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Monarcas Morelia vs Cimarrones Sonora

2018, January 10, 04:00 hrs (CET Time)

Copa MX - Group Stage

Monarcas Morelia
A mixed feeling from the opener for Morelia, despite Monterrey arriving with less rest after Copa MX final in late December, and Morelia having more time to do a proper preseason they where unable to obtain the victory and rescue a draw thanks to last minute goal of Mario Osuna. Showing the great level of Monterrey players.

For this match they will be eager to obtain a good result, this match is their home opener this year after the defeat in playoffs precisely against Monterrey, therefore Morelia will look to return to the winning path, and this match just seem it.

Last three Copa MX seasons they have defeat Ascenso MX sides on Morelia home matches. And for this season the team was maintained, building on last season good performance and providing a vote of confidence to coach Hernandez.

Cimarrones Sonora
Failed to qualify to playoffs of Ascenso MX last season and in Copa MX the team only claimed a point in a home draw against Queretaro. For this season the team went deep changes as almost 10 players arrive to the team as some others left, and the start could not have been better, winning 1-3 against Murcielagos. Which is not the strongest side on Ascenso MX, quite the opposite, but great sensations for the team.

Good sensations from that victory will propel the team, but is yet to see how they will perform against a stronger side, which this match might provide a glimpse of this, as Morelia is one of the strongest in Mexico.

Prediction
As Morelia are favorite against an Ascenso MX side that has yet to find their footing against stronger sides, but with a good result in their opener we have a good odd for the home side, which is clearly stronger and should get the three points.

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Leon vs Venados FC
2018, January 10, 04:06 hrs  (CET Time)

Copa MX - Group Stage

Leon
Open Liga MX with an away victory against Atlas, winning 1-2 and Boselli scored a goal, which remarks their good performance of last season where they achieve qualification to playoffs after a bad start of the season and where kicked from playoffs by the would be Champions Tigres UANL with a draw in overall score 2-2 and Tigres position on the overall table see them go through and Leon being eliminated.

In Copa MX last two seasons the team won both group matches at home, regardless of Ascenso MX or Liga MX side, but then on knockout stage have lost both, 0-1 to Cruz Azul and in penalties to Queretaro. Being this match a group stage at home and against a Ascenso MX side, the team wants to maintain their good performance of 2017 and avoid that of 2016 (where they draw both matches to Ascenso MX sides).

Venados FC
Last season in Ascenso MX the team was able to get to Playoffs, but there lost both legs to FC Juarez and they where unable to score in both matches. Open this season of Ascenso MX with an away defeat 2-0 against Mineros de Zacatecas, to be almost in the bottom of Ascenso MX table. The team continues in the road with this Copa MX match against Leon.

This match could see the debut of Alfonso Urbina who arrived to cover the absence of long term injured Franco Faria.

In Copa MX the team has a streak of five defeats, being unable to score at least a goal, and allowing at least two in four of them. Last season did not participate in Copa MX as they did not achieve qualification.  

Injured: Franco Faria, Armando Navarrete

Prediction
Leon should dominate the actions and provide the pace of the match, meanwhile Venados should relay on counterattacking as they lack the manpower to do otherwise. From the offered odds the Asian Handicap seems like the best option despite needing two goals, which might happen as Venados FC does not seem to be able to hold much.

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Toluca vs Mineros Zacatecas

2018, January 19, 02:00 hrs (CET Time)

Copa MX - Group Stage

Toluca

After an irregular tournament, the team achieved qualification to playoffs, and then it was eliminated by Morelia, meanwhile Copa MX the team collect four victories in the group stage, but then on the knockout round was eliminated by Atlante in penalties.  Despite not winning a title on the closing season of the 100th anniversary, coach Cristante was given a vote of confidence and allow to stay and had another shoot to get the desired title.

For this edition of Copa MX, Oscar Rojas has stated that they feel in debt with the fans, therefore expect Toluca to give all the formality this Cup requires. This match is an opportunity for players that are not regulars to show themselves and provide the coach with more alternatives for the main squad.  The quality is on Toluca side and they should impose conditions and dominate the actions.

Although the Liga MX opener was a draw against Chivas Guadalajara, the team have good sensations and reflects the evolution Chivas has have when their players are healthier.

