We welcome the Apertura MX 2024 with many excellent matches, especially this one, which features two title candidates, Chivas and Toluca.
The Rebaño got off to an excellent end to their league campaign in the Clausura. However, their dreams were crushed by their maximum rivals once again, thesame case as in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Toluca was one of the best teams in the regular season but encountered a hefty Cruz Azul in the Liguilla, who meant the end of the road.
When and Where?
Saturday, July 6, 9:00 pm ET at the Estadio Akron
Moneyline odds:
Chivas 2.3
Toluca 2.9
Draw Offs:
3.5
Where can I watch it?
fuboTV, Telemundo, and Peacock
Why Bet on Chivas?
Chivas ended up in the 6th spot for the Clausura regular season, making it to the semifinals, where their title aspirations met their end. The team is looking to get a good start and push forward from there. For their preseason, Guadalajara played the Cup for Peace, where they tied 3-3 with Cruz Azul but won on penalties. Then, in the final against Pachuca, they were beaten 3-0.
To the discontent of the fans, the team also lost to Leones Negros by 2-4, and finally, they beat Celaya 7-1 with a double from Pocho Guzmán. Unlike what many expected, El Rebaño did not hire reinforcements that would impress the fans, who once again felt betrayed by the little effort of their board as they saw how the elements they had in mind left for another squad.
This week, the Guadalajara team added to its ranks the Mexican-American midfielder Fidel Barajas from Real Salt Lake of the MLS and also added another from the North American championship, Daniel Aguirre from the Los Angeles Galaxy, as well as Omar Govea from Rayados.
After Mexico failed in the Copa América, Roberto Alvarado, Chiquete Orozco, and Raúl Rangel reported this week to get ready for the first matchday.
Why Bet on Toluca?
The visitors for this clash will be Toluca, who ended at the 3rd spot in the regular season and were eliminated in the quarterfinals on the Liguilla. The Red Devils began their preseason with a narrow defeat against Mazatlán. Then, they were beaten 4-1 by Puebla, although they were finally able to achieve a victory by beating Morelia 4-0. Finally, they beat Atlante 2-0.
Knowing that they are in tremendous debt to their fans for not winning the league in more than ten years, the Choricero team is arming itself to the teeth to be able to be the protagonist.
The Red Devils added the Portuguese Paulinho Dias from Sporting Lisbon to the attack, while on the left wing, they acquired Jesús Gallardo from Rayados. At the same time, they signed the American Frankie Amaya from the New York Red Bulls and the Brazilian defender Luan García from Palmeiras, waiting to know whether or not they will have the Uruguayan Leo Fernández, who finished his loan with Peñarol.
Final Betting Analysis: Chivas vs. Toluca
This will be quite an interesting match to watch, and we have to point out that the preseason for both clubs was not very promising. However, it could be a tough match with flaws since it is the first date, with several players accommodating themselves to their strategist’s ideas.
The last 37 games have total parity between the teams, with 11 wins for each and 15 draws. There is a lot of parity in the goals scored as well, with 42 for Chivas and 41 for Toluca. The last five games tell a more or less similar history: two wins for the Rebaño, one for the Diablos, and two draws.
After the teams get to the field, we expect a back-and-forth match that should end up on a low-scoring draw as both teams get into pace for this Liga MX edition. Go for a 1-1.
Go for a draw at 3.5. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $250 for a total payout of $350.
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