Linare defeated Machocha 3:1 in the Premier League's Regular Season third round on Sunday evening. The result extends the home side's unbeaten run at their stadium while leaving the visitors winless for the season. By then, the home team had already established themselves as a mid-table force.
Linare sit fifth with six points from three matches, having won twice and lost once. Machocha remain at the bottom of the table after three defeats, collecting zero points across the opening fixtures. The gap between the sides was visible from the first whistle.
Our prediction called for a home victory with sixty per cent confidence, and that assessment held up. And here's the thing: Linare's recent form includes two straight wins before this match, while Machocha had lost all three of their previous encounters. The result reflected what both teams had shown in their earlier games.
The home side now move closer to the upper half of the standings. They have one more match to play in the regular season before the break, and this victory gives them breathing room to approach that fixture without pressure. To be fair, they still need to consolidate their position.
Machocha face a difficult run ahead. Three consecutive defeats leave them searching for their first point of the campaign. The away fixture against Linare offered little hope given their previous losses, and this result confirms their struggles continue.