Pachuca vs Atlético San Luis - 17/07/24

Pachuca vs Atlético San Luis Prediction & Preview

Preview

The Estadio Hidalgo is set to host a thrilling encounter on Wednesday, July 17th, as Pachuca takes on Atlético San Luis in the third round of the Mexico Liga MX. The home side, managed by Jorge Guillermo Almada Álves, will be looking to bounce back from their goalless draw against León in their last outing.

Pachuca's recent form has been underwhelming, with no wins in their last match and a solitary point from their opening game of the season. They currently occupy 15th spot in the Liga MX table. On the other hand, Atlético San Luis, led by Domènec Torrent Font, have made an impressive start to the campaign, sitting second with four points from two matches.

The away team's last match saw them share the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Mazatlán. In their previous meeting on March 18th, 2024, Atlético San Luis edged out Pachuca 2-1 at Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez.

Pachuca has historically enjoyed an upper hand in head-to-head encounters, with three wins and two losses from their last five meetings. The hosts have been solid defensively, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game, while Atlético San Luis has been more prolific in attack, scoring an average of 1.8 goals per match.

Bet

Considering the stats and recent form, I would recommend a bet on Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.53. Both teams have shown their ability to score, with Pachuca averaging 1.4 goals per game and Atlético San Luis scoring an average of 1.8 goals per match. The away side's tendency to concede more goals (an average of 2 goals per game) also increases the likelihood of a high-scoring encounter.

With Pachuca's struggles in front of goal, particularly at home where they score an average of 1.5 goals per game, I wouldn't be tempted by the odds on a home win. Meanwhile, Atlético San Luis's strong attacking form and Pachuca's defensive vulnerabilities make Over 2.5 goals a more appealing option.