After the break of several weeks due to the Leagues Cup, Liga MX is back with its 2023 Apertura schedule, and there is no doubt that all teams are more than ready for what is to come.
Chivas Guadalajara is momentarily leading the standings after 4 wins and 1 draw in the 5 games played. However, teams such as Tigres, Monterrey, and América have 1 or 2 games less played, so everything can change in the blink of an eye.
Likewise, it is surprising to see Juarez and Atletico San Luis at the top of the table. It is no secret that these two teams are not used to being in these positions. However, this is also a very pleasant surprise since we could have a really exciting tournament from start to finish.
When:
Sunday, August 27 at 10:05 pm ET at BBVA Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Monterrey -163
Cruz Azul +440
Draw Offs:
+310
Where Can I Watch it?
Fox Sports, Fanatiz, and TUDN
Why Bet on Monterrey?
Monterrey is undoubtedly one of the best and most consistent teams in Liga MX in recent years. At the start of the Apertura 2023 tournament, the Regios have managed two wins and a draw in their three matches. As a result, the team is in fifth place in the table with 7 points and 2 games less played than Guadalajara (1st).
Like all Liga MX teams, Monterrey played in the Leagues Cup and was the farthest in the tournament. Los Rayados finished in fourth place in the tournament after losing in the third-place match against Philadelphia Union of the MLS by 3-0. Before that, however, they beat LAFC in the quarterfinals 3-2 and fell to Nashville 0-2 in the semifinals.
Now, the team can continue fighting to be at the top of the local tournament.
Why Bet on Cruz Azul?
On the other hand, Cruz Azul is the team that has shown the worst performance at the start of the Apertura 2023. In the five matches they have played, they have only earned 1 point, a draw on matchday 4. The rest of the games have been really painful defeats.
As a result, Los Cementeros found themselves in last place in the overall Liga MX standings. Although the tournament still has a long way to go, the team must wake up if they want to fight for a place in the next Liguilla.
Cruz Azul qualified for the Round of 32 of the Leagues Cup 2023, where they lost to Charlotte FC 4-3 on penalties. However, in their return to Liga MX, they drew 2-2 against Santos and lost to Pachuca by 0-1.
Final Betting Analysis: Monterrey vs. Cruz Azul
In the last 20 meetings between Rayados and Cementeros, Monterrey leads the series with 9 wins. On the other hand, Cruz Azul has only managed to take 3 wins, while 8 matches have ended in draws.
However, Monterrey’s last two matches have ended in victories by 3-0 and 3-2.
At MyBookie.ag, we can see that there is a Moneyline that favors Monterrey at -163, while Cruz Azul starts at +440.
The excellent start of the tournament for Monterrey and the terrible start of Cruz Azul only makes us think that this match has a clear winner: Rayados. In addition, playing at home gives them an additional advantage to add their third win of the season.
As a result, our prediction is a 2-0 win for Monterrey.
Look for a straight win on the Moneyline Monterrey. For example, if you put $100 on Monterrey at -163, you’ll see a $61.35 win with a total payout of $161.35.
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