Puebla to put up a solid front against free-scoring Atlas
The Puebla vs CF Atlas Guadalajara prediction is set for an exciting start as Puebla kick off the 2025/2026 Liga MX campaign in 13th position with 0 points from 0 matches, but their opponents, CF Atlas Guadalajara, are at the top of the pile – also on 0 points from 0 matches.
This game is a clash between two contrasting styles of play and two similar teams who are each trying to prove their worth in the early stages of the new season. Pablo Guede took over as Puebla manager in December 2024 and has a record of bringing his teams together to play a strong, pragmatic, deep defensive block. Puebla are used to absorbing pressure and counter-attacking.
Puebla will be up against an Atlas side who have enjoyed more success against them in recent Liga MX meetings. Gonzalo Pineda took over as Atlas boss in December 2024 and has brought a proactive, high-energy pressing style to his team.
This Puebla vs CF Atlas Guadalajara preview highlights the tactical battle expected between these two teams as they begin their new season.
Pineda’s pressing game should be a good match for forward Aguirre
Atlas's press from the front is a fluid unit in possession, which should suit the pace and power of forward Eduardo Aguirre, who has scored three goals in Atlas’s last five matches.
The Puebla vs CF Atlas Guadalajara odds currently have Atlas coming into this match as the favourites at around 2.60, which seems about right to us given their recent record against Puebla and the two clubs’ form, but there is plenty of value in the hosts’ odds of 2.45 to win.
Guede will have drilled his players in a pragmatic, low-block style and they will absorb pressure before hitting on the counter.
Our Puebla vs CF Atlas Guadalajara prediction is that Pineda’s side are a high-tempo, pressing team, who like to overload the opposition back line and get their full-backs forward.
The visitors are more likely to break down Puebla’s rigid defence, but if they do, it could be an end-to-end game.
Based on the Puebla vs CF Atlas Guadalajara betting tips, backing ‘Both teams to score’ could be a savvy play in this encounter given Atlas’s recent scoring prowess and the fact that they have the head-to-head edge.