Clausura heats up: which teams face the toughest run-in 🔥 | OneFootball

The Clausura Tournament is reaching its final stage, and the battle for playoff qualification, international cups, and staying in the league is heating up. With only three matches left, all teams have something at stake, but not all face the same level of difficulty. Based on the current standings of their opponents, Boca has the toughest schedule, while Deportivo Riestra has the most accessible finish.

The analysis method is based on a difficulty score, which involves adding up the positions of the remaining opponents for each team: the lower the sum, the more difficult the fixture, as it means facing better-ranked opponents.

In this regard, Xeneize has the most challenging finish, as they will face Estudiantes (5th), River (7th), and Tigre (14th), resulting in a score of 26. Claudio Úbeda's team is not only playing for a spot in the playoffs but also for their qualification to the 2026 Copa Libertadores through the annual table.

One step above is Argentinos Juniors, with 34 difficulty points, who will face Barracas Central (16th), Belgrano (13th), and Estudiantes (5th), three tough opponents, especially Pincha, who are fighting at the top in their zone.

Meanwhile, River accumulates 36 difficulty points, with matches against Gimnasia (24th), Boca (8th), and Vélez (4th). The Millonario is on the rise, but their finish includes the Superclásico, a high-risk duel that could determine their final position in the table.

On the other hand, Deportivo Riestra will face the most accessible stretch: they will play against San Lorenzo (11th), Independiente (29th), and Godoy Cruz (28th), with a total score of 68, the highest among the analyzed teams.

With the last three matches ahead and minimal margins between the contenders, the 2025 Clausura promises an exciting finish, where the schedule —more than ever— could be a decisive factor in the tournament's outcome.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.