Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Liga MX Apertura match.
Neither Mazatlán nor Club Puebla managed to claim victory in the opening round of the Apertura. Mazatlán failed to find the net, while Club Puebla surprisingly scored twice — a rare occurrence for them. Three of the last four meetings between these teams have seen low-scoring outcomes, and this fixture appears likely to follow suit.
Mazatlán
Mazatlán concluded the Clausura in 14th and started the current Apertura campaign with a draw. In their 0:0 stalemate against Cruz Azul, Mazatlán posted just 0.84 xG, failed to register a single shot on target, and held only 26% possession. The key concern for the hosts continues to be their misfiring attack. Over 17 Clausura rounds, Mazatlán netted only 16 times — the third-worst tally in the division.
Club Puebla
Club Puebla finished the Clausura second from bottom and began the Apertura with a 2:3 loss to Atlas Fútbol Club. While scoring twice hinted at some offensive improvement, the overall outlook remains poor. Over their last ten matches, Club Puebla has scored only four goals. Even across the full 17 rounds of the Clausura, they managed just 12 goals — the fewest in the league.
Mazatlán vs Club Puebla Prediction
Both Mazatlán and Club Puebla have struggled in front of goal, and a high-scoring affair is unlikely. A combined total of two goals seems the upper limit — anything beyond that would be unexpected.