Mineros Zacatecas

A great start of the season with a home victory against Venados FC 2-0 with provides the team with great sensations for the season. Last season the team qualify to playoffs of Ascenso MX but was eliminated on the quarterfinals by Tampico Madero, despite winning the first leg at home. For this season the team expects to repeat achieving playoffs, and the win in the opener puts them in that direction.

Last Copa MX the team did not win any match, and the players also believe they are in debt with their fans to change that.  But the numbers are just against them, four consecutive defeats away in group stages (last two editions), and ten (10) consecutive matches without victory on away (three draws on that span).

The team could take advantage to rotate some players, but always looking to field a competitive side, as they expect to not laid back but make an intense match, trying to maintain Toluca rhythm and build from there.

Prediction

According to players and coaches statements, the match will be intense and many scoring chances might appear. A close encounter this will be as Mineros will put a fierce stand, but Toluca should claim the victory at home as they posses more quality and playmaking potential.

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Atlas vs Veracruz

2018, January 11, 04:00 hrs (CET Time)

Copa MX - Group Stage

Atlas 

Last season the team move allover the table, from having being leader, to almost the last place, and finally to claim the last place for playoffs.  Then it was eliminated by Monterrey losing both legs of the quarterfinal. With few changes for this season, the team expects to build from last season performance to achieve higher goals.

Open the tournament in the worst possible way, with a home defeat 1-2 to Leon, still Leon has showed to be a formidable opposition, but Atlas was able to score as they have a goal power and always play offensively, and expect the team to maintain control of the ball and playmaking. Captain Rafael Marquez was moved to the central defense for the second half of the match against Leon and appears will remain there for future matches.

Veracruz

The team is on a streak of 8 matches without victory, remarks that on the opener was able to hold Necaxa to a scoreless draw, but that is the third match without scoring a goal. The team went important changes during the offseason and that despite being held during Draft because of debts and was able to participate when it was almost over.  The team is coach now by Guillermo Vazquez which main task is to avoid relegation in any way possible, the point won on away is a good start to that, but now Copa MX appears as a distraction to their main goal, which is get closer to Queretaro and Atlas, which are 7 and 12 points ahead in the relegation table.

On away on Copa MX, the team has 7 matches without victory, with two consecutive defeats where they have been unable to score. And in help to that is the absence of injured Cristian Menendez for three weeks.

Prediction

An interesting match between two sides that are involved in avoiding relegation, now this match that nothing has to do with that matter will provide an refreshing environment for both teams. Despite the change of competition, Atlas will remain with their offensive playmaking and Veracruz will focus on counterattacking and avoiding getting goals as that is they way if they want to avoid relegation and nothing like practicing against a direct rival. Atlas has the edge and should get the victory.

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Cafetaleros Tapachula vs Leon

2018, January 17, 02:00 hrs (CET Time)

Copa MX - Group Stage

 

Cafetaleros Tapachula

The opener of Ascenso MX did not provide them with a good result as they lost at home to Atlante 1-2, still on their next match the team obtain an spectacular 2-3 victory against Cimarrones Sonora on away, changing completely what is expected of the team.  Still the defense leaves a lot to desire and the area that needs more improvement.

Now the team returns home to open their participation on Copa MX, competition they did not participate last year and that does not yield positive memories, as they currently have 11 matches without victory. Still they have obtained 5 draws in that streak, mostly at home.

The team has important elements, that had played before in first division as Felix Araujo, Christian Perez, Diego de la Torre, Edy Brambilla, which might help the team to change their history in Copa MX, still I expect that to be on their matches against Venados FC.

Leon

A great start for them, with three victories in a row, two in Liga MX and Copa MX opener against Venados FC, the team is enjoying sweet moment, where no weak point can be point out, maybe the defense, but until now their attack has been effective to shadow that. In addition to that they have announce the arrival of Landon Donovan, which has had a lot of media coverage, somehow mix opinions but in the public relations front a great movement to keep Leon on the public mind.

For this match, Emanuel Cecchini and Gales Barnes could debut with Leon, and have minutes on the field, as also Dario Burbano, Guillermo Burdisso or  Maximiliano Ceratto. The large squad is one of the assets of this team as they will only encounter Copa MX and Liga MX and they are expecting a good result in both tournaments.

Match

Cafetaleros has show in their matches that they will not make things easy for any team, therefore this match is crucial as to this moment is they only one this season where they will encounter a Liga MX side (pending to see if they proceed in Copa MX), therefore I consider they will focus first on not receiving goal. Expect Leon to dominate the actions, but not to leave open spaces as they have shown good defensive moments. Leon should enjoy the most offensive plays.

