Liga MX: Leon vs. Toluca: Host’s Hoping To Retain Top Spot (Feb 8)

Toluca travel to Leon in Liga MX as they look to stop the league leaders and secure their second win in a row.

As for the hosts, they will be aiming to stay unbeaten, and secure yet another win to remain in first place.

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Leon Winless in Last Two vs. Toluca

Historically Leon have had the better of Toluca, but have struggled in recent times, failing to win their last two matchups.

In the pairs last meeting, the teams played out an eventful 2-2 draw, that included a red card and a late equaliser for Toluca.

Leon vs. Toluca Key Stats

• Leon have scored nine goals in five games.
• Toluca have won twice in their last five games, losing once.
• Leon haven’t lost in five games and have won every game since.

Leon Team News

Leon are the inform team in Liga MX right now. Not only has the luck been going for them on the pitch, it is matched off the pitch, with just one player out for them. Sebastian Santos misses out with an ankle injury.

Possible Lineup

Alfonso Blanco (GK); Jose Ramirez, Jaine Barreiro, Adonis Frias, Salvador Reyes, Ivan Moreno, Rodrigo Echeverria, Nicolas Fonseca, Stiven Mendoza, Jhonder Cadiz, James Rodriguez

Toluca Team News

Toluca are coming into this game off the back of a big win vs. Tigres. They will have the same squad for this game with just Juan Escobar still unavailable.

Possible Lineup

Luis Garcia (GK); Diego Barbosa, Bruno Mendez, Federico Pereira, Jesus Gallardo, Helio Junio, Marcel Ruiz, Franco Romero, Jesus Angulo, Ivan Lopez, Alexis Veiga

Leon vs. Toluca Picks

This game could be incredibly close based on the quality of both teams and their recent matchups. Despite Toluca’s quality, I’m backing Leon’s surprise hot-streak to continue, with them winning here.