Club America vs Atlas: Preview, predictions and team news
- Cub America will play their first Leagues Cup match of the summer against Atlas
- Atlas finished in second place in West Group 8 behind MLS outfit Houston Dynamo
- The Eagles dominated Atlas 5-1 in their most recent meeting back in March
Leagues Cup Round of 32 action rolls on as Club America square off against Atlas.
The CONCACAF giants are all set to make their tournament debut having received a group-stage bye after winning the 2024 Liga MX Clausura. Even after forward Julian Quinones departed for the Saudi Pro League, America still have the likes of Henry Martin and Brian Rodriguez to rely on in the final third.
On the other side of the matchup, Atlas picked up three points to begin their Leagues Cup campaign with a 1-0 triumph over Houston Dynamo. Even though Atlas fell 2-1 to Real Salt Lake, the Mexican outfit still managed to qualify for the knockout stage with three total points collected in second place behind Houston in West Group 8.
Here is 90min's preview of Club America vs Atlas.
What time does Club America vs Atlas kick-off?
- Location: San Diego, California, United States
- Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
- Date: Friday 9 August
- Kick-off Time: 22:00 EST
Club America vs Atlas H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Club America: 1 win
- Atlas: 1 win
- Draws: 3
Last meeting: Atlas 1-5 Club America (2 March 2024) - Liga MX Clausura
Current form (all competitions)
Club America | Atlas |
|---|---|
Club America 1-0 Aston Villa - 03/08/2024 | Real Salt Lake 2-1 Atlas - 01/08/2024 |
Chelsea 3-0 Club America - 31/07/2024 | Houston Dynamo 0-1 Atlas - 27/07/2024 |
FC Juarez 1-2 Club America - 20/07/2024 | Puebla 1-2 Atlas - 19/07/2024 |
Tigres 1-0 Club Amerca - 17/07/2024 | Atlas 1-0 Santos Laguna - 16/07/2024 |
Club America 3-1 Queretaro - 12/07/2024 | Atlas 1-1 Tigres - 12/07/2024 |
How to watch Club America vs Atlas on TV and live stream
Country | TV channel / live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Apple TV - MLS Season Pass |
United States | Apple TV - MLS Season Pass, Univision, TUDN, FS1 |
Canada | Apple TV + |
You can watch all of the Leagues Cup 2024 action on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Club America team news
America will have to make do without winger Alex Zendejas as the USA international is recovering from a leg injury. Joining Zendejas on the unavailable list is Diego Vales with a foot problem while a different foot injury has Kevin Alvarez sidelined as well.
Club America predicted lineup vs Atlas
Club America predicted lineup vs Atlas (4-2-3-1): Malagon; Reyes, Caceres, Lichnovsky, Calderon; Richard Sanchez, Fidalgo; Dilrosun, Erick Sanchez, Rodriguez; Martin.
Atlas team news
Brian Lozano is likely to miss the match as the Uruguayan is dealing with a knock and is expected to return to action at the end of the month.
Atlas predicted lineup vs Club America
Atlas predicted lineup vs Club America (4-3-3): Vargas; Zaldivar, Nervo, Mora, Reyes; Rios, Rocha; Murillo, Marquez, Fulgencio; Aguirre.
Club America vs Atlas score prediction
Club America are one of the outright favorites to walk away from Leagues Cup this summer with the trophy in their hands with their star-studded squad from top to bottom. Atlas do have several talented players in their squad themselves and somewhat know how to keep America at bay with just one defeat in their last five meetings -- a 5-1 hammering in the 2024 Clausura season.
However, America are arguably the best team in North America, and they'll find a way to keep their Leagues Cup campaign going with a narrow victory over Atlas thanks to goals from Erick Sanchez and Henry Martin.
Prediction: Club America 2-1 Atlas
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