Mayra Madrigal
Matchday 13 of the Apertura 2022 of the Liga MX will allow us to enjoy midweek matches, as once again all teams will be in action. The teams that have proven to be the best are still in contention for the top of the general classification, so this day presents a great opportunity.
As for the teams located in the middle of the table, they are currently looking for points that will allow them to secure a ticket to the Liguilla of Mexican soccer. There are also those who are fighting to stay out of last place, and precisely one of the nine matches on Matchday 13 will be between the last and the second-to-last place.
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Predictions, Previews and Picks for Day 13 of the Apertura 2022 Liga MX
Santos vs. Necaxa
Santos was on track to fight for the overall lead, but failed to score last matchday after losing 2-0 to Pachuca. It is also in the top four with seven wins, one draw and four losses.
Necaxa has not been able to show consistency so far this season, but despite this, they are still in the playoff places. They won their previous match by a score of 3-2 against León, and are currently undefeated in two matches.
This match will be played on Tuesday, September 6 at 5:05 p.m. (Pacific time) at Estadio Corona. Santos has not lost any of the six matches played on its home field and has four consecutive victories and is the favorite for this duel.
Prediction: Victory for Santos Laguna.
Monterrey vs. Cruz Azul
Monterrey lost first place in the overall standings when it was unable to collect three points over the weekend, when it drew 0-0 with Mazatlán. However, they have the same number of points as leaders América and if they win here they could regain the top spot.
It seemed that Cruz Azul had finally managed to get out of their slump, but the most recent victory was a mirage, as they drew 2-2 against Juárez on Matchday 12. For now, the “Máquina” has three wins, three ties and six defeats and is in the second half of the table.
This match will be played on Tuesday, September 6 at 7:05 p.m. (Pacific time) at BBVA Bancomer Stadium. Monterrey has drawn its last two home games against lower-level opponents, so a draw is also expected here.
Prediction: Tie.
América vs. Atlético de San Luis
Club América is the current leader of the campaign with 25 points, the result of eight wins, one draw and three defeats. It is the team with the best performance in recent times with a total of seven consecutive victories, four of which have come on home soil.
Atlético de San Luis played to a goalless draw against Tijuana on the previous matchday and has now gone two games without three points. Their ups and downs are quite evident as they have three wins, six draws and four defeats in 13 matches.
This match will be played on Tuesday, September 6 at 7:05 p.m. (Pacific time) at the Azteca Stadium. The big favorite to win is the “Azulcrema”, who have not lost at home since February 2022.
Prediction: Victory for Club América.
Tigres vs. Toluca
Tigres seems to be losing all the strength it showed at the start of the campaign, as it recently lost 2-1 to América and is now on a four-match winless streak. This game could mean their return to winning ways, considering that they have won four of the six games they have played on their home court.
Toluca, like its rival, has lacked consistency in the last stretch of the campaign and is also coming off a four-game winless streak and a goalless draw against Guadalajara.
This match will be played on Wednesday, September 7 at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific time) at the Estadio Universitario. Tigres is the fourth best home team and Toluca the third best away team, and with the current performance of both teams, this match could end in a tie.
Prediction: Tie.
Tijuana vs. Guadalajara
Tijuana is in a playoff position for the Liguilla, but has made life difficult for itself recently, going into this match with four games without a win. At least in the most recent match they managed a goalless draw against San Luis and ended their losing streak.
Guadalajara had won three consecutive victories, but in their last match they played to a goalless draw against Toluca. Even so, it is in the midst of a good momentum with five games unbeaten.
This match will be played on Wednesday, September 7 at 7:05 p.m. (Pacific time) at Estadio Caliente. Guadalajara has not lost and it is undefeated in its last two away games, so the scales are tipped on their side to come out on top here.
Prediction: Victory for Guadalajara.
Pumas vs. Querétaro
Pumas has only one win in 12 games played in the Apertura 2022, but that victory came in July by a score of 1-0 against Necaxa and since then has gone nine games without a league win. It is coming from a goalless draw against Atlas, returning to an unbeaten record after seven matches.
Querétaro is the worst team of the season, having won only one game, drawn five and lost seven, just like Pumas. It has a negative away record, having failed to win in 43 away games, with 26 defeats and 17 draws.
This match will be played on Wednesday, September 7 at 7:05 p.m. (Pacific time) at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario. Although both are in terrible condition, Pumas is expected to take advantage of its home advantage to get the three points.
Prediction: Pumas win.
