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 easiest closing fixtures.

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 schedule, as it means facing better-ranked opponents.

In this regard, Boca Juniors faces the most challenging end, as they will play against Estudiantes (5th), River (7th), and Tigre (14th), resulting in a score of 26. Claudio Úbeda's team is not only fighting for a playoff spot but also for qualification to the 2026 Copa Libertadores via the annual table.

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

Meanwhile, River has a difficulty score of 36, with matches against Gimnasia (24th), Boca (8th), and Vélez (4th). The team is on the rise, but their closing includes the Superclásico, a high-risk match that could determine their final position in the standings.

On the other hand, Deportivo Riestra will face the easiest 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 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.