September 3rd features a match where Juárez hosts Cruz Azul in a clash of the Liga MX. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but hot day with daytime temperatures of 29 degrees, which may be tiring for the players. In their last match, Juárez recorded a 2-2 draw against Puebla. Araujo Vilches struck first for Puebla in the 2nd minute on a feed from Jordi Cortizo, then in the 18th minute, Gabriel Fernández sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Fierro Guerrero . Juárez is looking for direction having 2 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 15th placed Cruz Azul, recorded a 2-1 win against Querétaro. Carlos Rotondi struck first for Cruz Azul in the 33rd minute on a feed from Gonzalo Carneiro, then Clifford Aboagye tied it up for Querétaro in the 78th minute. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 1 win each.
Cruz Azul is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Huescas and Ramiro Funes Mori each only have 1 goal in their last five. Alan Medina has been the most effective weapon for Juárez lately. The midfielder has netted two goals in his last five matches.