CD Irapuato

vs

Alebrijes Oaxaca

Preview

CD Irapuato

• CD Irapuato sit on 9 points after 7 games (eighth).
• They play a structured 4-4-2 and keep a compact block out of possession.
• They make quick vertical transitions to exploit space behind opponents’ full-backs.
• Recent stats:
  • At home they average 3.00 goals scored and 2.00 conceded across 3 games.
  • Last five: W2 L3.

Alebrijes Oaxaca

• Alebrijes Oaxaca sit on 9 points after 7 games (ninth).
• New head coach Juan Manuel Rivera will likely set them up in a pragmatic low-block.
• They selectively press and prefer to attack wide and via set pieces.
• Recent form: W2 D2 L1.

Head-to-Head

• Last meeting five months ago: Irapuato 2-0 Alebrijes.
• There is no deep-seated rivalry between the sides.

Key Players

• Juan Gamboa has scored 3 of Irapuato's 7 goals in the last five games.
• Jose Franco has scored 2 in 2 for Alebrijes since joining.

Betting Insights

• Odds of 1.99 look fair for Irapuato to win.
• With both teams prone to defensive lapses, Over 2.5 goals at 2.13 is appealing.
• Both Teams to Score is available at 1.95.

Prediction

• The team that gains a little momentum will edge closer to the top half.
• Expect goals at both ends; backing Over 2.5 and Both Teams to Score is the angle.