This Wednesday, August 1, 2018 (5:00 PM Pacific) Leon will host Queretaro at the Nou Camp for a game in the second round of matches in the 2018 Apertura edition of the Copa MX. Both teams are currently trailing Zacatecas in Group 3 of the tournament and will look to get their first points in this Copa MX.
Leon is in deep waters if they fail to get a favorable result from this match, coming off a 4-3 loss against Mineros de Zacatecas in Week 1. Los Panzas Verdes are coming off an embarrassing 2-0 loss in the Liga MX against Monterrey where Pedro Aquino and Fernando Navarro received red cards. Both players are likely to play in this match since they will not be available in Tijuana this Sunday. Other intriguing players like Leonel Lopez, Claudio Gonzalez and Walter Gonzalez may also receive some minutes in this clash. Los Esmeraldas will have the home-field advantage, but may struggle with their inconsistent form up against a solid Queretaro side.
Los Gallos Blancos are coming off a 1-0 win against Pachuca in Liga MX play and are still yet to play in this edition of the Copa MX. Jordi Cortizo, Javier Guemez and Everaldo Stum are some of the likely players to feature in this match for Rafael Puente Jr. along with plenty of youngsters. Queretaro is due for a tough task, but are currently undefeated in the Liga MX and will look to keep that momentum going heading into this competition.
Prediction
Both teams have some interesting players and are led by offensive-minded managers in Gustavo Diaz for Leon and Rafael Puente Jr. for Queretaro. This should make for a very exciting, high-tempo game at the Nou Camp between the two teams. FutnSoccer predicts a 2-2 draw between La Fiera and Los Gallos Blancos in what has potential to be an entertaining encounter.
How to Watch Leon vs Queretaro
The Leon vs Queretaro match will be broadcast this Wednesday, August 1 at 5:00 PM Pacific:
TV Schedule: ESPN Deportes
