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Montreal Impact vs DC United
DC is not lacking motivation for this game; it is desperately clinging to the last play-off spot in the Eastern conference and seeks to breathe easier by putting a 3-point cushion ahead of Orlando, while reducing the 5-point difference with the conference rivals directly ahead (the hosts). DC also has the better form at the moment; unbeaten in the last four matches and scoring 6 goals in the last three. The recently signed offensive players Mullins and Lloyd Sam have added spark to the team's attack. Additionally, DC has not done too badly in recent head-to-head meetings with the hosts. But the team is also conceding.
The hosts come from losing two games in a row, conceding three goals in each while scoring only one goal in both. Montreal have struggled defensively for much of the season, especially vulnerable when opponents counter-attack. In the latest 3-0 home loss to Chicago (Sunday); the defence, midfield and attack all struggled. And this comes before the team faces three games in the next eight days, including the important Canadian derby away to Toronto on Sunday!
The hosts are expected to react in this match but they are more likely to score a goal than to solve all their defensive issues in three days. The desperate but in-form visitors may seize their chance and get a result. I expect a tentative start to this game but fireworks to follow once the first goal is scored. BTTS  and Over 2.5 goals.

For Thursday's games as a quick thought, consider home stats for locals and away stats for away teams:
Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union - Columbus draw their home matches more than any other result, meanwhile Philadelphia losses them. Therefore, draw seems the most likely.
Montreal Impact vs DC United - Good home team versus a team that on away has just won one match, still draw more then loss, therefore Home win or Draw.
Orlando City vs Toronto FC - Only on defeat on home for Orlando, Toronto mixed results, leaning towards home win.
Chicago Fire vs LA Galaxy - Mixed results for both, could go either way.
Houston Dynamo vs Seattle Sounders - home team draws more than win or loss, meanwhile Seattle losses more than anything. I would prefer to stay away, but could be a home win.
San Jose vs New England - San Jose looks could take a win, still last home match loss against a team that have not won on away the whole season (with 9 away defeats), New England also losses a lot on the road, but San Jose doesn't still the confidence needed. I would stay away.

Club Tijuana
Great start of Xolos in Apertura 2017, which has see them improved on the relegation table, and get to the top of the table in this season. The team knows they need two good seasons to avoid being relegated to Ascenso MX and they are doing a good job.

At home the team has showed great defending and FW Dayron Moreno continues to display his great capabilities scoring. Strong in home, 3 goals average and none received Tijuana is in a very good position for this match.

Injured: MF Henry Martin

Leon
A very bad start of the season have them winless in 4 matches, alt ought they had good playing against Pumas on away, despite losing the match, and a scoreless draw in home against Necaxa. The team has three consecutive matches without scoring, which seems could stretch at least for one more match.

Last match important players got injured, with coach Tena having to use the three changes due to those injures, and the team not able to train as usual due to heavy raining in their city, the environment on the team is not the perfect for a comeback.

GK William Yarborough has stated there is no place for excuses. FW Mauro Boselli has expressed that the locker room does not want the coach fired or any internal problem.

Injured:
DF Efrain Velarde, DF Carlos Guzman, MF Alexander Mejia, DF Osvaldo Rodriguez

Prediction
Last 3 Leon has not been able to beat Tijuana. The abnormal week of Leon and the changes in the lineup, together with Tijuana great form, should deliver a home win.
Tijuana with 8 units @ 1.95 at Bet365
Result: Tijuana 2-0 Leon

Necaxa
Winless during this season the team has begun their participation on Liga MX in a disastrous way after being in Ascenso MX last season. The reinforcement that arrived during the summer has not performed as expected and the results are not coming. Highlights that since April when they were still in Ascenso MX they have not won at home.

Injured:
GK Marcelo Barovero

Tijuana
Dominating Liga MX, the team has a streak of three victories, with their lone defeat against Puebla 3-2. During midweek the team played against Lobos BUAP in Copa MX, the team used an alternative squad and obtain a 1-1 draw, which allows the team to rest their main squad.

FW Dayro Moreno continues his good scoring streak and scored last Liga MX match, and should continue in this match. In last match the team did not dominate the match for long stretches and a draw was the most probable result but they get the victory.

Prediction
Expect a tense match, Necaxa needs the victory and being at home should motivate them; Meanwhile Tijuana has a comfortable position and I expected them to counterattack.Not an easy match, but in a level ball handicap, I sense Tijuana has a good chance to grab something as they have been performing better.
Tijuana 0 AH with 7 units @ 2.47 at 5Dimes
Result: Necaxa 1 - 1 Tijuana

Puebla vs America
Sunday August 21 2016 - 23:00hrs (GMT)
Puebla
Winless in their last three matches, Puebla will encounter America trying to return to victory.  The team has a streak of five matches without defeat at Cuauthemoc Stadium, last a victory against Dorados in Copa MX, still they have not face a strong team here. Their season has started in a very irregular way.
Important absence in Puebla, as MF Toledo is one of the players of Liga MX that provide good movement to the ball and the player with more pass effectiveness.
Suspended:
MF David Toledo
America
During the last five games, the team has lacked consistency as they have alternate victories between defeat and draw. Their performance has allowed them to be on the upper side of the table.
The team has a strong squad to deliver better performance. FW Silvio Romero and FW Darwin Quintero are expected to score soon. DF Erick Pimentel returns to the squad after serving a one-game suspension.  
America faces their arch rival next week against Chivas, therefore a good result in this match would see them reach there in a better way.
Injured:
FW Oribe Peralta
Prediction
Expect a match with many offensive plays as this are two of the best offensives and their defenses are not among the best, so it could be a high scoring match. America arrives as favorites for this match, and their squad is clearly superior to that of Puebla. Puebla needs the victory, which could lead to open spaces that America for sure will take advantage of them.
America with 7 units @ 2.13 at Pinnacle
Result: Puebla 2-2 America
 

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