Before the Round – Trends on Mexico Liga MX (23-24/08)

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After four matchdays in Mexico’s Liga MX, Chivas de Guadalajara lead the standings, with 10 points from four fixtures.

Chivas are two points ahead of second-place Tigres. The top 10 teams in Liga MX qualify for the playoffs.

Mazatlan FC – Puebla

Mazatlan FC go into round No 5 winless in the Liga MX Apertura. The club lost their last two matches and are in desperate need of a win versus Puebla. Mazatlan scored just two goals in their opening four fixtures.

Puebla are also winless going into round No 5. The White and Blue are on a three-game losing streak going into the match and took just one point from their opening four fixtures. Puebla were outscored 9-4 in their opening four matches.

Puebla won five of their last six games against Mazatlan. Zero of the last six games between these clubs finished as draws. It is win or nothing when Mazatlan FC and Puebla play.

• Mazatlan FC have won just 2 of their last 25 matches in Primera Division.
• Puebla FC have lost their last 3 league games.
• Mazatlan FC are conceding an average of 2.00 goals in home Primera Division games.
• Puebla FC have conceded 1+ goals in all of their last 9 league matches.
• Prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Club America - Club Necaxa

Club America are on a five-game winning streak against Club Necaxa in all competitions. The last two fixtures between these teams ended 2-1 in favour of Club America.

Necaxa are fresh off a 3-0 loss to UNAL Tigres. It was Necaxa’s second straight loss in Liga MX. Necaxa failed to score in each of their last two games.

Club America drew 1-1 with Atlas in their most recent Liga MX game. America are unbeaten in their last two games, picking up four points.

• Club América have a good record of 35 undefeated games of their last 40 encounters in Primera Division.
• Club Necaxa have won just 3 of their last 27 matches in Primera Division.
• Club América are on a run of 5 consecutive wins against Club Necaxa in Primera Division.
• In their 14 most recent matches of Primera Division, Club Necaxa have achieved just 1 wins.
• Prediction: Club America

Pachuca - Cruz Azul

Cruz Azul are bottom of the Liga MX table after four matches. The team took a mere one point from the opening 12 in the Apertura. Cruz Azul were outscored 8-3.

Pachuca took three points from their opening four games. The team drew its last two matches in Liga MX. Pachuca conceded seven goals and scored three times in their last four fixtures.

Pachuca and Cruz Azul divided their last six games into two wins, two draws, and two defeats apiece. Cruz Azul won 2-0 on their last trip to Pachuca.

• Pachuca CF are unbeaten in 14 of their 17 most recent home matches (Primera Division).
• The most recent games of Cruz Azul consist of 3 consecutive away defeats in Primera Division.
• Pachuca CF have achieved just 1 wins of their last 7 home Primera Division games.
• In their last 9 games in Primera Division, Cruz Azul have recorded only 1 wins.
• Prediction: Pachuca

Atletico de San Luis - Club Leon

Club Leon edged Atletico de San Luis with three wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six encounters. But Atletico won 3-1 the last time these teams met.

Atletico de San Luis are on a two-game winning streak ahead of their midweek clash with Leon. A 4-1 win over Queretaro was followed by a 2-1 win over Puebla.

Club Leon defeated Mazatlan last time out. The team took six points from their opening 12 on offer. Leon are up to sixth in the standings.

• In their 7 most recent Primera Division games, Atlético San Luis have seen both teams score.
• Club León have not been beaten in 7 of their 8 most recent away matches in Primera Division.
• In their last 8 home games in Primera Division, Atlético San Luis have recorded 7 undefeated encounters.
• Club León have managed to win 4 of their last 6 games in all competitions.
• Prediction: Both Teams to Score