TIPS - Atlas VS Mazatlan

[(Atlas) Strength]:
1. Atlas, with 6 points from one less game played, are currently 6th in the league. Facing Mazatlan F.C., who have had a poor start to the season, they are determined to secure all 3 points.
2. Arturo Gonzalez scored the only goal in the last match, helping the team secure all 3 points away from home.
3. In both 1-0 victories, Atlas were the passive side. The team's defense has been stable, holding firm against opponents' attacks, allowing them to secure narrow wins.

[(Atlas) Weakness]:
1. Starting center-back Manuel Capasso, who has played in all 3 previous matches, will be sidelined for this game due to a leg injury.
2. Atlas achieved 2 wins and 1 loss in the 3 matches of the new season, scoring 2 goals and conceding 2. Although they are near the top of the league, their performance has not shown strong dominance.

[(Mazatlan F.C.) Strength]:
1. Mazatlan F.C., with 0 points from 3 losses, are at the bottom of the league. The team had a poor start to the season and must earn their first points of the new campaign in this match.
2. Facundo Almada scored two goals in the 3 matches of the new season. As a center-back, he has repeatedly scored to save face for the team.
3. In the last 5 encounters between the two teams, Mazatlan F.C. have the upper hand with 3 wins and 2 draws, giving them a psychological advantage.

[(Mazatlan F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Mazatlan F.C. suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat at home against Monterrey in their last match, scoring a consolation goal only in the final moments.
2. Mazatlan F.C. lost all 3 matches since the start of this season. Although they scored one goal in each game, two of those goals were scored by center-backs, highlighting the forward line's poor performance.

[Tips]:
Atlas achieved 2 wins and 1 loss in the 3 matches since the start of this season.

Although the team scored in every game, they have not dominated on the field, relying more on a solid defense to secure narrow victories, which should not be overestimated.

Mazatlan F.C. are the worst-performing team this season, losing all 3 matches while conceding 9 goals.

Their defense has been poor, and the forward line continues to struggle, with 2 of their 3 goals scored by center-backs.

Given Mazatlan F.C.'s poor form, it will be very difficult for them to earn points away from home in this match.

Therefore, Atlas are more favored to win at home.

[Recommended]:
Atlas (-0.5/1)