Prediction

Leon should continue its positive streak, Cafetaleros being in home will not make it easy, but Leon posses the manpower to overcome this and claim a victory that will almost secure his qualification to next stage.

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Mineros Zacatecas vs Santos Laguna

2018, January 17, 02:00 hrs (CET Time)

Copa MX - Group Stage

 

Mineros Zacatecas

The team encounter this match after an away draw 1-1 to Dorados, which has them on the top part of the table thanks to the opener victory against Venados.  

Now returns to Copa MX, where last match on away the team broke a negative streak of 5 matches without victory by getting and draw against Toluca with a goal in the 84 minute. If something the team has been determinate to show this season is a very competitive spirit. With experienced players as: Jhonny Magallon,  Roberto Nurse and Juan Carlos Enriquez.

For this match against Santos Laguna,they will require of all their effort to obtain something as despite the previous draw against Toluca which was almost a defeat, the team does not fare well in Copa MX, and less against Liga MX sides. Against them is the absence of Guillermo Martinez, who was expelled in the match against Toluca.

Santos Laguna

Lost against champion Tigres UANL 2-1 at Universitario Stadium in Monterrey, and after the controversies that where around for this home victory 4-2 against Lobos BUAP the environment is not the best in Torreon. The defense has been all but in the matches as they have allowed for second match in a row 2 goals, this time the offensive could not provide the required backup.

The reinforcement Djaniny has scored in both matches, with 4 goals in two matches, he is quickly getting a reputation and defenses will be more careful with him going forward, which is the best test he can get to remark his quality.

The team is expected to field and alternative squad, thanks to a large competitive squad, that team would be competitive and posses players of great quality as Bryan Rabello, Jorge Villafana, Ulises Davila, and Gerardo Alcoba, and will maintain the offensive playing style of the team.

The team knows the intensive playing style of Mineros Zacatecas, and they will not be surprise by this and they will be prepared to obtained a good result.

Match

For both teams the fact that in preseason they encounter each other is something that will help them prepare this match. It will be an interesting match, as both teams will play intense and offensive, still despite Santos Laguna sending an alternative team, that will be maintained.

Prediction

Santos Laguna should obtained a good result here, a victory in the opener would be great for them as Toluca draw with Mineros and that will send Santos Laguna to first position on the group and encounter the rest of the matches more comfortably.

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Veracruz vs Tampico Madero
2018, January 17, 04:00 hrs
Copa MX - Groups Stage

Veracruz
The team lost 0-2 to Monterrey, and continues its struggle against relegation, the team knows their encounters against direct rivals are the important ones, as next Liga MX round match against Puebla and two rounds after against Queretaro.

So the Copa MX is a refreshing space for the team, as they obtain a great result by winning 0-1 to Atlas on away, and a good result here will see them almost securing qualification to next stage. Their focus will remain on having a good defense and althought they haven’t achieve the desired results in Liga MX, in last three matches they have only allowed 3 goals.

Tampico Madero
The team open Ascenso MX with two draws, 0-0 against Zacatepec and 1-1 against Celaya, both good results considering both teams dispute playoffs together with team last season. The team was able to proceed to semifinals after beating Mineros Zacatecas on the second leg of the quarterfinals, in Semifinals the team draw at home 2-2 with FC Juarez, but lost 3-2 on the second leg and therefore could not reach the final.

Despite the good performance last season the team is involved in relegation issues, they need another good season, and match by match advance on that issue and start looking for other objectives, as playoffs could be.

This will be their debut on Copa MX, as they had not participate on this tournament before. The team will be eager to start with a good result and be able to achieve something in Copa MX. This season they team has just allowed 1 goal in 2 matches, therefore expecting them to maintain their focus on defense.

Match
A rather odd match for both teams, as their normal objective is to avoid relegation and here they are looking to qualify for next stage regardless of the fight against relegation, which propels both teams to be more offensive than they normally would do.

Prediction
Both teams knows that a good defense is they key to avoid relegation, but on this match that is not the case, some liberties will be taken, but in general the teams should remain focused on that. I sense Tampico Madero posses the value here as they will be motivate for being their debut and that Veracruz might be more focus on Puebla match.

