2021 Liga MX odds, August 15 predictions: Proven soccer expert reveals picks for Club America vs. Atlas
Written by Luck Wilson on August 15, 2021
It’s a matchup of unbeaten teams on Sunday when Club America visits Jalisco Stadium to take on Atlas in a Mexican Liga MX match. Both teams are off to 2-1-0 starts in the Apertura after America finished second in the Clausura campaign at 12-2-3, while Atlas was seventh with a 7-4-6 mark. Club America has been one of the league’s most consistent teams and is hoping to make a run at its first league title since 2018. Las Aguilas were upset in the quarterfinals of both liguilla playoffs last season. Atlas lost in the quarterfinals of the Clausura but finished 16th during the Apertura campaign.
Kickoff is set for 6 p.m ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Atlas as the slight +140 favorite (risk $100 to win $140) in the latest Atlas vs. Club America odds, with America the +210 underdog. A draw is priced at +200 and the over-under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before you lock in your Club America vs. Atlas picks, be sure to check out the Liga MX predictions from SportsLine’s Martin Green.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been spot-on. Green has generated more than $36,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe. He also is 8-0 on picks involving America this season, profiting almost $800 over three matches, including their CONCACAF Champions League game.
Now, Green has broken down Club America vs. Atlas. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Atlas vs. Club America:
- Club America vs. Atlas spread: Atlas -0.5 (+150)
- Club America vs. Atlas over-under: 2.5 goals
- Club America vs. Atlas money line: Club America +210, Atlas +140, Draw +200
- Club America: Henry Martin has 36 goals over the past four seasons
- Atlas: Julio Furch had 53 goals in his five seasons with Santos
Why you should back Club America
Las Aguilas have won four straight against Atlas, and they went unbeaten to start the season despite not being at full strength. Their four star players are back from the Tokyo Olympics, where they helped Mexico win a bronze medal. Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and midfielder Sebastian Cordova started in the 2-0 win against Philadelphia on Thursday, and top scorer Henry Martin came off the bench. Cordova led Mexico with four goals in Tokyo, while Martin added three in the six matches. Martin had a team-high 15 goals over the two liguillas last year.
Roger Martinez and Mauro Lainez have created havoc in the attack, with Martinez scoring one and Lainez setting up one of the team’s four goals. This quality depth is the team’s strength. Richard Sanchez and Alvaro Fidalgo do most of the creative work in the midfield, while Pedro Aquino is an excellent two-way player. Aquino provides relentless cover for a defense that is led by Sebastian Caceres and welcomes the return of 22-year-old Jorge Sanchez from the Olympic team.
Why you should back Atlas
Los Zorros have scored just three goals but have yet to concede one, and they come in off a 1-0 victory at Pachuca. After kicking off with a scoreless draw against Pumas and following with a 2-0 victory against Juarez, they have been building confidence. They play a physical game that could disrupt America’s flow, and Las Aguilas could be caught off guard while re-establishing their preferred starting lineup. Captain Aldo Rocha plays a critical role, hounding opponents and providing a lot of help for a defense that yielded just 15 goals in the 17-game Clausura.
Julio Furch has three goals in seven games with Atlas, including two this season. He had five goals in 17 matches for Santos in 2020-201 before joining Atlas, but he missed most of the Clausura after surgery on his ankle. The Atlas midfield is loaded with creative players from its youth academy, with Jairo Torres, 21, Angel Marquez, 21, and Jonathan Herrera, 20, among those battling for playing time.
How to make Liga MX picks for Atlas vs. Club America
Green is leaning under on the goal total (2.5) and he’s locked in another best bet that brings a plus-money return. He’s only sharing his top Liga MX picks here.
So who wins Club America vs. Atlas? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the Liga MX picks, all from the proven soccer expert who has generated over $36,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and find out.
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