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Necaxa
Coach Jaime Lozano tenure began with two draws and two losses. The bad results shadows the objetive that coach Lozano pursued which was strengthen the defense. From 13 goals allowed in five matches prior to his arrival, in the mentioned four allowed just three goals, a clear difference.

In the following two matches their solid defending continue with one goal allowed in two matches, the difference is their attack began to work and has scored four goals in those two matches, which translate in two crucial wins, which has put them in the middle of the standings. A good position to face the remaining matches.

America
Coach Fernando Ortiz began as interim and has oversee an improvement in playmaking for America. From 2-1 loss against Monterrey, an scoreless national derby against Chivas Guadalajara to a 3-0 win against Toluca. Coach Fernando Ortiz remains in charge of America and will be allowed to finish the season.

During the International break America played two friendlies against two of Liga MX's strongest sides, Tigres U. A. N. L. and Monterrey, both time losing by one goal. The aspect here is if they help coach Fernando Ortiz for the following Liga MX's matches. America has struggle at away, but has shown an improvement under Fernando Ortiz that will be put to the test here.

Match
In the previous five matches at Victoria Stadium, Necaxa has one win, three draws and one win for America. In all of those matches both teams have scored at least a goal. Regardless of venue, in nine of the last 10 matches there has been goals scored by both teams. Hence a clear tendency in this match.

Prediction
An attractive match, both teams look to be improving and this encounter is a good examination for both. The principal aspect here is that Necaxa is prioritizing defense, but if one team might be able to break the lock is America after what it shown against Toluca. That being the case, and considering also the precedent, this clash should see at least a goal scored by each team. Reduced staked due to Necaxa attack being irregular.

03/04/2022 01:02, read 520 times