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Dorados Sinaloa vs Monterrey
2018, January 18, 04:00 hrs
Copa MX - Group Stage

Dorados
Last season the team missed Ascenso MX playoffs, for this season they intended to change that, but the start of the season has been bittersweet, unbeaten in Liga MX, an away win against Potros UAEM, and a home draw against Mineros Zacatecas. Meanwhile in Copa MX, the team lost on away to Correcaminos. Last September the team beat Leones Negros to finally claim a victory on Copa MX, breaking a streak of 11 matches without victory, and five consecutive defeats on away.

Now on home, where in Copa MX the team has six consecutive defeats, regardless of Ascenso MX or Liga MX side, and the pressure starts to mount as if they do not get a single point here, things would look very dark for the last two encounters of Copa MX. For coach Francisco Ramirez, this could be a good shot to overcome this, as Monterrey would field and alternative team, but they also prioritize Ascenso MX than Copa MX and could field some substitutes.
Monterrey

Unbeaten in this tournament start, first a draw against Morelia, when they barely had two weeks off after winning the Copa MX title, and then went to Veracruz and won comfortably 0-2, for this game the coach Mohamed is expected to send an alternate team, and give minutes to those who have not had action in Liga MX, such as Cesar Montes, but without giving minutes to those who are coming out of injury, such as Aviles Hurtado, or stars like Basanta, or Vagioni.

A great opportunity for reserves and youth to show, despite being full of foreign players, Monterrey has continued to produce important players, although to a small extent.

Prediction
Despite sending an alternative squad the quality of Monterrey will be superior than that of Dorados, as they have good work with their youth system, therefore I expect Monterrey to obtain something here.

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Murcielagos vs Necaxa
2018, January 24 02:00 (CET Time)
Copa MX - Group Stage

Murcielagos
Despite the bad start of the season the team was able to obtain a scoreless draw against Cafetaleros Tapachula, a great result coming from two 1-3 away defeats, focusing on defense had a good outcome of one point on away.

In Copa MX this is the key match, as if they do not get a point, they will have to encounter the last two match as a final, as they already lost against Atletico Zacatepec, and Necaxa would be 6 points away. Last year the team did not dispute this tournament and their start does not provide good sensations for this match, still their good result on Ascenso MX is something to consider.

But their performance in Copa MX does not look positive, as they have eight matches without victory in Copa MX, three of them at home, still obtain a draw against Morelia, two years ago.

Necaxa
In Liga MX, winless in three matches, two defeats and one scoreless draw against Veracruz, and their next matches in Liga MX appears to be complicated, but in Copa MX the team deliver a great display at home winning 5-0 to Atletico Zacatepec, with an alternative squad that deliver a very good performance.

 The challenge for Necaxa in Copa MX is to set aside Liga MX performance and continue to build up on their last Copa MX result, now they will encounter a Ascenso side that is weaker than Atletico Zacatepec, and that being at home will eager to perform well and this will provide Necaxa with the perfect scenario to repeat the Copa MX opener performance.

I expect Necaxa to field a very competitive team as showed in last Copa MX, coach Ambriz might field some first team players to provide them with confidence to be able to turn around things in Liga MX.

In last four matches of Copa MX as away, the team has two defeats against Liga MX teams, but two victories by 1-2 against Ascenso MX teams.

Prediction
Murcielagos have to relay on focusing on defense and from there try to obtain something, therefore giving control of the match to Necaxa. Necaxa should take advantage of his stronger squad in this match, still as is yet to see if Liga MX form will influence the team I sense the value relays on the Asian Handicap, I do not see Necaxa loosing here.

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Cimarrones Sonora vs Queretaro
2018, January 24, 04:00 (CET Time)
Copa MX - Group Stage

Cimarrones Sonora
After a great away victory against Murcielagos the team have lost themselves, with a streak of three matches without victory, the team is on a negative streak and no way out of if.  The team lost 3-0 in Copa MX to Morelia, returning to Ascenso MX they where expected to bounce back, but lost at home against Cafetaleros and then to Atletico Zacatepec, only being able to score against Cafetaleros.

Trying to find something positive is that in the last match they only allowed a single goal after allowing 3 goals from Cafetaleros and Morelia, so they might be improving in that area, but I do not see that would be enough against an in-form Queretaro.

Some players in Queretaro played on Cimarrones on previous seasons, and this season Queretaro send several youth players to Cimarrones so they get experience and improve.


