Chivas Guadalajara vs. Atlas F.C Prediction: Chivas Rayados Look to Get back to Winning Ways

Saturday evening at Estadio Akron Chivas Guadalajara will host Atlas F.C. in a pivotal matchup that sees these sides separated by one point in the table. In the previous 39 encounters in all competitions, the Sacred Herd possesses the edge in the head-to-head battle winning in 18 instances versus Atlas’ nine victories and both sides have split the points in 12 occurrences. 

Fernando Gago’s men are coming off a disappointing result which saw them maintain a lead for 88 minutes until they conceded, drawing C.F. Monterrey in a 1-1 tie. For Chivas in their previous four affairs, the club has only managed to secure one victory. In the same four-game span Chivas have had a laboring time finding the back of the net only hitting the score sheet three times. 

Meanwhile, Benat San Jose crew were dismantled by Toluca last weekend, suffering a 4-1 defeat on the road. The setback extended Atlas’s losing streak to three consecutive games, overall in their last five they lost on four occasions. 

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favorite picks for Chivas Guadalajara vs. Atlas F.C.

Chivas Guadalajara vs. Atlas F.C. Betting Odds for Saturday, October 5

Entering this meeting, the books have pegged the hosts as the most likely side to walk away with all three points. Chivas Guadalajara is priced at -125 on the moneyline while Atlas F.C. are listed at +310 to pull off the upset. Both sides sharing the points the draw is pinned down at +250.

Chivas Guadalajara vs. Atlas F.C. Odds

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Roberto Alvarado picked up his third assist of the campaign last weekend, giving the attacking winger a team-leading sixth-goal contribution. The 26-year-old Mexican international has suited up in Chivas stripes 110 times, finding the back of the net 23 times in all competitions since he joined the club in 2021. 

After picking up two goals and an assist in his first three Apertura appearances, Armando Gonzalez has cooled off. The 21-year-old has 15 Liga MX outings under his belt, obtaining three goals to his account. The striker could bust out of his slump all of a sudden as he’s averaging 4.1 shots taken per 90 minutes in the domestic campaign this year.

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Currently, Eduardo Aguirre is the clubhouse leader in the goals category with three. The 26-year-old is going through a challenging period, failing to get on the scoresheet in his last nine showings in all competitions. July 19 was the last time he hit the back of the net and saw him garner a multi-goal performance. 

Between the sticks, Camilo Vargas had a rough day in the office last weekend as the keeper was beaten four times on five opportunities for the opposition. The Columbian international sits near the basement in major stat categories in Liga MX, per 90 Vargas holds a 62.5 percent save percentage while giving up 1.71 goals against. 

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Chivas Guadalajara vs. Atlas F.C. - My Pick

• Chivas Guadalajara vs. Atlas F.C. pick: Chivas Guadalajara money line 3-way (-125) at bet365

Approaching Saturday’s skirmish, Atlas in away fixtures in the 2024 Apertura have struggled on the defensive side of the ball. In five road matches, the club has conceded 12 total goals, while their previous three away trips have seen them allow two or more goals in each fixture. On the other hand, Chivas Guadalajara are boasting solid play on their home pitch, amassing 10 goals through five league matches. At home, Chivas has defeated Atlas in their last three contests, with the implied odds set by the books, the hosts have a 55.6 chance of securing a maximum result. Look for Chivas to use their home fortress to their advantage taking on a poor performing away side.

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How to Watch Chivas Guadalajara vs. Atlas F.C.

• When: October 5, 9.05 p.m ET

• Where: Estadio Akron

• TV: FOX Deportes, Univision, UniMas, Telemundo, Universo, TUDN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ and ViX+