Morelia, Michoacán - Atlético Morelia enters the fourth week of the Clausura 2025 Liga Expansión MX with pressing urgency to secure their first win of the season as they gear up for their matchup against Tepatitlán FC this Friday at 9:05 PM at the Gregorio 'Tepa' Gómez Stadium. Historically, Morelia has struggled at this venue, never having come away with three points since they began facing Tepatitlán back in 2020.
The Michoacan team is currently experiencing troubling times within the league, having recorded only one goal across their first three games. Their campaign started promisingly with a win over Tampico Madero, but since then, they've suffered back-to-back defeats against Tapatío and Atlante, leaving them longing for effectiveness on the offensive front. "Pese a que han mejorado en el funcionamiento y juego de conjunto, en tres partidos solamente registran un gol," mentioned sources close to the team.
On the other side, Tepatitlán FC enters the match with steadier footing, sitting eighth on the table with three draws and no losses. The hosts, determined to capitalize on Morelia's poor run, aim to maintain their solid start as they chase their own objectives. Statistically speaking, Tepatitlán is poised to exploit their rival's current crisis. They have yet to win or lose this season but have balanced their campaign well with solid defensive performances.
This upcoming clash not only has major implication for points but is also psychologically significant for Atlético Morelia, as they face the added weight of not having won away against Tepatitlán FC. "Nunca han podido vencer a los jaliscienses en el Tepa Gómez, lo que representa un obstáculo mental que los visitantes deberán superar si quieren revertir su mal inicio de campaña," pointed out experts analyzing the matchup.
This season, coach Nacho Castro is tasked with shaking off the gloom from their last two outings. Having managed just three points from nine available, the squad currently stands at 10th place. The team must find its scoring touch quickly: the lone goal so far was netted by Bryan Trejo via penalty kick. Today, fans are left wondering, "¿Podrán los michoacanos romper su sequía ofensiva y conseguir su primera victoria en territorio alteño?" The question hangs heavy as kickoff approaches.
The historical stats favor Tepatitlán, who have recorded four victories, five draws, and just two defeats against Morelia over eleven previous encounters. An analysis of the last eleven games at the Tepa Gómez reveals straightforward disappointment for the Canarios, who have finished with zero wins, underscoring the urgency they face. They have faced Tepatitlán five times at this venue, yielding no wins—a rather disheartening fact coupled with the team’s current form
With Tepatitlán finding their rhythm through constant match-ups resulting from formed depended synergies, they continue to assimilate and improve performance metrics under the directive of coach Hector Real. Notably, veteran players such as Amaury Escoto, who have found ways to put the ball on the net consistently, present more challenges for the Michoacan side.
Tonight’s spectacle promises to be more than just points on the board; it is set to energize and potentially resurrect one side’s prospects for success, as both teams vie for important points. Viewers tuning in can catch the match live on ESPN and Disney +, experiencing firsthand how Atlético Morelia navigates these difficult waters.
Can Morelia finally overcome their misfortunes and change the narrative? Only time will tell as the game clock ticks down to kickoff.