The Apertura MX 2024 reaches its third matchday, and fans, players, and coaches are gearing up for an exciting, action-packed midweek round. With each team striving to make its mark in the early stages of the season, this date promises to offer high-voltage clashes, captivating fans across the country.
Popular teams such as Club América, Cruz Azul, and Chivas Guadalajara are eager to make their mark and claim early victories to consolidate their positions at the top of the table. In addition, the underdogs are also aiming to prove their worth and cause upsets that could reshape the tournament landscape.
Below, we bring you the preview of the best matches we can enjoy in this matchday 3, with their respective betting odds and our free predictions.
Apertura MX 2024: Matchday 3 – Pachuca vs. Atlético San Luis
When and Where?
Tuesday, July 16, 9:00 pm ET at the Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
Moneyline odds:
Pachuca 1.66
Atlético San Luis 4.535
Draw Offs:
4.15
Where can I watch it?
We have a match between two teams with a completely different start to the Apertura 2024.
Pachuca, one of the main favorites in recent years in Liga MX, has had a really slow start, as after two games, they have accumulated only one draw and one loss, which places them in 15th place in the standings. So far, the team has shown a solid defense, but a non-existent offense, as they have not been able to score a single goal.
The Tuzos come into this matchday 3 after a 0-0 draw in their most recent game against León.
On the other hand, we have Atlético San Luis, the opposite side of the coin. The team currently sits in fourth place in the standings, with a record of one win and one draw, just two points behind Cruz Azul and Tijuana, the teams currently sharing the lead in the standings. Atletico San Luis has played very well in recent editions of Liga MX. However, their performance drops little by little as the tournaments progress and, in the Liguilla, they run out of gas.
Now, in this Apertura 2024, they want to put all this behind them and fight for the coveted championship trophy. San Luis comes from tying their most recent match against Mazatlan 2-2.
For this match, our prediction is a win for Pachuca.
Pachuca vs. Atlético San Luis Betting Pick: Pachuca
Apertura MX 2024: Matchday 3 – Puebla vs. León
When and Where?
Tuesday, July 16, 11:00 pm ET at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Moneyline odds:
Puebla 2.994
León 2.19
Draw Offs:
3.82
Where can I watch it?
Both teams have had completely different fortunes at the beginning of the tournament, as Puebla started with a great victory, but then lost in their second game. On the other hand, León has yet to taste victory and, in addition, they have recently been beaten.
Puebla is currently in ninth place in the table with a record of one win and one loss, with two goals for and four against. As we can see, the team has a weak defense, which they will have to improve if they do not want to fall further in the standings. The team comes from being annihilated by Necaxa with a score of 1-4.
On the other hand, we have Leon, a team that has had a terrible start to the tournament, as they are second to last in the table with a record of one draw and one loss, with one goal for and four against. After losing to Pumas in their debut in this Apertura 2024 by 1-4, Leon recovered to take one point in a draw against Pachuca in their most recent match.
For this matchup, our winner’s chip goes to Leon.
Puebla vs. León Betting Pick: León
Apertura MX 2024: Matchday 3 – Cruz Azul vs. Tijuana
When and Where?
Tuesday, July 16, 11:05 pm ET at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Moneyline odds:
Cruz Azul 1.51
Tijuana 5.95
Draw Offs:
4.25
Where can I watch it?
We will have a pitched battle between the two teams that have made the best start to the Liga MX Apertura 2024. Both teams have managed to win their first two games, so they arrive with great confidence and determination to this matchday 3.
Cruz Azul, for now, is the most decisive team, not only because of the two wins but also because they are the only team that has not conceded any goals so far in the tournament, as they have scored five times and conceded none. Their first match was a 1-0 victory over Mazatlan at home, while a few hours ago they annihilated Monterrey with an excellent 4-0 score on the road.
On the other hand, Tijuana has also started on the right foot in this tournament, but with the difference that its defense has been leaving a lot of space for its rivals. In the first match, Tijuana achieved an excellent away win against Querétaro, with a score of 2-1. However, their best result was in their first home game against Chivas Guadalajara, when they defeated them with a convincing score of 4-2.
It will be a very intense match, where the team with the best defense on the field will win. As a result, we expect a 2-0 win for Cruz Azul.
Cruz Azul vs. Tijuana Betting Pick: Cruz Azul
Apertura MX 2024: Matchday 3 – Necaxa vs. Monterrey
When and Where?
Wednesday, July 17, 9:00 pm ET at the Estadio Victoria
Moneyline odds:
Necaxa 3.705
Monterrey 1.94
Draw Offs:
3.58
Where can I watch it?
In this match, we will have a battle between two teams that have had an identical start in this Apertura 2024. Both Necaxa and Monterrey accumulated one win and one loss, so, they are equal with three points in the standings.
However, Necaxa, thanks to its goal difference (+2), is in seventh place in the standings. The home team for this match began its journey in this tournament with a loss on the road against Tigres with a score of 0-1, while its most recent match was a stupendous victory against Puebla with a score of 4-1.
On the other hand, Monterrey started their tournament very well by beating Pachuca, away, with a score of 1-0. However, things changed drastically in their first home game, as they faced Cruz Azul and ended up being annihilated with a terrible score of 0-4. Now, they need to get back to winning ways to avoid slipping further away from the top of the table.
For this match, our winner’s chip goes to Monterrey.
Necaxa vs. Monterrey Betting Pick: Monterrey
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