Queretaro
After the opener defeat against America, the team has obtained streak of three matches without defeat, with one victory in Copa MX and another in Liga MX, the team has know how to balance their many matches, alternating players and obtaining the desired results, in Liga MX the main lineup obtained a great away victory and then the alternative squad get a good result in Copa MX against Morelia.

This week the team is expected to repeat the same use of players, in Liga MX the team field the main team and obtained a scoreless draw against the current champion, Tigres UANL. Therefore an alternative squad is expected in this match, in order to get a step closer to secure qualification to next stage, only Matias Britos of the new arrivals is with the team.

Prediction

An interesting match, Cimarrones at home would be eager to obtain their first home victory, still Queretaro is a team that with not media fuss has been able to achieve important results this season and will look to dominate the actions of the match. The in-form Queretaro should continue with their good performance and get a good result that get them closer to qualification, still Cimarrones has players that where before in Queretaro and that would give them inside information to encounter this match that will put some difficult, still Queretaro should prevail.

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Cimarrones Sonora vs Monarcas Morelia
2018, February 07, 04:00 (CET Time)
Copa MX - Group Stage

Cimarrones Sonora
With the win against Queretaro at home, the team break a streak of 8 matches without victory in Copa MX, all the way back to January 2017. In the bottom of group I due to goal difference, still tie with points with Morelia and Queretaro, something unexpected at the begging of the tournament and something they would like to continue doing and arrive to the knockout stage.

This year the team has avoid drawing any match, with equal number of victories and defeats, whether Ascenso MX or Copa MX.   At home two victories in four matches, and away two victories in four matches, with equal number of defeats.

Is up to see if they players can maintain the good performance they deliver against Queretaro. As with a good performance they would get close to qualification, therefore for them this match key. Last match at home against Correcaminos they where favorites coming from a three victory streak, and they where not unable to score, they allowed Correcaminos to do it and where even unable to shoot in the second half.

Monarcas Morelia
In the top position of the group I in Copa MX, but just thanks to goal difference as all the teams got thee points, therefore this match get a lot of importance, as just this one and another one left for the team in this group stage.

The team beat Cimarrones Sonora at home back in January, then went and lost on away to Queretaro. Now will encounter again Cimarrones Sonora this time at Hermosillo in Heroe de Nacozari Stadium.

The momentum for Morelia is good, with two victories in Liga MX the team has climbed to the top positions in the tournament and took “revenge” of Copa MX defeat against Queretaro, beating them 1-0 at home.  With a victory here, the team would encounter the last match with the qualification almost secure.

Morelia will use an alternative squad, still due to the importance of the team I expect some players of the first team mainly Miguel Sensores. Also Ray Sandoval, and the new hiring Jefferson Duque could see minutes and add to the power of Morelia.Match

Prediction

Cimarrones has been very irregular, and the inoperative of last match is worrisome, is yet to see against a stronger side as Morelia is if they can recover, but I sense Morelia will dominate the actions and control the match as they pleased. Morelia has the best advantage in this match, with important players of the first team expected to complement a competitive youth players, I perceived they should claim victory here, still as Cimarrones can surprise due to nature of Mexican football, that I cover with the Asian Handicap.

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Atlas vs Tampico Madero
2018, February 8, 04:00 hrs (CET Time)
Copa MX - Group Stage

Atlas
After four rounds of Liga MX, where they had just collected defeats, the team pull out what many considered and improbable victory against Cruz Azul, and at least in the media the mood swing again, as they comeback from behind and win the match, aided by Cruz Azul expelled players. As with this the team has two victories in the last three matches, taking there Copa MX matches, precisely the victory at away against Tampico Madero.

The arrival of coach Romano to the team has yield good things, despite the away defeat against America, that was only 1-0 and overall the image the team deliver was shown again in the following match and the result was the victory against Cruz Azul. The team is being more offensive and with order on the back. An alternative squad is expected, Atlas is one of the team that better youth systems have in Mexico, and also good foreigners, expect English Morrison to be on the starting lineup.

Tampico Madero
This season the team has focus on improving, and although results have not come their way in Ascenso MX, at away the team has not lost, getting three draws instead.  The problem is playing at home. In Copa MX, things have not been different, winning at Veracruz 0-2 and then losing at home against Atlas 1-2, but arrived to this point of the competition tied in points with Veracruz and Atlas, and this two next matches are vital for any possible qualification to next stage.

The team has shown a lot of focus on defending as his away matches this season has been under 2.5 goals, with three scoreless draws, and I see them here maintaining that line, and that will make for a tight match here.

