Queretaro F.C vs F.C Juarez Prediction: Both Sides Struggling to Gain Momentum and Move Up in the Points Table

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of Liga Mexico, Matchday 12, Queretaro will take on FC Juarez at the Corregidora Stadium in Santiago de Querétaro. Going in the contest, Queretaro stands 17th with just a win and 8 points, whereas Juarez stands 14th with 3 wins and 12 points. The two sides are struggling at large this season, however, there is still time left to improvise and focus on consistent winning. For the upcoming match, Queretaro will be missing out on Jose Antonio Maduena and FC Juarez will be missing out on Ventura Alvarado, Jesus Alberto, and Emiliano Velazquez due to injuries. Hence, we are likely to observe a few new faces in the initial lineups of the two competing teams. The last time these two sides played in 2022, Queretaro managed a draw (1-1). 

Going in the matchup, Queretaro is aware of its standing in the points table. With the Clausura ending in a couple of months, teams will be looking towards making significant progress and finishing in the top 10 standings. Queretaro is coming off a clean-sheet defeat against Atletico de San Luis (2-0), in which Coach Mauro Gerk did make robust changes in the form of Omar Mendoza, Rodrigo Lopez, and Jose Zuniga. However, these changes couldn’t demonstrate any peculiar and fruitful gameplay. Queretaro has scored only 3 goals in the last 5 matches played, averaging 0.6 goals per game. Hence, comprehensive scoring will be the ultimate need for Queretaro if they are looking to make progress. 

Going in the matchup, FC Juarez is coming off a draw against Necaxa (1-1), in which Tomas Molina scored the all-important equalizer in the 68th minute of play. Moreover, credit should also be given to Agustin Urzi who managed to clear the attack and dribble through the defenses of the opposition. FC Juarez hasn’t won a single game in the last 5 played. With just a goal scored in the last 5 played, Juarez currently averages 0.20 goals per game. Considering the current form of FC Juarez, we might be looking forward to a low-scoring match. 

For the upcoming encounter, Queretaro might be able to strike through the defense of Juarez and score. As Juarez has failed to score in 4 of the last 5 matches played, the upcoming matchup is likely to produce a total of under 2.5 goals. Secondly, Juarez will be missing out few players due to short-term and long-term injuries. I am backing Queretaro to win in front of its home crowd. The final scoreline is expected to be 1-0.

• Queretaro to Win for 2.60
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.64
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.82