- Atlas are 5th in the Liga MX 2026/2027 table on 3 points after 1 match, whilst Monterrey are 7th on 3 points after 1 match.
- Atlas are 0-1-1 across their last two home fixtures.
Two talented teams, two attacking managers
This Sunday's clash between CF Atlas Guadalajara and CF Rayados de Monterrey is a matchup between two talented and attacking teams, both coached by managers who like to play positively. Hernan Crespo was appointed Atlas boss on 16 July 2026 and he has pushed the team towards being a proactive 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 side with vertical passing and an aggressive high press.
Matias Almeyda took charge of Rayados on 1 July 2026 and his 4-3-3 sides are high tempo, looking to press in their own half, dominate the wide channels and transition immediately to attack when the ball is won.
This is a similar style to Atlas, so it will be interesting to see how the two sides line up. Atlas' spark has come from Arturo Gonzalez, with the attacker netting 3 of their 6 goals across their last 5 matches in all competitions. Gustavo
Ferrareis has also given them some bite from midfield, registering 1 assist in 1 Liga MX 2026/2027 appearance.
Monterrey's danger man is Lucas Ocampos, he has 2 goals in 1 Liga MX 2026/2027 match and 4
of Rayados' last 6 goals in total have come from the Argentine's 5 most recent
appearances. Diego Rossi is the main facilitator
for Almeyda's men, with 1
assist
in his
1 Liga MX 2026/2027 outing so
far. far. Aldo Rocha
is
Atlas'
main
finisher
to
date,
netting
once
in
1
league
game.
An edge to the visitors
This will be a cagey, high-intensity clash. Atlas will look to play through the half spaces and Monterrey will look to stifle the build-up and win the midfield duel. The visitors will also be looking to force Atlas out of their shape and win second balls, so there should be plenty of pressing and the game may be settled by a piece of chaos or a quick transition.
Monterrey have won 3 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings, drawing the other 2 and although Atlas are on a similar level of form in all of their matches (2 wins, 1 draw, 2 defeats), they have failed to beat Monterrey in their last 3 meetings at Estadio Jalisco.
The odds are a little short for this one, but we'll take the underdog to edge this one. The draw is 3.3, Atlas are 2.6 and Monterrey are 2.67.
For a 1-1 correct score bet, we're going for under 2.5 goals and both teams no, the market is 1.78 for the former and 1.98 for the latter. The last H2H ended 0-0 here in the Liga MX 2025/2026.
