- Monterrey has won 13 times in the last 20 matches against Club America
- Monterrey is seven games unbeaten against Club America
- Monterrey has been the first to score in those seven games in five.
[July 6, 2022] Both teams are set for a Saturday night showdown as we enter the second round of the new season. We saw some exciting matchups in the opening weekend, and they gave us a show, with some producing a win while some ended in a tie. We can expect more epic weekends and rounds to come.
For this second round, we would be looking at the match between Club America and Monterrey. Both teams are yet to record a win so far. However, Club America already got the point from their first match against Atlas, last season’s Liga MX Apertura winner.
Keep reading as we look at both teams and how they might set up for the match, alongside our predictions.
Monterrey vs. Club America Odds
Monterrey | Draw | Club America |
+139 | +230 | +258 |
According to the soccer odds, both teams look to be closely matched. Therefore, we can say that it would be a tight game.
A bet on Monterrey would more than double the amount you want to bet, while one on Club America will more than triple it. The same goes for when your soccer picks is the draw option from the table.
With the options having high odds, you can always hedge your bet with the double chance Liga MX odds. In that case, even if the game ends in a draw, which is a very likely option, you’ll still win something from your wager.
There’s also the draw no bet option that gives you close odds to the current win option, but if the game ends in a draw, your bet is nullified, and you’ll receive your money back.
Monterrey vs. Club America Information
- Round two of the 2022 Liga MX Apertura
- Estadio BBVA Bancomer, Monterrey, Mexico
- Saturday, 09 July 2022, 09:05 PM EDT
- You can watch the game on different streaming platforms online
Monterrey
The season just started, and there haven’t been a lot of games played so far; but the first round of games was interesting. However, Monterrey fell to a defeat against Santos Laguna, compounding their woes from the Clausura playoffs. Even though the game started well for the team, they soon lost their cool before half-time.
Less than 25 minutes into the game, the team was already two goals ahead, but in the 26th and 34th minutes, the home team leveled the playing ground. In the 67th minute, Monterrey was lucky, and the team got a penalty, giving them the lead again. However, they couldn’t hold on to the end as they conceded two goals in less than six minutes and got a goal disallowed.
As a result, the team is looking for their first win of the season, and playing at home is a good way to do that. We don’t expect any changes to the lineup, even though some players were not in their best form in the opening matchup. But fortunately, Victor Vucetich still has his forwards to count on to get goals.
Therefore, the work will be to ensure that the defensive side of the game is improved and they don’t concede another flurry of goals when they host Club America, who are yet to concede a goal this season. In addition, the team wouldn’t want to spoil the record they currently hold against Club America.
Club America
Compared to Monterrey, Club America had a better opening match, even though they were paired with one of the finest teams in the league. The team held their ground from the first minute to the last. They were even the better team for most parts of the game, creating more chances and causing the opponent’s goalie to make more saves.
Undoubtedly, the team showed that they could take on any challenges, and as a result, they might do better than last season. Even though the game ended in a goalless draw, we could see what Fernando Ortiz was doing with the team. He is trying to ensure that the defensive side of the business is done properly and that they don’t concede too many goals.
It has worked well during the friendlies and the opening match. Therefore, we expect to see the same lineup on Saturday except for Roger Martinez, who picked up a knock in the 40th minute. In that case, we might see Iker Moreno take his place, and after that impressive performance, we won’t be surprised if Moreno starts for a few games.
The match against Monterrey would be to minimize the number of goals they concede. However, Ortiz would also want his team to do better going forward.
They need to create more chances and increase the number of touches inside the box. Therefore, they might become more open as they plan to counter attacks.
Monterrey vs. America Pick and Prediction
Both teams would want to win this match because it gives them a chance to start their season properly. In that case, they would both want to secure the win as early as possible. However, that might be difficult since both won’t want to attack and leave the defense open for counterattacks.
Therefore, we project a tight match that might only witness a few goals. However, going by the Liga MX stats between these teams, Monterrey has the edge, and since they’ve proven to score plenty of goals when the chance arises, we think they might win the game by a slim margin.
We expect Club America to score their first goal. Therefore, our Liga MX predictions for this game is 2-1.
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