Hay niveles...Liga MX asserts its regional dominance over MLS
Another big slate of Liga MX games for Jornada 12 with our Picks, Prop Bets, Memes, and more!
Reports of Liga MX’s demise may have been a tad exaggerated. Liga MX clubs made sure to shut down any “closing of the gap” talk this past week with dominant performances in the CONCACAF Champions League.
The question for us will be which teams will benefit (and which teams will suffer) from having played these midweek games. Pachuca lit up Philadelphia 6-0 midweek, but lost their last Liga MX matchup at home against Queretaro (eww). And Club America plays Chivas (again!) after eliminating them from CCC play with a 2-3 loss (win?) - the whispers of Chicharito being a bust are becoming louder with each week. Will we see any upsets on offer this weekend [ spoiler: yes…keep reading ;-) ]
Our analysis for the week is below - and as always, make sure you don’t miss your Liga MX Quiniela picks for this weekend. It’s free to play with cash prizes for the winner.
PICKS of the WEEK:
#7 Tigres vs #15 Mazatlan (SAT 6pm PST) // Estadio Volcan
Mazatlan is winning this game.
Now, I know what you’re thinking (if you haven’t already scrolled past this in disgust), that we must’ve downed more than a few chelas before making this pick, because it makes NO SENSE. On paper, you would be correct, as Tigres should absolutely win this game considering: they’re at home, 8 places higher in the league table, and have a roster value nearly doubling Mazatlan’s ($64 million to $36 million).
However, this is the perfect trap game for Tigres. Coming off a huge victory midweek in the CONCACAF Champions Cup against Orlando City FC, they could easily be overlooking Mazatlan. As they’ve done so on many recent occasions. As Mazatlan actually beat Tigres 2-1 at the Volcan last year.
In fact, Mazatlan has won 2 of their last 3 meetings against Tigres at the Volcan, including scoring at least 2 goals in all 3 games. Also, when looking at form in the league, Tigres have lost 2 games in a row. And actually over the last 5 Jornadas, Mazatlan has earned more points than Tigres. We know this pick initially sounded ridiculous, but an upset is more likely than it seems.
Chris’ Lock of the Week: Mazatlan to win (+500)
#16 Tijuana vs #12 Santos (SAT 8pm PST) // Estadio Caliente
Compas, I know we've been burned by Xolos all season, but, desperate times call for desperate measures. And this team led by Miguel Herrera is the definition of desperate. They are sitting at the bottom of the table (16th) and haven't won a game all season.
I see the light at the end of this tunnel because historically, Xolos earn a +30% home advantage (2nd in Liga MX). Maybe it's because they're the only team that plays on turf, or maybe it's the cervezas dobles served at Estadio Caliente (which I have been personally victimized by) that get the barras extra hyped.Pair that with the fact that Santos has lost 4 out of their last 5 away matches makes this +105 value a must-bet.
If this doesn't hit, please do yourself a favor and fade my Xolos picks for the rest of the season.
Garrett’s Lock of the Week: Xolos to win (+105)
#9 Chivas vs #2 America (SAT 8pm PST) // Estadio Akron
Let's just say it how it is, it's been a nightmare couple of weeks for las Chivas de Guadalajara. Losing 3-0 back-to-back to two of your biggest rivals and then losing at home against Leon which should never happen.
Chivas are at their lowest form right now and the fact that two key players in Chiquete Orozco and Pocho Guzman won't be available doesn't make it any better. On the other hand, America are really looking like the defending champs.
I mean they just got done beating Tigres with their B team, c'mon now.In the past 9 Clasico Nacionales (Chivas vs America), Chivas have only won twice, and in 4 of those games America scored 3 or more goals. Talk about being superior. The reality is America will destroy Chivas 3-1 at the Akron, sorry Chivahermanos.
Andre’s Lock of the Week: America to win (+100)
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