01 · 2 legs
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- Double chance León or draw (X2)66%
- Over 1.5 goals80%
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Läs på svenskaMarcus Johansson · · Analysis from the match model · How the predictions work
TEXT: Atlante's chances of causing an upset against León hang by a thread, but they aren't zero. With just a 1% difference in model probabilities favoring León, this matchup is remarkably balanced, albeit on a knife-edge. Statistically, León's recent form of three consecutive victories can’t be overlooked, suggesting a team riding high on confidence — a stark contrast to Atlante's struggle with just five points so far. León's possession-centric style is likely to dictate proceedings in this encounter, but Atlante’s direct approach could yield moments of danger, especially in transition.
Breaking down the numbers, the expected goals (xG) figures suggest a slightly more potent attacking potential for León, calculated at 1.56 compared to Atlante's 1.39. This analysis implies that both teams have the capability to find the back of the net, as reinforced by the 60% probability for both to score. The model's most probable scoreline of 1-1 at 12% indicates a tightly contested affair, yet León's narrow edge in xG might push them to a 1-2 victory, a scoreline that sits at 9% likelihood.
Despite León's stylistic dominance, Atlante's home advantage and the odds present an intriguing opportunity. Betsson offers odds of 3.05 for an Atlante win, creating a 6% value edge based on the model's 35% chance. Betting on the hosts comes with its risks, but the value is undeniable. The over 2.5 goals market leans towards a match with multiple goals at 57%, suggesting that if either side breaks the deadlock early, goals could flow.
In conclusion, while León seems slightly favored due to better form and statistical edges, Atlante offers a tantalizing value bet at 3.05. This game could easily swing on small margins, a truth reflected in both teams' expected goal data and market odds.
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| Bookmaker | 1 · Atlante | X | 2 · León |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsson | EV+ 6% 3.05 | 3.40 | 2.15 |
| Paddy Power | 2.80 | 3.40 | 2.20 |
| Pinnacle | 2.71 | 3.47 | 2.52 |
Odds updated 27 Aug, 16:33
2.75 → 2.71
3.39 → 3.47
2.54 → 2.52
1.76 → 1.83
Pinnacle · 8 recorded price levels · 22/08/2026 → 27/08/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | Atlante | León |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 5 | 9 |
| xPoints | 7 | 7 |
| xG per match | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| xGA per match | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.21 | 0.21 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.18 | 0.2 |
| Playing style | Atlante | León |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.27 | 0.32 |
| Field tilt | 0.35 | 0.44 |
| xT per match | 0.7 | 0.82 |
| xTA per match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 25 | 26 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.22 | 0.23 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.3 | 0.29 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.25 | 0.23 |
| Entries into the box per match | 8 | 12 |
| Entries into the box against | 15 | 11 |
| Pass completion % | 0.63 | 0.75 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.62 | 0.7 |
| Passes per match | 212 | 318 |
| Passes against per match | 410 | 380 |
| Switches of play per match | 15.1 | 25.5 |
| Long balls per match | 24 | 30 |
| Set pieces | Atlante | León |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0 | 0.08 |
| Corners per match | 4.2 | 5 |
| Corners against per match | 7.7 | 5.5 |
| xG per corner | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.62 | 0.44 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.69 | 0.71 |
| Other | Atlante | León |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.62 | 0.7 |
| The goalkeepers | Oscar Jimenez (Atlante) | Oscar Garcia (León) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 21 | 18 |
| Save % | 75% | 78% |
| xG prevented | 56% | 46% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives León a 36% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Atlante 35%, draw 29%, León 36%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 57% and under at 43%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 60% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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