This Tuesday, July 31, 2018 (7:00 PM Pacific) Chivas de Guadalajara will host Monarcas Morelia at the Estadio Akron for a game in the second round of matches in the 2018 Apertura edition of the Copa MX. Both teams look like they will fight for the leadership of Group 8 and should present an interesting matchup in what is going to be a rematch of the 2017 Clausura Copa MX final.
Chivas de Guadalajara has changed a lot since that Clausura 2017 season and looks to be one of the weaker teams in the Liga MX this semester. Los Rojiblancos did not do enough in the transfer market and lost some of their best players like Rodolfo Pizarro and Oswaldo Alanis. The appointment of Jose Cardozo was also an uninspiring decision and now the team is yet to win after two games.
However, the Copa MX is an opportunity for a mediocre team like Chivas to shine, especially with some decent youngsters in the bench and reserves. Some of the more promising players that may feature for Jose Cardozo include Jose Godinez and Walter Gael Sandoval. Some more experienced players like Mario De Luna and Angel Sepulveda can also make an impact in a game like this.
Monarcas Morelia is coming off a significant 3-1 win against Santos Laguna in the Liga MX and will ride on the momentum from that result in this match. In the Copa MX, La Monarquia defeated Oaxaca 2-0 in the first round of matches and will look to stay undefeated.
Roberto Hernandez also counts with some interesting reserve and bench players like Miguel Angel Sansores, Rodolfo Vilchis and Gaston Lezcano. This game could be tough for the team from Michoacan away from home, but it should prove to be a very close encounter.
Prediction
Both teams have plenty of talent and given the factors, it should be a very hard-fought match at the Estadio Akron. FutnSoccer predicts a 2-2 draw in what should be an entertaining game with a few goals in it.
How to Watch Chivas vs Monarcas Morelia
The Chivas vs Monarcas Morelia match will be broadcast this Tuesday, July 31 at 7:00 PM Pacific:
TV Schedule: Univision Deportes
