Another edition of the game between the two most popular clubs in Liga MX promises plenty of excitement and any number of unexpected situations that will put the outcome in doubt until the referee finishes the match.
Contrary to what recent history between these teams might show, Guadalajara takes the field at the Ciudad de los Deportes stadium as the favorite to win, considering that "El Rebaño Sagrado" has better numbers in this tournament than the current two-time Mexican soccer champion, a club that is going through a serious crisis of results and injuries.
In the absence of an important tactical game, the team led by André Jardiné will have to appeal to their pride, the one that led them to a second championship despite not having the best collective game a few months ago. If that doesn't work, then beating the hated rival should serve as their main motivation card, as a good result here would boost their chances of getting into the fight for a playoff spot despite a disastrous start that includes four defeats in six games.
On the visitors' side, this is a golden opportunity for the Red and Whites. Not only would they get into the fight for the lead, but they would also put an end to the voices that have minimized their good start to the season. Their three wins in six games have led their fans to believe that this tournament could be full of joy, but that momentum will only be boosted if Chivas wins against América...and if it is a resounding victory, even better.
Previous data
- América has the advantage over Guadalajara in their most recent meetings in the Mexican capital, having won six of their last ten meetings.
- Guadalajara's last Liga MX win against América in the regular season dates back to August 2016. That game ended three-nil in favor of Chivas.
- América has a three-game clean sheet streak against Guadalajara. Two of those came in the previous liguilla. In fact, Chivas has only scored against América in one of their most recent six away games.
- América's coach, André Jardiné, has a record of four wins, four draws and only one loss when his teams face Guadalajara.
- Guadalajara's coach, Fernando Gago, enters this game with only one win, two draws and two defeats against the Águilas.
Forecasts
- Despite their poor start, América is still considered the favorite to win this game. The next option is a draw, while Guadalajara comes in as the underdog for this game.
- As for the possibility of seeing both clubs score, the line is quite close, so it could be an interesting bet without so much risk.
- Another line that can pay good dividends is the one that refers to the half with more goals. At the moment, more goals are expected to fall in the second half of the match, followed by an equal amount of goals in both halves and with the first half paying a little more within this betting line.
