It's been nine years since America and Dorados last met. in 2005, the team from
On paper, America should be the favorite. They are a bigger team, they are playing at home and the players are motivated from winning their first game of the tournament on the road against Pachuca. Their main striker, Oribe Peralta was back in business with the two goals that lead his team a 3-0 win at Estadio Hidalgo.
Their manager, Ignacio Ambriz has faced a lot of criticism early on the tournament. Many people already wanted him out before the season began after Benfica beat them in the International Champions Cup. Now, with the win against Los Tuzos, Ambriz has bought more time to stay in his position.
Their motivation can also be fueled by a historic fact. America was the team that won the last time both sides met in Mexico City. 2-1 was the score that time and it was the last out of the three victories that America has against Dorados.
On the other side, the team from Sinaloa is enjoying a good start to its comeback season. The team has won one game and tied in the other two. They are one of the three teams still undefeated in the competition. Dorados is currently in eighth place while America is further back in 13th.
Dorados got its only win so far against Tijuana on the road with a 2-1 scoreline. Both teams
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