Mayra Madrigal
Mexican soccer playoffs are very different from what we have already seen in the regular phase, since teams know that if they loose and that they will not have more opportunities to continue advancing. After the qualification round for the playoffs, now we are ready for the Liga MX Apertura 2022 quarterfinals, where Puebla vs. América will be one of the main matches.
The Puebla team had several ups and downs during the season that led them to the playoffs, but now they are in the fight for the title and will face none other than the team that was the best in the regular phase.
JefeBet has all the details and preview for Puebla vs América, corresponding to the first game of the Liguilla quarterfinals.
Predictions, Odds and Betting preview for Puebla vs America Apertura 2022 Liga MX Liguilla quarterfinals Game on October 12, 2022
- Where: Cuauhtemoc Stadium, Puebla, Puebla.
- When: Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 8:06 PM ET
- BetMGM Moneyline: Puebla (+260) / Tie (+280) / America (-115)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Puebla (AH +0.5, -106) / America (AH -0.5, -121)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-150), Under (+105).
- Both teams score: Yes (-155) / No (+110).
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Puebla Preview
Despite being one of the teams that lost the fewest games, Puebla closed the regular phase in eighth place. Throughout the tournament Puebla registered four wins, ten ties and three losses. As a result, they had to play a playoff game against Chivas, where they tied in regular time by a score of 1-1 and finally got the ticket to the quarterfinals on penalties.
Now the opponent to defeat is Club América, the only team that was able to defeat La Franja at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium during the regular phase, in a match that ended with a score of 1-2. It was the only loss in nine games, where they won nine and tied five.
Absences: George Corral and Gustavo Ferrareis.
Probable lineup: Antony Silva; Emilio Martínez, Gastón Silva, Diego De Buen, Lucas Maia, Maximiliano Araújo; Jordi Cortizo, Israel Reyes, Federico Mancuello; Omar Fernández and Martín Barragán.
América Preview
América finished as the overall leader of the competition with 38 points. It was the team with the most victories in 17 regular phase matches, with 12 wins, two ties and three losses. They closed on a 12-match unbeaten streak, with 11 wins and one draw.
América and Santos were the teams with the most offensive power with a total of 38 goals scored, averaging 2.23 goals scored per game. Despite the fact that their three losses were away, they can be a dangerous opponent on rival territory, as they were the best visitors in the tournament with six wins and three losses in nine games.
Absences: No report.
Probable lineup: Guillermo Ochoa; Emilio Lara, Bruno Valdéz, Néstor Araujo, Salvador Reyes; Álvaro Fidalgo, Richard Sánchez, Alejandro Zendejas; Jonathan Rodríguez, Henry Martin and Roger Martínez.
JefeBet Prediction
The clear favorite to win this match is the team from capital, as they are in a dream moment, with six consecutive victories in away games, including a win against this rival.
Prediction: Club América wins by a score of 0-2.
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