Atlas are having a rough time right now. They have lost two of their last five matches and only managed one win, while their recent meeting with Pachuca ended badly for them. Pachuca, on the other hand, are in much better shape — they have won three of their last five and haven't lost any of those games, so they come into this one feeling confident.

Matches between these two have often been open and full of goals, with most of their recent meetings producing three or more. Atlas will have home advantage, but Pachuca's form and their strong record against Atlas make them the likely winners here. If Atlas can tighten up at the back, they might just hold on for a draw, but Pachuca look the stronger side right now.