Leon vs Atlas Prediction: Both Sides Trying Hard to Seize the Advantage and Move Forward

In the upcoming fixture of the Liga MX Apertura, Leon will take on Atlas at the Leon Stadium. Going in the contest, both teams will try hard to improve their standings and get into the top 10 standings. According to the standings of today, Atlas stands 15th with 2 wins and 9 points, whereas Leon stands 15th with the same number of wins and overall points. The winner from the upcoming fixture will get a chance to close in on the 12th spot. 

Leon - Leads the Head to Head Statistics with 13 Wins Over Atlas (LLLLW)

Going in the contest, Leon leads the head to head stats over Atlas with 13 wins from 22 games played against them. However, Leon won’t be the favorites to win at home against Atlas, as they have encountered four back to back defeats this season. In their last game, Leon lost to Pachuca (1-0) and before that failed to score the equalizer against Santos Laguna (2-1). Leon is going through a rough period of misery and dismay as they look to prepare for the game against Atlas. With a goal scoring average of 1.1 goals per game, Leon will look to maximize its home advantage and secure a draw at least.

Key Players for Leon

• Lucas Di Yorio
• Byron Castillo
• Victor Davila

Atlas - Looking to Exploit Leon’s Poor Form (LDLDW)

Going in the contest, Atlas will look to recover from the defeat against Pachuca (3-1) and strike back at the hosts, Leon. Atlas has a goal scoring average of 1.1 goals per game, which could be used in their best advantage if they look to play sensibly, taking all the risks of the game. Though, Atlas haven’t won an away game in their last 7 matches, it will be an ideal chance to dismiss Leon and bag three important win points.

Key Players for Atlas

• Julian Quinones
• Jonathan Herrera
• Luis Reyes
• Aldo Rocha

Expert Betting Tips

For the upcoming game, both teams seem to be potentially balanced, however, Atlas will be in the position of deciding what’s best for them. I will back Atlas to win and score at least 1 goal to win the game.

• Atlas or X for 1.66
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.8
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.81