Guadalajara Chivas vs. Atletico San Luis Pick & Prediction JAN 13th 2023
Atlético San Luis vs Guadalajara: they want to continue at the top
The Closing Tournament of Mexican soccer began in the best way with surprising results where the teams that a priori seemed clearly inferior managed to prevail against the most powerful. Indeed, the second day will offer unmissable duels such as Atlético San Luis and Guadalajara that will face each other next Friday with the aim of continuing at the top of the standings.
On the one hand, the Rojiblancos commanded by the Brazilian André Jardine want to show that the victory on the first day was not a coincidence. And for this, they will have the opportunity to give their fans joy at home against a giant like Chivas with the sports forecasts in their favor.
For its part, Chivas de Guadalajara needs to return to its essence to recover its prestige in local football, fighting at the top of the standings alongside América, Rayados de Monterrey and Pachuca, current champion of Mexico. To do this, those led by Veljko Paunovic will seek to impose themselves on the sports forecasts, keeping the three points at home.
Last matches of Atletico San Luis
The Rojiblancos want to twist fate after what was a resounding failure last season. It is that Atlético San Luis, since its return to the highest category of Mexican soccer, knew how to transform itself into a tough rival to crack for the most powerful.
However, little by little he lost weight and fell into a plateau from which he failed to recover, despite qualifying for the playoffs. The last season was a resounding failure, taking into account that the board of directors and the fans had been excited about a possible qualification to the next round, although Atlético San Luis was at the gates of the playoffs after finishing in 13th place with 18 points. in 17 days at stake with just 4 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses.
For this new season, André Jardine will have luxury reinforcements from Europe such as striker Leonardo Bonatini who comes from Wolverhampton of the Premier League to contribute goals in Mexican soccer.
Atlético San Luis debuted in the Clausura Tournament in the best way after beating Necaxa 2-3 as a visitor in a confrontation where there were plenty of emotions and defensive errors. Indeed, the Rojiblancos remain one of the leaders of the tournament thanks to three points and a goal difference of +1.
Last matches of Guadalajara
There is no doubt that the Chivas board of directors surprised locals and strangers after the appointment of a coach who was not in anyone's plans. The Serbian Veljko Paunovic will have his first steps in Mexican soccer and started at the helm of Guadalajara in the best way.
Chivas is one of the biggest clubs in Mexican soccer and the Serb will have to assimilate as soon as possible the pressure from his fans who want to see the institution again at the top of the standings as a protagonist.
Chivas does not come from having good campaigns last season where they managed to advance to the playoff zone, but they were quickly eliminated despite being one of the sports betting favorites to reach the final instances.
During last season, Chivas finished the regular phase in ninth place after collecting 22 points in 17 rounds after 5 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses. However, the start of the season was positive after an important 0-1 away game against Rayados de Monterrey despite having all the sports bets against them.
For this new season, Chivas de Guadalajara will have Víctor Guzmán as a star reinforcement from Pachuca, while Daniel Ríos arrives from Charlotte and will have the opportunity to demonstrate all his worth.
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Background between both
Atlético San Luis and Chivas de Guadalajara played 22 matches in the Mexico League with 12 Chivas wins, 4 draws and 6 Rojiblancas victories. Likewise, at the Alfonso Lastra Ramírez Stadium they met 10 times with 4 visiting victories for Chivas, three draws and the same number of local victories for Atlético San Luis.
A piece of information to take into account when making Mexico League predictions is that the last duel between the two at the Alfonso Lastra Ramírez Stadium was a 2-2 draw as part of matchday 8 of the 2021-2022 Clausura Tournament.
The magnifying glass on…
Leo Bonatini is the team's top scorer along with Sabin and Juan Sanabria who arrive on fire after scoring on the first matchday against Necaxa. However, the Brazilian striker with a past in the Premier League is the favorite of the Mexico League forecasts to open the scoring next Friday.
The magnifying glass on…
Alexis Vega is the goalscorer for Chivas and the author of the only goal in the victory of Guadalajara against Monterrey. Indeed, the center forward is one of the main targets to break the zero against Atlético San Luis.
Sports bets
The main sports betting houses coincide in a slight favoritism of the Rojiblancos to keep the three points at home. Therefore, the local victory of Atlético San Luis offers an odd of 2.62, placing the draw at 3.20 and the visiting victory of Chivas at 2.70.
On the other hand, if both teams score, the sum to be received will be 1.80, while the favorite score is the 1-1 draw whose quota is 6.50. In addition, an interesting combination is that of Atlético San Luis 1-0 at halftime and 1-1 final result whose total sum amounts to 19.00.
Lastly, the double chance could be a wise decision considering that both teams come from winning their debut: Atlético San Luis or tie offers 1.44, the same as tie or Chivas, while Atlético San Luis or Guadalajara offers 1.36.
Schedules and television
Argentina: Friday 10:00 p.m. Star+.
Brazil: 10:00 p.m. Star+.
Colombia: 8:00 p.m. Star+.
Mexico: 8:00 p.m. Star+ and ESPN Mexico.