This Friday, August 10, 2018 (5:00 PM Pacific) Puebla will host Veracruz at the Estadio Cuauhtemoc for a game in the fourth round of matches in the Liga MX 2018 Apertura. Both teams are not off to the best start this season and should present a hard-fought and intense encounter in Angelopolis.
Puebla only has a win from its first three games, but it was an impressive 2-1 win against Toluca at home. La Franja is coming off a 2-0 loss against Santos Laguna, but it was away from home and Puebla has played better at home dating back to last season. Enrique Meza has made Los Camoteros a force at home since he took charge of the club and the team should be able to get the win in this clash.
Puebla has a solid squad with exciting attacking options like Lucas Cavallini and Francisco Acuna. The midfield is led by Alejandro Chumacero and the backline also has some talented players like Anderson Santamaria and Bryan Angulo.
Veracruz only has a point after its first three games after drawing 2-2 to Monarcas Morelia last week at home. Los Tiburones Rojos are another team that thrives at home and struggles heavily on the road, so this should be a very tough match for them at the Estadio Cuauhtemoc.
Guillermo Vazquez does have some interesting players like Pedro Gallese, Adrian Luna and Cristian Menendez, but overall has a very limited squad. Los Escualos have suffered losses to Pumas UNAM and Lobos BUAP and look to be on their way to their third loss this season.
Prediction
This game is a rivalry match known as “El Clasico Del Sur” dating back to the 1930’s when the Liga MX was not even founded. The fans do get into it and it should make for a great atmosphere at the Estadio Cuauhtemoc in what should be a very intense and hard-fought match. La Franja should have the edge with the more solid team and the home-field advantage, FutnSoccer predicts a 2-1 win for Los Camoteros.
How to Watch Puebla vs Veracruz
The Puebla vs Veracruz game will be broadcast this Friday, August 10 at 5:00 PM Pacific:
TV Schedule: Univision Deportes
Watch Live Online: Sling TV
