Rafael Guillén
The Liga MX’s 2023 Clausura gets off to a wonderful start in Matchday 1, and Atlas vs Toluca is always an exciting game that promises lots of goals. Both teams bring strong squads and well-defined goals. Obviously, the game won’t be as exciting as the 1999 Summer Final, but it will be exciting nonetheless.
Here, at JefeBet, we strive to provide you with the best sports betting information and Liga MX predictions. So here we leave you our prediction for this match between Atlas and Toluca.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Atlas vs Toluca Liga MX Matchday 1 Game on January 7, 2022
- Where: Jalisco Stadium – Guadalajara, Mexico.
- When: Saturday, January 7, 2023, 7:10 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Atlas (+114) / Tie (+240) / Toluca (+220)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-117) Under (-117)
- Both teams score: Yes (-143) / No (-106).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Atlas
After a historic two-time championship (something we never thought we would see in this life), the team fell, which was expected: they hadn’t had any rest, they looked worn out, and the intensity that made them champions had been lost.
The Zorros were in need of rest. Diego Cocca left due to the disappointing last tournament, but he did so like a legend after bringing Atlas its biggest joy in history. Then came Benjamin Mora with an excellent track record in the Malaysian Super League. His first test was the Copa Sky and he only won one game (vs. Mazatán by a score of 2-1).
The team recruited Brian Lozano, who will be a crucial offensive spark and will undoubtedly complement Julián Quiñones, who needs to reach his peak performance. The bicampeón keeps going. Will they be able to reach the top of the standings?
Possible Lineup (5-4-1): Camilo Vargas, José Abella, Gaddi Aguirre, Jesús Gómez, Hugo Nervo, Luis Reyes, Julian Quiñones, Edison Flores, Aldo Rocha, Brian Lozano, Julio Furch
Betting on Toluca
The start of Nacho Ambriz’s teams is sluggish. Toluca was sixth in the previous competition and advanced all the way to the final, which Pachuca eventually won. In the semi-final against América, they demonstrated that they are a team that can endure pain, but they still fall short of what they were able to accomplish when they won the championship with León.
The team has been reinforced in areas that the team needed, mainly on offense: their new acquisitions are Maximiliano Araujo, who arrived from Puebla, and Iván López, who arrived from Xolos de Tijuana. The purpose is to support Carlos González, who had a forgettable tournament and only scored one goal.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Tiago Volpi, Everardo Lopez, Brian Garcia, Andres Mosquera, Brayan Angulo, Jean Meneses, Fernando Navarro, Juan Gamboa, Leonardo Fernandez, Maximiliano Araujo, Carlos Gonzalez
JefeBet Prediction
Toluca did quite well on the road last season, winning a total of three games, while Atlas did not fare so well at the Jalisco, winning only three of eight games. However, the team was tired, and with good rest in addition to a new coach and reinforcements, things could change in their favor.
Although Atlas has been refreshed, we think that Toluca has a stronger rhythm: they demonstrated it in the Sky Cup, where they were more consistent, tying two games and winning one. Toluca will seize the victory on the road to get their 2023 Clausura off to a winning start.
Prediction: Atlas 1-2 Toluca
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