climax, turning this fixture into a critical battle for playoff inclusion. What makes this clash fascinating is the absolute parity between the sides; a flawless Balance rating highlights a match that could swing in either direction. Leon’s once-promising Form has taken a significant hit with back-to-back losses, potentially opening the door for the visitors, who have shown more resilience lately. Both clubs boast enough individual quality to boost the Stars rating, ensuring that the attacking football on display should yield goals.

Key Battle

It’s a classic showdown between an unstoppable force and an immovable object. Leon goalkeeper Oscar García is enjoying a superb run of performances, pulling off 4.2 saves per game to keep his team afloat. He faces a stern test against Óscar Estupiñán, the focal point of the Juarez attack who will look to test Garcia's reflexes early and often.

Our Prediction

We expect a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Leon will look to dictate the early tempo to snap their losing streak, but Juarez's gritty approach will allow them to strike back. Ultimately, a share of the points serves both teams' minimal ambitions to stay alive in the hunt.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Yes. It is an incredibly tight contest between two sides directly battling for a crucial spot in the postseason.

What's the predicted outcome?

We expect a 1-1 draw, with neither side willing to overcommit and risk falling behind their direct rivals.

Where are Leon and FC Juarez in the league table?

Leon sit in 9th place with 19 points, while FC Juarez are close behind in 11th with 16 points.

What is Leon's current form?

They have stumbled recently, suffering two consecutive defeats that abruptly ended a promising three-game winning streak.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Óscar Estupiñán of FC Juarez is the man in form, bagging 3 goals in his last 5 matches with a 6.9 rating.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
01/25/2025 Leon 1 - 0 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio León
10/20/2024 FC Juarez 2 - 3 Leon Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
04/27/2024 FC Juarez 1 - 1 Leon Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
11/13/2023 Leon 2 - 1 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio León
02/18/2023 FC Juarez 0 - 0 Leon Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
09/07/2022 Leon 1 - 0 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio León
03/05/2022 FC Juarez 0 - 1 Leon Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
09/18/2021 Leon 0 - 1 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio Leon
04/20/2021 Leon 2 - 0 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio León
01/25/2025
1 - 0
Liga MX Estadio León
10/20/2024
2 - 3
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
04/27/2024
1 - 1
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
11/13/2023
2 - 1
Liga MX Estadio León
02/18/2023
0 - 0
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
09/07/2022
1 - 0
Liga MX Estadio León
03/05/2022
0 - 1
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
09/18/2021
0 - 1
Liga MX Estadio Leon
04/20/2021
2 - 0
Liga MX Estadio León
Leon Win
FC Juarez Win
Draw

