Pachuca vs. Atlas: Liga MX Clausura 2023 Prediction
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Pachuca and Atlas have met 42 times in Liga MX, with Pachuca holding the advantage with 18 wins to Atlas's 12. The two teams have drawn 12 times, including their last encounter in the Apertura 2022, which ended 1-1.
Pachuca has won four of their last five home matches against Atlas, with their only loss coming in the 2021 Apertura.
Atlas has not won away from home against Pachuca since 2016, a run of four consecutive matches without a victory.
Pachuca's Form and Team News
Pachuca is coming into this match in excellent form, having won their last three matches in all competitions. They are currently second in the Clausura standings, just one point behind leaders Monterrey.
Pachuca's key players include forward Roberto de la Rosa, who has scored four goals in his last five matches, and midfielder Luis Chavez, who has contributed three assists in the same period.
Pachuca's only injury concern is defender Kevin Alvarez, who is doubtful with a muscle strain.
Atlas's Form and Team News
Atlas has had a mixed start to the Clausura, winning two, drawing one, and losing two of their first five matches.
Atlas's key players include forward Julio Furch, who has scored three goals in the Clausura, and midfielder Edison Flores, who has provided two assists.
Atlas has no major injury concerns for this match.
Prediction
This is a tough match to call, as both teams are in good form. However, Pachuca's home record against Atlas is excellent, and they are also in slightly better form at the moment.
Therefore, I predict that Pachuca will win this match 2-1.
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