Prediction
A tight match as Tampico Madero knows that if they do not take a point, there is no option left. For Atlas the change in coach has been beneficial and I expect them to continue that upwards trend. Atlas should take the victory here, and I will take advantage of the how the odds have moved as they have increased to 1.85 since yesterday’s 1.66, the impulse of Liga MX victory should reflect with a good result here.

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Necaxa vs Murcielagos
2018, February 21, 02:00 hrs
Copa MX - Group Stage

Necaxa
One the upper part of Liga MX, the team has had an irregular season, not being able to get an streak going, still last three matches the team has not lost with a victory on away to Cruz Azul and a home victory against Monterrey and a draw against Atlas. Has mixed very good performances with others that leave you wonder how a team can be so different from match to match.

Only one defeat at home in the five matches they have disputed this year.  Last group match for Necaxa, and needs to secure their qualification, this season the race for the second place qualification will be very dispute and four points are not enough, last two seasons at least five points have been needed.

Necaxa should send their best players to secure being in the next round and therefore obtain a good result from this match.

Murcielagos
Near the bottom of Ascenso MX, the team has improved in the last two matches with a victory against Potros UAEM and a good draw against Mineros de Zacatecas con away, now faces Copa MX group match, with their probabilities to advance being key in this match as they have just get one point from the two matches encounter, a draw at home precisely against Necaxa.

The team has 12 matches on away without a victory, still had obtained some draws, three on that streak. Considering only Copa MX, the team has 8 matches without an away victory, and its only victory came against Dorados and the only draw against Alebrijes Oaxacaxa, both Ascenso MX sides, therefore against Liga MX the team has lost all his away matches in Copa MX since 2015.

Prediction
Necaxa should dominate this match and obtained the needed result, Murcielagos achievement was to reached this stage with options, but they will be extinguished in this match. Necaxa solid display against Monterrey provides them with the edge, despite Murcielagos good draw in Zacatecas against Mineros the team is lacking the power to put a good stance against Liga MX sides, and more when they are invested in getting a good result.

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Mineros Zacatecas vs Toluca
2018, February 20, 23:00 (CET Time)
Copa MX - Group Stage

Mineros Zacatecas
After a doutbful start, the team has now five matches unbeaten,  all of them in Ascenso MX, three victories, two on away and two draws at home. Together with the low form of Alebrijes has been enough for the team to claim the lead of Ascenso MX for the moment, still during the weekend struggle to get a draw against Murcielagos, one of teams of the bottom of the league.

Mineros arrived with very slim opportunities to proceed to next stage but needs to get at least a victory from one of their two remaining matches and at least a point in the other for a total of five and obtain qualification, but this look very difficult, at the start of the group stage of Copa MX when Liga MX sides where using alternative teams they where only able to get a draw against Toluca, therefore now that they might send main players to secure qualification things does not look so good.

Toluca
After a steak of three matches without victory the team, things where just not going Toluca way, and now has three victories in the last five matches with a lone defeat against Puebla at away.  At home the team has not lost this season and have three consecutive victories, still on away it struggles and has only one victory in five matches this season.

In the weekend, the victory at home to Santos Laguna, match where the win and the second match of Alfredo Talavera after his return from a long term injury where the highlight together with F. Uribe goals.

Prediction
Toluca should impose their quality in this match, Mineros will remain in their playing style of Ascenso MX therefore their main focus is the defense still is one of the teams that more goals had scored, therefore it will be a fought affair, still Toluca quality should impose.

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Mineros 3 - 4 Toluca

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A very atractive match, both teams looking to score more than anything and could easy have been the double of goals of the final scoreline. Toluca secure qualification as second place, in the momento in the first place of the group.

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Correcaminos UAT vs Monterrey
2018, February 28, 02:00 hrs (CET Time)
Copa MX - Group Stage

Correcaminos UAT
With 6 points the team is on second position of his group, having made a great Copa MX and near securing qualification, still not yet accomplished as many second place teams also have six points and two teams have four points and if both won, then two of the teams with six points will be out of next stage, therefore everything is yet to settle. Won both encounters against Ascenso MX side Dorados, and lost at away against Monterrey, now to close the group will receive Monterrey.

The team has had an irregular season in Ascenso MX, and when things began to be better for the team when they get a streak of four matches without victory the team went to lost their last two against Atletico Zacatepec and Celaya, showing bad defending, still there where able to score, as they have done in last six matches.

