MAZATLAN SEEKS HOME COMFORT AGAINST IN-FORM QUERETARO

MAZATLAN, Mexico (Interstat) — A struggling Mazatlan side will host a surging Queretaro on Friday in a Liga MX clash at Estadio de Mazatlán, with the visitors looking to extend an unbeaten run.

The match kicks off at 9 p.m. local time (10 p.m. ET) on April 17, 2026.

Mazatlan (2-4-8) enters on a three-match losing streak across all competitions, having been outscored 7-1 in that span. Most recently, they fell 2-0 to Guadalajara on Wednesday. Their defense has been porous, conceding multiple goals in six of their last ten outings. The home side has managed just one win in its last eight league matches.

In contrast, Queretaro (5-7-2) is riding a wave of momentum. They are unbeaten in their last four Liga MX contests (3-0-1), including a 1-0 victory over Tigres UANL and a 3-1 win against Necaxa. Their most recent result was a 0-0 draw at Atlas on Wednesday. The Gallos Blancos have shown marked defensive improvement, keeping clean sheets in three of their last four league games.

The recent head-to-head history favors Queretaro, who earned a 1-0 home win when these teams last met on Nov. 2, 2025.

Queretaro’s form has been built on a sturdy backline and timely scoring, moving them up the table. Mazatlan, anchored near the bottom, is desperate for points and a performance to ignite their faltering campaign.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is a 1-1 draw.

Following this match, Mazatlan will prepare to host Toluca next Wednesday. Queretaro will return home to face Cruz Azul next Tuesday in their subsequent fixture.

Key Matchup: Mazatlan’s vulnerable defense versus Queretaro’s organized and confident defensive unit. Mazatlan has conceded two or more goals in six of their last ten. Queretaro has conceded only one goal in its last four Liga MX matches.

Player to Watch: Queretaro’s goalkeeper will be critical if the team maintains its defensive resilience. For Mazatlan, finding an early offensive spark is essential to shift pressure and engage the home crowd.

The match will be broadcast nationally on TUDN and ESPN Deportes.