Season Statistics

9
League Position
11
19
Points
16
29
Goals Scored
51
55
Goals Conceded
56

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Guadalajara Chivas 14 31 28 17 +11 LTigres UANL 4 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (11-04-2026)DGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (06-04-2026)WMonterrey 2 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (22-03-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 0 Leon (19-03-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (14-03-2026)
2 Cruz Azul 14 28 25 15 +10 DClub America 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (12-04-2026)LCruz Azul 1 - 2 Pachuca (05-04-2026)DMazatlán 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (21-03-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 2 Cruz Azul (15-03-2026)WCruz Azul 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (07-03-2026)
3 Pachuca 14 28 21 13 +8 WPachuca 4 - 2 Santos Laguna (12-04-2026)WCruz Azul 1 - 2 Pachuca (05-04-2026)DPachuca 1 - 1 Toluca (22-03-2026)DAtletico San Luis 1 - 1 Pachuca (14-03-2026)WPachuca 2 - 1 Puebla (08-03-2026)
4 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 14 27 26 15 +11 WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 1 Mazatlán (12-04-2026)DGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (06-04-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 Club America (22-03-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 2 Cruz Azul (15-03-2026)WNecaxa 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (07-03-2026)
5 Toluca 14 27 19 8 +11 DToluca 1 - 1 Atletico San Luis (13-04-2026)LClub Queretaro 1 - 0 Toluca (04-04-2026)DPachuca 1 - 1 Toluca (22-03-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Atlas (15-03-2026)WToluca 3 - 1 FC Juarez (08-03-2026)
6 Tigres UANL 14 20 22 16 +6 WTigres UANL 4 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (11-04-2026)LClub Tijuana 1 - 0 Tigres UANL (04-04-2026)LFC Juarez 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (23-03-2026)DTigres UANL 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (15-03-2026)WTigres UANL 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-03-2026)
7 Club America 14 19 15 13 +2 DClub America 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (12-04-2026)DSantos Laguna 1 - 1 Club America (05-04-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 Club America (22-03-2026)WClub America 2 - 0 Mazatlán (16-03-2026)WClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club America (07-03-2026)
8 Atlas 14 19 14 18 -4 DAtlas 0 - 0 Monterrey (12-04-2026)LLeon 2 - 0 Atlas (05-04-2026)DAtlas 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (21-03-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Atlas (15-03-2026)LAtlas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (08-03-2026)
9 Leon 14 19 16 24 -8 WPuebla 0 - 1 Leon (11-04-2026)WLeon 2 - 0 Atlas (05-04-2026)WAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Leon (22-03-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 0 Leon (19-03-2026)LLeon 0 - 3 Club Tijuana (15-03-2026)
10 Club Tijuana 14 18 15 15 0 WFC Juarez 1 - 2 Club Tijuana (11-04-2026)WClub Tijuana 1 - 0 Tigres UANL (04-04-2026)LNecaxa 3 - 0 Club Tijuana (21-03-2026)WLeon 0 - 3 Club Tijuana (15-03-2026)LClub Tijuana 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (09-03-2026)
11 FC Juarez 14 16 21 24 -3 LFC Juarez 1 - 2 Club Tijuana (11-04-2026)DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 FC Juarez (04-04-2026)WFC Juarez 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (23-03-2026)DFC Juarez 2 - 2 Monterrey (14-03-2026)
12 Necaxa 14 16 17 20 -3 LClub Queretaro 3 - 1 Necaxa (11-04-2026)WNecaxa 2 - 1 Mazatlán (04-04-2026)WNecaxa 3 - 0 Club Tijuana (21-03-2026)DPuebla 0 - 0 Necaxa (14-03-2026)LNecaxa 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (07-03-2026)
13 Monterrey 14 15 19 17 +2 DAtlas 0 - 0 Monterrey (12-04-2026)LMonterrey 1 - 2 Atletico San Luis (04-04-2026)LMonterrey 2 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (22-03-2026)DFC Juarez 2 - 2 Monterrey (14-03-2026)LTigres UANL 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-03-2026)
14 Atletico San Luis 14 15 20 22 -2 DToluca 1 - 1 Atletico San Luis (13-04-2026)WMonterrey 1 - 2 Atletico San Luis (04-04-2026)LAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Leon (22-03-2026)DAtletico San Luis 1 - 1 Pachuca (14-03-2026)LCruz Azul 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (07-03-2026)
15 Club Queretaro 14 15 13 18 -5 WClub Queretaro 3 - 1 Necaxa (11-04-2026)DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)WClub Queretaro 1 - 0 Toluca (04-04-2026)DAtlas 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (21-03-2026)DTigres UANL 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (15-03-2026)
16 Puebla 14 13 11 17 -6 LPuebla 0 - 1 Leon (11-04-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 FC Juarez (04-04-2026)LSantos Laguna 2 - 1 Puebla (22-03-2026)DPuebla 0 - 0 Necaxa (14-03-2026)LPachuca 2 - 1 Puebla (08-03-2026)
17 Mazatlán 14 11 16 28 -12 LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 1 Mazatlán (12-04-2026)LNecaxa 2 - 1 Mazatlán (04-04-2026)DMazatlán 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (21-03-2026)LClub America 2 - 0 Mazatlán (16-03-2026)WMazatlán 4 - 2 Leon (07-03-2026)
18 Santos Laguna 14 9 17 35 -18 LPachuca 4 - 2 Santos Laguna (12-04-2026)DSantos Laguna 1 - 1 Club America (05-04-2026)WSantos Laguna 2 - 1 Puebla (22-03-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (14-03-2026)WClub Tijuana 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (09-03-2026)