Mazatlan vs Atlas prediction, H2H and probable lineups - March 29, 2025
Leo Peterson
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Mazatlan FC
On March 29, 2025, at the City Stadium in Mazatlan, the 13th round of the Mexican Liga MX will feature a clash between Mazatlan and Atlas. I doubt there will be many goals in this match.
Mazatlan
With five rounds remaining in the league's main stage, Mazatlan occupies 12th place, still in the hunt for a playoff spot. However, to advance to the decisive stage, the team needs to deliver consistent results in the remaining matches.
Mazatlan's recent form leaves much to be desired — in the last eight matches, the team has claimed only one victory and drawn three times. This pace of point accumulation casts doubt on their ability to climb higher and is unlikely to allow them to aim for more than their current position.
In the 12 rounds played, Mazatlan has established itself as one of the most pragmatic teams in the championship. The club has the worst scoring record but concedes very few goals — only the tournament leaders, America and Tigres, have a more reliable defense.
Atlas
Atlas has as many points as their future opponent, which keeps them in a neighboring position in the standings. There is also the prospect of reaching the playoff zone, especially since they have secured two victories in the last three rounds. Atlas has three victories in total, with only one occurring away from home.
Most of Atlas's goals this season have been scored by Montenegrin striker with European experience, Uros Djurdjevic. He has already netted 9 goals, placing him second in the championship's top scorers' race.
Probable lineups
- Mazatlan: Gonzalez, Almada, Sanchez, Diaz, Adame, Intriago, Sierra, Torres, Benedetti, Pizarro, Duarte
- Atlas: Vargas, Nervo, Rios De Alba, Matheus Doria, Rocha, Flores, Marquez, Del Prete, Lozano, Djurdjevic, Aguirre
Match facts and H2H
- Mazatlan has only managed to score more than one goal in a match once this season, highlighting their scoring issues.
- Atlas, despite a thrilling 4-3 victory over Tijuana in their last away game, previously showed weak attacking efficiency. In the five preceding away matches, the team scored only two goals.
- In the last three head-to-head meetings of these teams, the "Total under 2.5" bet was a constant winner.
- Head-to-head encounters at Mazatlan's field also lack a plethora of goals. In four such matches, the hosts claimed three victories, with one game ending in a draw.
Prediction
Mazatlan plays overly cautiously, even with a full stadium's support. Atlas also lacks scoring prowess in away matches, occasionally showcasing bursts of attacking activity.
Given the cautious playing style of both teams, betting on "Total under 2.5" with odds of 1.63 has a good chance of success.
