- Mazatlan has lost the last three games and conceded at least one goal in the last four.
- Both teams have scored in four of the last five.
- Both teams have won two of the last four matches.
We understand that the season has just started, and it is too early to tell how it will play out. However, Pachuca and Mazatlan are already on different paths.
Pachuca is yet to lose a match. Meanwhile, Mazatlan is yet to win any match. Therefore, they have the same but opposite objectives.
Pachuca’s Win Streak
For Pachuca, the goal is to maintain their win streak to keep being one of the best teams in the league. On the other hand, Mazatlan would want to win their first game of the season.
As a result, we can’t have one with the other. Both teams would be pushing for a win. Undoubtedly, it is gearing up to be a tough match.
Pachuca vs. Mazatlan Matchup Expectation
Before entering the fourth week, we would need to clear out the final game of week three. In that case, the match between Pachuca and Mazatlan is anticipated. A win for either team would change the current standing.
Therefore, we expect both to push for the three points. Before the game starts, let’s look at the odds and team preview and give you our expert pick.
Liga MX: Pachuca vs. Mazatlan Odds
| Pachuca | Draw | Mazatlan |
| -222 | +310 | +700 |
From the odds, it is clear what team is the favorite to win this matchup. At -222, Pachuca is the favorite, and a bet on them would have a smaller return than on Mazatlan.
However, going by the current season Liga MX stats, you should know that Pachuca is having the better season and would most likely continue that way.
With -222 Liga MX odds, the team has an expected 69% winning chance. However, Pachuca wins about 17% of matches with these odds.
Liga MX Stats
Therefore, betting on a win might be risky because of their records. On the other hand, Mazatlan’s win rate with the +700 odds is way too low to bank on.
As a result, you might want to look at other options, such as over/under 2.5 goals. Both teams scored over 2.5 goals in four last five games.
As a result, the over odds for this tie is at -105, while the under odds is at -118. You can also check out other bet lines available.
Liga MX: Pachuca vs. Mazatlan Matchup Information
- Competition: Liga MX: Pachuca vs. Mazatlan
- Location of the Game: Estadio Miguel Hidalgo, Pachuca de Soto
- Time: Monday, 18 July 2022, 8:00 PM EDT
- How to watch: Online streaming services.
Pachuca Analysis
The first two games of the season were good for Pachuca. The team scored two in both matches and had a clean sheet in the first game against Queretaro.
Like this match, the team was the clear favorite to win, and they bossed the games throughout. The first goal came in the first half after 25 minutes of playing.
Then, in the 58th minute, the team scored the second goal to seal the game. Both goals came from Nicolas Ibanez and Aviles Hurtado.
In the 86th minute, they got a penalty, but it was canceled after a VAR check. In the end, Pachuca secured all three points to start the season on a good note.
Pachuca Lineup Breakdown
The only downside to the game was when the captain, Oscar Ustari, didn’t return for the second half after picking up an injury before the end of the first half.
He was replaced by Carlos Moreno, and as a result, Moreno was in goal for the second game. With Ustari still out, we will likely see Moreno retain his spot between the sticks.
Guillermo Almada would want to maintain a strong team as they enter the third game, and because of that, we don’t expect anything to change from the squad that faced Cruz Azul. Therefore, the team would have the same tactics, and ultimately, the goal will be to outscore Mazatlan.
Mazatlan Analysis
Mazatlan’s season hasn’t started on a good note. The team has had two losses and has yet to register a single point. In that case, they sit at the bottom of the table.
The first game was tough, and after going down 2-0 in the first half, the team couldn’t hold on, and at the end of the day, they ended up losing 4-2. The second game was slightly more subtle as they only conceded one in 90 minutes.
However, it was a bad game, given that they played most of the second half with a man up after Tigres UNAL’s Sebastian Cordova was red-carded in the 51st minute. After a barrage of attacks, Mazatlan couldn’t get a goal.
With two games done and the team missing six points, Mazatlan has work to do if they want to make it to the playoffs.
Mazatlan Lineup Breakdown
Fortunately, the season just started, and there are 15 more games. Therefore, we expect Gabriel Esteban Caballero Shicker to find a way to put a formidable team together.
Oswaldo Alanis should be on his way back to the team, but we don’t think he would start for the team. Therefore, we shouldn’t get a team different from the one we saw play against Tigres. However, the approach would be different as they would want to go for a win.
Pachuca vs. Mazatlan Picks and Predictions
Winning this game is certainly the goal for both teams. However, it would be tough for either to command the game enough to kill it off early.
Mazatlan won’t want to make it four losses in four games. Therefore, they would do more to ensure they don’t lose the game. Undoubtedly, this tie is gearing towards a draw.
However, we think Pachuca is the better side, and as a result, our Liga MX prediction for the match is Pachuca to win 2-0 because we expect more defensive play from Mazatlan.
Liga MX: Pachuca (-222)
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