Mazatlan FC vs Club Leon Prediction & Picks - Liga MX
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by Erik Gibbs | in Liga MX Picks
Mazatlan FC and Club Leon meet on Friday night at Estadio El Encanto, both looking to find some much-needed consistency as the Liga MX Clausura campaign moves into its tenth round. Mazatlan enters this fixture following a humbling 4-1 defeat at the hands of Atletico San Luis earlier this week, a result that quickly deflated the optimism generated by their gritty 1-0 win over Pachuca last weekend.
The Cañoneros have struggled to string together positive performances, currently languishing near the bottom of the table with a defensive record that remains a major concern for manager and fans alike. Despite showing flashes of resilience, particularly in a 1-1 draw against Tijuana in late February, Mazatlan has been plagued by lapses in concentration that have resulted in five losses over their last seven outings.
Club Leon arrives in Sinaloa in slightly better spirits after snapping a dismal losing streak with a vital 2-1 victory over Necaxa on February 28. Before that win, the "Panzas Verdes" had endured a difficult February, suffering consecutive losses to Monterrey, Queretaro, and Tigres. Those results saw them slide down the standings, but the recent three points have them back in the mix for a play-in spot.
Leon's identity this season has been somewhat schizophrenic; while they possess the quality to dominate possession and create high-danger chances, they have struggled to keep clean sheets, failing to shut out an opponent in their last sixteen matches across all competitions. This defensive vulnerability has forced their frontline to work overtime just to stay competitive in matches.
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Mazatlan FC vs Club Leon Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10
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22 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | -10 |
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16
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15 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | -15 |
Mazatlan FC and Club Leon Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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
Jan 31, 2026 - Liga MX
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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
Oct 24, 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
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 28, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 21, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 14, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 7, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 31, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 18, 2026 - Liga MX
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 28, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 21, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 31, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 10, 2026 - Liga MX
Nov 8, 2025 - Liga MX
Oct 25, 2025 - Liga MX
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 14, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 7, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 18, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 13, 2026 - Liga MX
Nov 1, 2025 - Liga MX
Oct 22, 2025 - Liga MX
Mazatlan FC against Club Leon : Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
50 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Sep 23, 2025 - Liga MX
Jan 31, 2025 - Liga MX
Nov 5, 2024 - Liga MX
Jan 30, 2024 - Liga MX
Aug 18, 2023 - Liga MX
Mar 24, 2023 - Liga MX
Mazatlan FC against Club Leon Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
A. Alcaraz
DefenderI. Gonzalez
A. Leyva
MidfielderA. Saavedra
J. Esquivel
B. Arce
G. Lopez
Fabio
M. Lainez
D. Hernandez
J. García Bonnet
DefenderA. Villegas Maciel
V. Gauthier
MidfielderD. Arcila
J. Rodriguez
A. Estrada Meza
ForwardR. Funes Mori
A. Alvarado
J. Vallejo
J. Dominguez
Most goals and assists
Mazatlan FC
Club Leon
J. Ovalle
(4 Goals)
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B. Rubio
(4 Goals)
D. Cambindo
(8 Goals)
F. Almada
(3 Assists)
I. Diaz
(5 Assists)
Mazatlan FC - Club Leon Key Points
- The Over is 3-2 in Mazatlan's last 5 games
- The Over is 2-2-1 in Leon's last 5 games
- Mazatlan are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
- Leon are 2-2-1 ATS in their last 5 games
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Our Mazatlan FC vs Club Leon Prediction
Leon's Diber Cambindo has been the standout performer over the past two weeks, showing ice-cold composure to slot home the winning penalty against Necaxa and leading the team's offensive charge. Juan Dominguez has also been instrumental in the midfield, netting a crucial goal in that same fixture and providing the creative spark Leon was missing during their slump.
For Mazatlan, Facundo Almada has been a rare bright spot from the back, chipping in with goals and offensive contributions despite the team's defensive woes. However, the hosts are dealing with significant personnel issues; Sergio Santos is suspended following a red card, and the squad is monitoring the fitness of Jordan Sierra and Fabio Gomes, both of whom are dealing with nagging muscle injuries. Club Leon is also navigating health concerns, as Fernando Beltran is still recovering from a groin injury. He only just returned to the field and may need more time to be back in form.
Club Leon enters as the marginal favorite. While Mazatlan has the advantage of the home turf, Leon's superior historical record in this head-to-head matchup—having not lost to Mazatlan in their last six meetings—gives them a psychological edge. Mazatlan's tendency to concede first, combined with Leon's renewed attacking vigor led by Cambindo, suggests the visitors have the upper hand to secure a narrow victory in what should be an open, high-scoring affair. Our prediction for Mazatlan FC vs. Club Leon: Over 2.5 goals.
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