CF America vs Mazatlan FC Prediction & Picks - Liga MX
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by Erik Gibbs | in Liga MX Picks
CF América and Mazatlán FC prepare to lock horns this Sunday in a Matchday 12 fixture that highlights the vast disparity currently existing in the Liga MX Clausura 2026 standings. The Águilas enter this contest on a blistering run of form, having secured a statement 2-1 victory over Chivas in the Clásico Nacional, followed by a professional 1-0 win against Santos Laguna. Under the guidance of André Jardine, América has transformed into a defensive juggernaut, conceding only three goals in their last five outings. They currently sit comfortably in the upper echelon of the table, looking every bit like the title favorites they are expected to be. Their ability to dictate the tempo of matches, particularly at home, has made them nearly impossible to break down, as they boast an unbeaten home record through the first half of the campaign. The squad's chemistry is at an all-time high, with the tactical flexibility to adapt to any opponent regardless of their style of play.
Conversely, Mazatlán FC arrives in the capital desperate to arrest a slide that has seen them drop out of the Play-In positions. The Cañoneros have struggled for consistency throughout the last month, most recently falling 3-0 to Tigres and managing a lackluster 1-1 draw against Puebla. While they have shown flashes of offensive brilliance on rare occasions, their defensive vulnerabilities continue to be their Achilles' heel. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six matches, a statistic that does not bode well when traveling to face the most potent attack in the country. For Mazatlán, this trip is about damage control and trying to find a tactical spark that can reignite their postseason hopes, though history suggests that taking points away from the capital is a Herculean task for the purple-clad visitors, who often struggle with the altitude and the sheer quality of the opposition.
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CF America vs Mazatlan FC Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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8
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25 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | +3 |
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16
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15 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | -15 |
CF America and Mazatlan FC Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 10, 2026 - Concachampions
Mar 7, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 4, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 28, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 20, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 14, 2026 - Liga MX
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 4, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 28, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 11, 2026 - Concachampions
Feb 7, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 31, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 14, 2026 - Liga MX
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 10, 2026 - Concachampions
Mar 7, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 20, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 14, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 3, 2026 - Concachampions
Jan 18, 2026 - Liga MX
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 6, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 3, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 27, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 22, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 15, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 6, 2026 - Liga MX
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 6, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 27, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 6, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 16, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 9, 2026 - Liga MX
Nov 7, 2025 - Liga MX
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 3, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 22, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 15, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 31, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 13, 2026 - Liga MX
Nov 2, 2025 - Liga MX
CF America against Mazatlan FC : Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
33 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Oct 24, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 19, 2025 - Liga MX
Nov 1, 2024 - Liga MX
Feb 21, 2024 - Liga MX
Oct 6, 2023 - Liga MX
Jan 28, 2023 - Liga MX
CF America against Mazatlan FC Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Substitutes
F. Tapia
DefenderS. Caceres
T. Espinosa
A. Mejia Montoya
MidfielderA. Gutierrez
M. Vazquez
R. Dourado
A. Cervantes
V. Lima
J. Zuniga
A. Alcaraz
DefenderI. Gonzalez
A. Leyva
MidfielderA. Saavedra
J. Esquivel
Fabio
B. Arce
D. Hernandez
G. Lopez
M. Lainez
Missing players
L. Malagon
MidfielderD. Espinoza
ForwardV. Davila
Most goals and assists
CF America
Mazatlan FC
B. Rodriguez
(6 Goals)
, 
A. Zendejas
(6 Goals)
J. Ovalle
(4 Goals)
, 
B. Rubio
(4 Goals)
A. Zendejas
(4 Assists)
F. Almada
(3 Assists)
CF America - Mazatlan FC Key Points
- The Over is 2-3 in CF América's last 5 games
- The Over is 3-2 in Mazatlán FC's last 5 games
- CF América are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
- Mazatlán FC are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
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Our CF America vs Mazatlan FC Prediction
América has been heavily boosted by the clinical finishing of Henry Martín, who has netted three goals in his last three appearances. Diego Valdés also remains the creative heartbeat of the side, providing two key assists in the previous week and displaying the vision that makes him the league's premier playmaker. On the injury front, the Águilas are nearly at full strength, though they are carefully managing the load for Kevin Álvarez as he returns from a minor muscle strain. Mazatlán will rely heavily on the efforts of Luis Amarilla, who has been a lone bright spot in their recent struggles, providing their only goal in the draw against Puebla. However, they will be without the services of their midfield anchor, Jefferson Intriago, who remains sidelined with a knee injury sustained in late February, leaving a massive void in their defensive transitions.
The upper hand clearly belongs to CF América. The talent gap between these two squads is significant, and when you factor in América's dominant home form and Mazatlán's defensive fragility, it is difficult to envision anything other than a convincing home victory. The Águilas possess the depth to rotate their squad without losing quality, a luxury Mazatlán simply does not have. The visitors will likely set up in a deep block to frustrate the hosts, but the individual quality of players like Valdés and Martín usually finds a way through eventually. Expect América to control the ball for the vast majority of the match and exploit the wide areas where Mazatlán has looked particularly exposed in recent weeks. Our prediction for CF América vs. Mazatlán FC: Over 2.5 goals.
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