The tenth matchday of Liga MX presents Monterrey with a good obstacle in its desire to remain in the top positions of the table: it will have to host Pumas.
Rayados had the opportunity last week to retake the lead in Mexico but suffered a 1-1 draw with Tijuana.
The felines were on a roll but lost 3-1 to Chivas and dropped to seventh place.
When and Where:
Sunday, March 3, 8:00 pm ET at the Estadio BBVA
Moneyline odds:
Monterrey 1.83
Pumas 4.07
Draw Offs:
3.68
Where can I watch it?
ViX
Why Bet on Monterrey?
Monterrey wants to be champion, there is nothing else in the mentality of this team, which has the stars, a young coach such as Fernando Ortiz, and a fan base that makes the BBVA stadium respected day after day.
Last matchday, they drew 1-1 away to Tijuana, taking the lead with 19 points. The goal for the Regiomontanos was by Spaniard Sergio Canales at 84′.
The Rayados are a fearsome team, as their defense is rarely breached (6 goals), and their forwards take advantage of the right moments to score. Their 16 goals scored make them an average offense for the top of the table.
In addition, the team let go of its all-time leading scorer, Rogelio Funes Mori, but his replacement has responded with an acceptable scoring quota, as American Brandon Vasquez has four goals. The 25-year-old striker snapped a three-game scoreless streak in Mexican soccer.
Spanish midfielder Sergio Canales has contributed four goals, Jordi Cortizo another two, same as Germán Berterame, who is usually Ortiz’s favorite player to start up front.
The Rayados have played five games at home, winning three and drawing two.
Áxel Grijalva is unavailable due to injury, while Sebastián Vegas has recovered from a contracture in his left leg.
Why Bet on Pumas?
As was the case last semester, Pumas have what it takes to compete, but they are not yet a regular team to aspire to be among the candidates.
The Universitario team lost their last match 3-1 against Chivas, so Eduardo “Toto” Salvio’s goal was anecdotal.
However, it must be said that the Argentine winger is having a good start to the year, scoring four goals and providing four assists. Only Oussama Idrissi, from Pachuca, has more scoring participation, with nine. There is no doubt that Toto is a player to follow, as is Guillermo Martínez, who has scored four times.
Between Salvio and Martínez, they account for eight of the 16 goals scored by this team, which is one of the best offenses in the Clausura. The problem is that allowing 11 goals shows the irregularity of the Argentine Gustavo Lema’s team.
Away from home, this club is catastrophic, as it has not won: two draws and two defeats.
The only doubt due to injury is striker Rogelio Funes Mori, who could have a special match against his former club.
Final Betting Analysis: Monterrey vs. Pumas
The last time these teams met was on October 22 last year, and the victory went to Monterrey by 1-0 as visitors, thanks to a goal by Arturo González in stoppage time. At home, Rayados has nine wins in a row against this rival and an undefeated record of ten games.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Monterrey as the favorite. The Moneyline for them shows 1.83, while Pumas has 4.07, and the draw is at 3.68.
Monterrey is the leader in Liga MX, and at home, they have proven to be a tough team. That is why they will end up beating Pumas, who will suffer their second consecutive defeat, cutting short what was a great start to the Clausura. We’ll go for a 2-0.
Go for a straight win for Monterrey. If you bet $100 at 1.83, you will gain $83 for a total payout of $183.
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