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Correcaminos UAT
Correcaminos was able to leave the bottom of the general standings with their win against Celaya and their three goal comeback in the final minutes of the high scoring 3-3 draw against Tampico Madero. Correcaminos UAT was close to extending it to three matches unbeaten, yet a last minute goal from Venados saw them return to defeat, and in top of that Luis Lopez was expelled.

In their advantage is that they have four matches left, yet they will face direct opposition. The worrying aspect is their weak defense that has allowed goal in four of the last five matches, with an average of two goals in those matches. Not a good average. Despite their attackers scoring, mainly the duo of Diego Pineda y Arturo Sanchez, if the defense can not hold, it is hard to get points.

Tapatio
Their unbeaten streak of three matches was cut short by top of league Dorados in the final two minutes of the match. Tapatio fall behind 0-1 in the score and was able to tue the score near the end of the match, yet their defense lack the concentration and concede a penalty. The issue continues to be their attack that on the bright side has score in each one of the last five matches, yet just one goal each time. Remaining as the worst attack of the league.

After that loss at home, Tapatio faces a weaker rival and is looking to reap the positive aspects of having hold the best attack of the league to one goal in the first 88 minutes of the match. Their improvement of form in the previous three matches puts them with a good opportunity against one of the weaker teams of the league, a key match if they are to get into Final Series play-offs.

Match
Both previous matches have been won by Tapatio. Both need the victory here, yet a draw considering the rounds results might no be a disaster, therefore a close match here.

Prediction
The main aspect here is Tapatio defense, if they can hold Correcaminos UAT weak attack, that will provide their forwards with the best opportunity against a weak defense. The uptick of Tapatio and their display against Dorados in most of the match is the main reason to backed them here.

27/10/2021 23:55, read 806 times