- CF Atlas Guadalajara defeated Puebla 3-2 at home in their last Liga MX meeting in the 2024/2025 season.
- Puebla has failed to register a win in each of their last 3 home matches against CF Atlas Guadalajara across all recent Liga MX competitions.
Rival strategies set up an interesting contest
Two teams that couldn’t have more different tactical approaches to matches kick off their 2025-2026 Liga MX campaigns at opposite ends of the table on Saturday with Puebla in 13th spot and Atlas at the top on 0 points from 0 games (alphabetical order). Our Puebla vs CF Atlas Guadalajara preview highlights that both clubs are coming into this game with distinct tactical identities and interesting recent developments.
Pablo Guede has been in charge of Puebla since December 2024 and has developed a reputation for moulding teams to sit deep and defend in numbers, absorbing pressure and punishing opponents on the counter-attack.
Gonzalo Pineda, who took over Atlas in the same month, is known for installing a more proactive and high-energy pressing game, in which his team will attempt to overload opposition lines.
He deploys his most dynamic attacking midfielders in central roles but he also uses his full-backs to attack and they will definitely get some joy against the rigid and uncompromising Puebla defense. If the hosts allow their defensive shape to be broken down, this could be an end-to-end game, but our Puebla vs CF Atlas Guadalajara prediction suggests that both teams have the tactical discipline to keep the game tight.
Pineda’s pressing style can make life tough for Puebla
Eduardo Aguirre has been a consistent threat in front of goal for Atlas recently and he has three goals in his last five matches, so the Puebla vs CF Atlas Guadalajara odds might reflect his chance to score on his next appearance. With their scoring form and recent head-to-head record, the away team look the best choice to start their 2025/2026 campaign with a win.
Atlas are the recent masters of this game, having won three of the last five Liga MX contests between the two sides with Puebla winning once and one game drawn. Pineda’s team are also coming into this clash with a bit of momentum, having scored eight goals in their last five matches in all competitions.
The teams are evenly matched in the bookmakers with Atlas coming in as slight favorites at +160 to take the win on the road and Puebla priced at +145 to get the points on their home ground. But, with the attacking momentum of the visitors, this Puebla vs CF Atlas Guadalajara betting tips article suggests that ‘Both teams to score’ could be the better value bet. Overall, this Puebla vs CF Atlas Guadalajara prediction points toward plenty of action and a closely contested encounter.
