The Liga MX begins its Jornada 17 of the Apertura 2025 on Friday, November 7, with decisive matches that will shape liguilla and play-in qualifications. Teams like Mazatlán, Necaxa, Juárez, Querétaro, Tijuana, and Atlas aim to end the regular phase strongly in the standings.
The final jornada of the Apertura 2025 in Liga MX runs from November 7 to 9, closing the regular phase before the liguilla. On Friday, three matches kick off the round with high stakes for positions.
Mazatlán hosts Necaxa at 21:00 in El Encanto, Sinaloa. Mazatlán, 16th with 13 points, is eliminated under Siboldi and seeks a win for fans. Necaxa, led by Fernando Gago, needs victory and losses from Pumas, Atlas, Santos, Querétaro, and San Luis to reach play-in. Broadcast on Canal 7, Tubi, and Caliente TV. Odds on Caliente.mx favor Necaxa at +112, draw +260, Mazatlán +225.
At 19:00, Juárez takes on Querétaro at Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez. Juárez, seventh with 23 points, needs a big win for top six. Querétaro, 13th with 17 points, urgently requires a victory for repechaje. Available on Azteca 7, Fox, and Caliente TV. Odds: Juárez -200, draw +320, Querétaro +560. Lineups feature Sebastián Jurado for Juárez and Allison for Querétaro.
Tijuana vs Atlas starts at 21:00 in Estadio Caliente. Both vie for play-in; Tijuana leverages home advantage, while Atlas struggles away. On Fox and Caliente TV. Odds: Tijuana -157, draw +295, Atlas +400. Recent history includes draws and alternated wins, like Tijuana 3-4 Atlas in Clausura 2025.
These matches are pivotal, with Cruz Azul leading at 35 points, followed by Toluca and América at 34. Chivas and Monterrey also secure direct spots on Saturday.