Pumas vs. Monterrey: Liguilla MX Quarterfinals Preview

The quarterfinals of the Liguilla MX gave us many surprises as we now prepare for the second leg.

We place our view on the clash hosted by Pumas, who lost the first game against Monterrey but with a minimal difference.

Now, we travel to the Estadio Olímpico Universitario de la Ciudad de Mexico for an exciting clash.

Pumas vs. Monterrey betting odds and info

Why bet on Pumas?

Pumas is looking to turn the score around in Mexico City after their defeat in the first clash. It was a slow game with little to no goal chances. However, from the three shots on target achieved between the two teams, the Felines got two.

Rayados was only capable of taking the win with a penalty at the dying embers of the match, so it’s fair to say that Pumas did an excellent job at the back. In fact, with 13 goals against, they were the second-best defense in the regular season, just behind Cruz Azul. If they keep translating this good level to the Liguilla, they have a big chance of upsetting the biggest contenders, including Monterrey.

The issue remains in the attack. With only 21 goals in favor, they had the second-worst offense counting only the teams qualified for the postseason. They must correct that to aspire to turn things around.

Why bet on Monterrey?

Monterrey got a last-gasp victory due to the penalty goal in the 90th minute, which shows that, even though they held on to the ball for 64% of the match, they had a hard time making the most out of their attacking output.

Now, playing as visitors against Pumas, we will see if they can keep the ball possession in their favor to prevent the locals from scoring. Rayados isn’t precisely tight in defense (19 goals against in the regular season), but Pumas isn’t an offensive powerhouse either, so they could balance things a little around that fact.

Monterrey will go out trying to take the ball possession and, along with it, the ticket to the semifinals.

Final Betting Analysis: Pumas vs. Monterrey

Thesequarterfinals promise to be the most exciting one, with a measly difference separating the two teams while, in the others, we saw thrashings all over the place.

In the last 58 matches between these teams, there is great parity, with the Regiomontanos having a slight advantage at 24 wins, while the Capitalinos have 21 victories and there were 13 draws.

The issue is that the most recent five games tell a different history, with three wins for Rayados and two draws. The last victory for Pumas was 2-0 in Mexico City, on April 17, 2022.

We expect a tight match with little to no goals, where a draw will be the final result. Go for a 0-0.

Go for a tie at 3.36. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $236 for a total payout of $336.

Pumas vs. Monterrey Betting Pick: Draw