Correcaminos is motivated as they are still with options to advance and will look to change their current form to provide a good stance and look to at least get a point that will secure their qualification to next stage, just as they achieve one year ago.

Monterrey
The current Copa MX champions has already secured its placed on the next stage and is looking in this match to finish with victories all his group matches. With 8 away matches without defeat, 6 victories and 2 draws, both draws against Liga MX teams, in Copa MX, the team has two years unbeaten as last defeat was 5-1 against Leon in September 2015.

The team has return to the positive streak winning last two matches by one goal after a streak of three matches without victory where they lost twice at away, agains Toluca and Necaxa.  The team is looking to finish unbeaten for second Copa MX in a row, as this will secure the team home advantage in next stage. Despite an alternative team, a mixture of experienced and youth players is expected, it will continue to hold a lot of power as Monterrey has a very large squad with plenty of quality and their youth system has been providing good players.

Prediction

Monterrey should impose their quality and conditions, still it will be a close encounter as Correcaminos will not make it easy for them and will put a fierce stand as they have a good chance to get to next stage if they get something from this match, and they have been scoring for some matches.

Correcaminos has been fair at home in Ascenso MX with only one defeat after seven matches, last one against Zacatepec, still on Copa MX, the team has lost their three recent matches against Liga MX side, one of them precisely against Monterrey, which finish 1-3, therefore in this match I see it difficult for Correcaminos to get their desired result and Monterrey should continue their good run in Copa MX and obtain the victory.

Monterrey with 6 units @ 2.05 at 1xBet
Both Teams to Score 3 units @ 1.60 at MarathonBet

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Alebrijes Oaxaca vs Puebla
2018, March 01, 02:00 hrs
Copa MX - Group Stage

Alebrijes Oaxaca
Last edition the team did not proceed to knockout stage after just winning one match in the group stage and losing the other three. In this edition the team is on the first position of the group 2, with five points, the team is unbeaten and with many possibilities to proceed to next stage, they just need to avoid losing this match, as the draw will see them through as leader of the group. For Alebrijes Oaxaca is a great comeback to Copa MX and more sharing the group with two Liga MX teams.

After a great start of the season, with only one defeat in eight matches, the team was a the top of Ascenso MX and with their good position in Copa MX, but now the team has four matches without a victory, with a 0-2 defeat at home, place where the team plays better, but has seen them take two painful defeats, now they are three points behind the leader of Ascenso MX and could easily go further down if they do not go back to the winning lane soon.

Alebrijes Oaxaca at home has shown they can be strong and the advantage they have in this match, in which with a draw they can proceed, provides them with the possibility to lay back and wait for open spaces to take advantage and take the lead, they have capable players of doing that. Last 10 home matches, the team has 7 victories and 3 defeats, two of them in last three matches, but here I sense they will take advantage of playing at home.

Puebla
The team is close to the point where they can secure another year in Liga MX, as relegation seems more distant. On this match there is just one outcome they desire is the victory, as with the lack of draws in the other groups the threshold for qualification as a second place is very high and in this group just the first place will see a place in the Knockout stage.

Puebla has made their home an stronghold, where they have four victories and a draw in Liga MX, quite opposite in Copa MX, with a defeat against Cruz Azul and a draw against Alebrijes Oaxaca. At away the team is also a contradiction, beating Cruz Azul in Mexico City in Copa MX,  but losing three of four matches at away in Liga MX, with a 1-1 draw against Cruz Azul.

Puebla will field a competitive team as they have been doing in Copa MX, but being at away just do not provide with the best sensations for the outcome, the team has three matches without losing, this after losing twice.

Prediction
As the draw is also beneficial for Alebrijes Oaxaca, the need here is with Puebla as they need the victory, any other result sees them out of Copa MX. Puebla has been very focus on defending and from there getting  open spaces to get good results at home, but now the team needs a very different approach as they are the ones that need to goals, the open spaces they could leave behind will be very dangerous as Oaxaca will look to take advantage of them. I see the value on the home advantage for the home team.

Alebrijes Oaxaca 0 AH with 8 units @ 1.97

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Result:

Alebrijes 0 - 0 Puebla

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Both teams tried, but neither get a goal. Alebrijes was able to net one down, but there was a previous foul and it did not go up to the score. Alebrijes proceed to the Knouckout.

 

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