Pachuca proved once again that it is one of the greatest teams in the history of Mexico after winning the last edition of the Apertura tournament against Toluca. The team is now back to play for the Clausura tournament with a thirst for titles and to intimidate any opponent.
Puebla, in turn, ranked eighth in the same competition but was eliminated in the quarterfinals by América, postponing the dream of reaching a new final after many years.
The Mexican league returns today with the match between Necaxa and San Luís. Learn more about the clash between Pachuca and Puebla and find out about our top predictions for this game.
When:
Monday, January 9th – 10:10 pm ET at the Estadio Hidalgo
Moneyline odds:
Pachuca -144
Puebla +370
Draw offs:
+300
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Why Bet on Pachuca?
Pachuca is always on the list of favorites to win the Mexican championship, but in the last edition, América, Monterrey, and Santos Laguna seemed to be ahead of them in the pursuit of the title.
The truth is that they grew in the knockout phase and eliminated Tigres, Monterrey, and Toluca – extremely strong and prepared teams. At the start of the Clausura tournament, it will be important for coach Guillermo Almada to win the easier games and fight against the bigger teams to achieve a result similar to that of last year.
The top scorer in the last edition of the Apertura tournament, Nicolás Ibañez, with 16 goals, remains in the team and continues to be Pachuca’s main hope for victories.
Why Bet on Puebla?
Puebla keeps hope for better days in its experienced players, such as Venezuelan striker Fernando Aristeguieta and goalkeeper Jesús Rodríguez, who was responsible for saving the team in crucial moments of the season.
Puebla finished the last edition of the Apertura tournament in 8th place and advanced to the knockout stages of the competition. In the elimination against América, in the quarterfinals, the need for reinforcements was very evident, especially in defense, as the team conceded 23 goals in just 17 games.
If they want to have better luck or show better performance at the start, Puebla will need to change their away game strategies, to at least seek a draw against bigger teams.
Final Betting Analysis: Pachuca vs. Puebla
Pachuca is one of the most traditional teams in Mexico and one that receives the most investment in hiring and improving the training center. The title of the Apertura tournament gives even more confidence to this good team, which shouldn’t get in trouble against Puebla.
Our guess is for Pachuca’s victory, due to its qualified squad, which proved itself in the face of the recent title of the Mexican championship.
If you put $100 into Pachuca’s win, you could get $69 back for a total payout of $169.
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