Mazatlan FC and Puebla in mid-table battle
Our Mazatlan FC vs Puebla prediction makes Mazatlán FC slight favourites for Saturday’s Liga MX 2025/2026 matchup with Puebla at odds of 2.11 compared to their visitors’ 3.34, but that’s probably about right for the fixture between two very similar sides.
The hosts are 10th in the table with one point from one game played as this campaign begins, while Puebla sit 13th and are still looking for their first point.
But, although neither side is likely to trouble the top six in the coming months, there is no intense rivalry here and we’re likely to see a chess match in which discipline and transition play are more important than attacking flair.
This Mazatlan FC vs Puebla preview suggests Mazatlán FC has had a difficult stretch of results and is winless in their last two home games (D1, L1) and all of their last five in all competitions (D2, L3).
Victor Vucetich’s side, under his guidance since May 2024, has been drilled into an organised, compact unit that plays at a low tempo and sits deep, counter-attacking on the break with the quality of players like playmaker Nicolás Benedetti to make it work.
Pablo Guede’s Puebla operate with an ultra-disciplined deep block and selective rapid counters to break up the play. Guede has been in charge since December 2024.
No value in goals markets
There are no standout players in either team, although winger Édgar Bárcenas is a consistent threat down the flanks, delivering dangerous crosses and making runs. He’s a key man in transition and set pieces.
Striker Aké Loba offers pace and a physical presence up front while Diego De Buen and Kevin Velasco will offer steel, energy and creativity in the middle third. Puebla captain Diego De Buen anchors the midfield, providing defensive steel and passing range.
When considering the Mazatlan FC vs Puebla odds, this is a game that should be closely contested and any error will be punished ruthlessly by both sides.
Mazatlán FC are in poor form, but their dogged draw at Cruz Azul four days ago showed they can dig in when needed.
Our Mazatlan FC vs Puebla prediction is further backed by Puebla's poor form, with 4 straight losses and 1 draw in their last 5 competitive games.
In addition, Mazatlan FC vs Puebla betting tips highlight that in the head-to-head record, both sides have 2 wins each and a draw from their five meetings.
Therefore, we are going to stay away from the goals and match result markets, and take Under 2.5 goals in the expectation of a tense tactical battle.
