Club América will visit Atlas at the Estadio Jalisco tonight as part of the Jornada 12 of the Liga MX Clausura 2025. Following León’s unexpected loss to Necaxa, where they fell 2-1 yesterday, América sees this as their chance to leap to the top of the standings.
León, with 26 points after 12 matches, currently leads the league, but América is hot on their heels with 24 points. The stakes are high for the Águilas, as tonight's match could propel them to the top of the table, especially after their recent triumph, defeating the mighty Chivas Guadalajara 4-0 to secure their spot in the quarterfinals of the Concachampions.
This match tonight marks another chapter in the long-standing rivalry between the two teams, one where América has excelled recently, not losing to Atlas at home since 2021. The visitors have recorded three straight matches without defeat at the Jalisco Stadium.
The head coach of América, André Jardine, might opt for some rotation, resting key players who are set to join their national teams after this match. Despite this, the energy among the players is palpable following their significant win over Chivas.
Meanwhile, Atlas, under coach Gonzalo Pineda, sits at the 13th position on the league table with just 13 points after three wins, four draws, and four losses. They are eager to turn the tides and secure their fourth victory of the season and keep alive their hopes for playoff positions.
For Atlas, it is imperative they make strides tonight as they are merely two points shy of the repechaje (play-in zone), where teams compete for the final playoff spots. Their last bout culminated in success with a thrilling 4-3 win against Tijuana, giving them the momentum they need.
The match kicks off tonight at 21:05 hours CT and will be broadcast live on Canal 5, TUDN, and on the streaming platform ViX Premium for viewers wishing to catch the action online.
Fans are buzzing with anticipation of this key fixture, eager to see if América can maintain its stronghold and edge closer to league leadership or if Atlas can seize this opportunity to claim success at home.
Notably, over the course of their last five encounters, América has managed two wins and three draws against Atlas. Their most recent encounter at Jalisco saw América emerge victorious with a commanding 5-1 scoreline back during the 2024 Clausura season. Historically, taking on Atlas at this venue has been kind to América, where, of the 31 encounters held under the short tournament format, they have claimed victory 12 times.
Here are the details for the match:
- Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
- Time: 21:05 hours CT (Central Time)
- Location: Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara
- Broadcasting: Canal 5, TUDN, and streaming on ViX Premium
The odds are heavily favoring América with betting lines showing Atlas at +300 to win, with the draw at +265, and América standing at -114. These numbers could fluctuate as the match progresses based on each team's performances.
Tonight's match is more than just three points; it is about pride, tradition, and the fight for supremacy within the Liga MX. With so much at stake, it's bound to be another electrifying encounter at the Estadio Jalisco. Fans from both sides are ready to rally behind their teams, making for what promises to be a memorable matchup.