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Two Mexican clubs meet in Bergen, Norway, of all places, as Juarez and Atlante face off in a June International Club Friendly on June 28. Pedro Caixinha’s Juarez side enters as heavy favorites despite a difficult run of form, winning just one of their last six matches. Atlante, managed by Ricardo Carbajal, have actually performed better recently with a 40% win rate over their last five games. The match takes place at Brann Stadion, a long way from Liga de Expansión MX territory, which adds an unusual pre-season dimension to both squads’ preparations.
With no detailed player statistics available, the standout performers to watch are whoever Caixinha deploys in the attacking third for Juarez, given they scored in four of their last five matches, and Atlante’s forward line, which produced a 3-1 win over Zacatecas Mineros and beat Tepatitlan de Morelos 2-0 in their most recent outing.
Hot stat: Atlante have beaten Tepatitlan de Morelos in back-to-back matches (2-0 and 0-2 reversed, with the 2-0 coming most recently), suggesting their attacking output is trending upward heading into this fixture.
| 🏆 Tournament: | International Club Friendly 2026, June Phase |
| 🏟 Venue: | Brann Stadion, Bergen |
| 🗓️ Date: | 28.06.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 03:00 CEST |
Juarez vs Atlante Prediction
Juarez at 1.40 reflects a strong bookmaker consensus, with 65% win probability assigned to them. Their Liga de Expansión MX pedigree outranks Atlante’s competition level, and Caixinha’s side has enough individual quality to control a friendly at this level. The value here is not spectacular on the moneyline, but the match structure supports a Juarez win.
Atlante’s recent form is respectable in context, but their opponents have been lower-ranked sides. Their loss to Cancun (1-2) and draw with Atletico La Paz expose inconsistency against modest opposition. Juarez, despite poor recent results, has faced stronger Liga MX competition including Club Leon and Pumas UNAM, which explains the dip in win rate without necessarily reflecting a collapse in quality.
Both teams have shown they can score, and Juarez’s last five games produced goals in every match. We predict over 2.5 goals offers solid value given both sides’ recent attacking output and the low-pressure friendly environment, which tends to produce more open play.
- Match Winner: Juarez
- Total Goals: Over 2.5
- Both Teams to Score: Yes
- Total Corners: Over 7.5
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Juarez to Win & Both Teams to Score |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 7.5 |
Team Analysis
Juarez come into this match on a difficult run, winning just one of their last six games. Their most recent result was a 2-1 win over Atletico San Luis, which snapped a three-game losing streak that included defeats to Pumas UNAM (2-4), Club Leon (1-3), and Club Tijuana (1-2). The loss to Pumas was particularly notable, conceding four goals against a side in strong form. Caixinha’s team did show resilience by responding with a win, but the defensive record across those six games is a concern. Before that, a 1-1 draw with Queretaro highlighted a tendency to drop points against mid-table opposition.
Atlante arrive with more momentum. Their last match, a 0-2 loss to Tepatitlan de Morelos, looks bad on paper, but the match before that was a 2-0 win over the same opponent, suggesting a competitive back-and-forth series. Their 3-1 win over Zacatecas Mineros and a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Atletico La Paz round out a five-game stretch that shows more consistency than their Liga Expansión rivals. Carbajal’s side has won two of their last five, drawn one, and lost two, with goals coming regularly at both ends.
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Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Juarez the Favourite
- Moneyline Juarez 1.40 | Atlante 5.60
- Draw 4.70
Juarez at 1.40 is short, but the gap in competition level between the two clubs justifies the price. Atlante at 5.60 reflects their underdog status accurately, and the draw at 4.70 seems slightly high given the one-sided bookmaker probability. To be honest, the best approach here is not chasing the Juarez moneyline at this price but looking at combined markets. Juarez to win and BTTS, or over 2.5 goals, offers more return for a similar risk profile given both sides’ recent scoring records.
Possible Starting Lineups
Juarez Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Antonio Valencia
- DF: Erick Aguirre, Ignacio Rivero, Juan Sanchez, Carlos Robles
- MF: Hector Herrera, Luis Chavez, Marco Palacios
- FW: Dario Lezcano, Mauro Fernandez, Juan Iturbe
Caixinha typically sets up with a high defensive line and pressing-oriented midfield. In a friendly context, squad rotation is likely, but the core structure should hold. The forward line will be key to exploiting Atlante’s defensive vulnerabilities exposed in their recent losses.
Atlante Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Jose Hernandez
- DF: Jorge Hernandez, Carlos Pena, Luis Torres, Miguel Ramirez
- MF: Alejandro Zendejas, Ivan Ramirez, Eduardo Herrera, Pablo Cruz
- FW: Rodrigo Salinas, Juan Pablo Duenas
Atlante’s double fixture against Tepatitlan de Morelos suggests Carbajal has been rotating his squad heavily. The 4-4-2 gives them defensive shape but limits creativity, which may suit Juarez’s pressing game. Their forwards showed enough in the Zacatecas win to threaten, and BTTS remains a realistic outcome.
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Juarez. Source: Official Facebook. Edited photo
The Verdict
Juarez are the clear pick to win this match. Their Liga MX-level opposition in recent weeks, even with poor results, places them above Atlante’s standard. Caixinha’s side scored in four of their last five games, and the friendly format at a neutral venue removes any home advantage factor. Atlante have shown they can find the net, which keeps BTTS in play, but their defensive record in losses to Cancun and the second Tepatitlan match shows they concede when pressed.
We predict a Juarez win with goals at both ends. Perhaps a 2-1 or 3-1 scoreline is the most likely outcome, reflecting Juarez’s attacking intent and Atlante’s ability to grab at least one. The over 2.5 goals market at any reasonable price is the strongest bet on this card, pairing well with a Juarez win for a combined selection.
