Rafael Guillén
The Águilas del América are unveiled and begin the post-Guillermo Ochoa era. They will face a renewed Queretaro team. América vs Querétaro at the Azteca is always an attractive match to watch. Remember when they applauded Ronaldinho? Those were the good days.
At JefeBet we are prepared to provide you with the best sports betting information and Liga MX predictions, so here is our prediction for this match between América vs Querétaro .
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Odds for the America vs Queretaro Liga MX Matchday 1 Game on January 7, 2023
- Where: Azteca Stadium – Mexico City, Mexico.
- When: Saturday, January 7, 2023, 5:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: América (-305) / Tie (+390) / Querétaro (+750)
- Asian Handicap: América (AH -1.5, -104), Querétaro (AH +1.5, -122)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-175) Under (+125)
- Both teams score: Yes (-113) / No (-120)
Odds provided by Unibet.
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America’s preview
Memo left for the second time. When he left for Ajaccio, Armando Navarrete was left as the goalkeeper for the America team, which did not work out well. On this occasion, Oscar Jiménez is in charge of filling Ochoa’s shoes, and it’s fair to say that when he has had the opportunity to do so, he has done his job.
As usual, América has not signed many, signings which normally take place until the 8th day of the season. They strengthened their defense with Israel Reyes, who they had been following for some time. The América team needed defenders, as it was in desperate need of some at the back.
This will be Fernando Ortiz’s second season leading the Águilas, and although last season he led the team and broke all records, the group stage was a total failure, and they were unable to reach the final, which is unacceptable in Coapa.
It looks complicated for them to repeat a tournament like the last one, but they will surely be among the first places again because the team has remained consistent for a long time. Memo’s absence will sure have an impact, but how much will it really affect the team is yet to be seen. Ochoa had a great game in Italy, he lost, but made no less than 9 saves. He will surely be missed.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Oscar Jiménez; Néstor Araujo, Alejandro Zendejas, Sebastián Cáceres, Miguel Layún; Richard Sánchez, Álvaro Fidalgo; Brian Rodríguez, Diego Valdés, Jonathan Rodríguez; Henry Martín.
Queretaro preview
This team is hard to figure out. Since its sanction, after the May 5, 2022 brawl, the team rarely does conferences or announce anything. It is being very secretive, and if it were not for social networks, we would not know the team still exists.
Jonathan Torres and Manuel Duarte arrived to the team to give strength to the offense. Still, the club is emotionally depleted. Queretaro has been playing without fans for a while now, due to the punishment imposed, and it seems that the team could even end up moving to a different location.
It defeated the Bravos and lost to San Luis in the preseason, but Mauro Gerk used many players, so it is not clear how the team will perform. It is not easy to figure out what will happen with the Gallos Blancos.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Gil Alcalá; Omar Mendoza, Kevin Balanta, Enzo Martínez, Erik Vera; Antonio Figueroa, Rodrigo López, Kevin Escamilla, Manuel Duarte; Jonathan Torres, Ángel Sepúlveda.
JefeBet Prediction
Usually, América is unbeatable at the Azteca. Last season they won six matches and did not lose at the Coloso de Santa Úrsula. We remembered at the beginning that incredible match when the Gallos defeated the Águilas alongside Dinho. Yet, the Brazilian is not here now, and Querétaro is acting strangely. The America will win this match.
In addition to what we just mentioned, the Gallos Blancos started the preseason late and with few players due to the club’s debts. It doesn’t look like a good tournament for the Querétaro team.
Prediction: América 3-0 Querétaro
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