Monterrey would like to force an All-Mexican final for the CONCACAF Challenge Cup. However, Monterrey enters the second leg of its semifinal competition against Columbus down a goal on aggregate. The soccer standings show that Monterrey’s loss to Columbus was a bit of a surprise, given Monterrey’s success in the competition over the years.
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Game Details and Betting Pick
Monterrey vs Columbus Crew Information
Monterrey vs Columbus Crew
Location: Estadio BBVA Bancomer, Monterrey, México
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:15 p.m. ET
How to watch: FS11, TUDN
Monterrey vs Crew Picks
- Pick: Monterrey -175
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People making a Monterrey vs Columbus Crew betting analysis will see the Crew hadn’t had much success against Mexican sides before beating Monterrey. But now, with some momentum behind them, it will be interesting to see how the Crew handle the challenge of playing against one of the top Liga MX sides.
Monterrey vs Columbus Crew Odds
Team | Hcp | Moneyline | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Monterrey | -1 -115 | -175 | O 2½, 3 -111 |
Columbus Crew | +1 -115 | +380 | U 2½, 3 -115 |
Draw | +295 |
Monterrey vs Crew Recent Scores
Soccer statistics show the two teams were close during the first leg of their semifinal matchups. Columbus held an 8-6 edge in shots on target and a 12-10 overall edge in shots. The Mexican side was aggressive with its play, finishing with 10 fouls to Columbus’ six.
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Monterrey vs Crew Betting Analysis
Monterrey looks for quick rebound
The Rayados of Monterrey losing to Columbus was a big surprise, even on the road. People looking at Monterrey vs Columbus Crew betting analysis will see that Monterrey lost a match in the knockout round of this tournament in regulation for the first time since the 2012 final. Monterrey seemed to be missing a key ingredient to its attack.
Monterrey only connected on 48 percent of its matches in the first leg against Columbus. The Rayados haven’t been in the best run of form recently. Monterrey has lost three of its last five matches in Liga MX play.
Columbus presented with a big opportunity
Anyone making a Monterrey vs Columbus Crew betting analysis will see that the Crew haven’t had an easy time keeping up in MLS play. While Columbus is having a solid season, the Crew have settled for five straight ties in league play. In two of those matches, the Crew ended up recording two shutouts.
Columbus betting analysis shows that the Crew have been dominant in possession recently. The Columbus Crew has utilized that control to set up its attack and take some pressure off its backline. During MLS play, Cucho was the Crew’s top attacker. Cucho has put 10 shots on target this season, four of which have ended up as goals.
Cucho scored during the first leg against Monterrey in the 25th minute. Jace Russell-Rowe scored Columbus’ other goal during the win. Columbus hasn’t put up a bunch of goals in league play and may be more conservative in this match as it already holds a 2-1 advantage in aggregate.
Updates
Monterrey’s Erick Aguirre is questionable for this week’s match. Columbus will be without goalkeeper Evan Bush due to injury.
Monterrey vs Crew Betting Preview
Soccer odds show that Monterrey is -175 on the three-way moneyline. The Crew are +380 to win in regulation. The match is +295 to end in a draw. The over/under for this match has been set at 2.5 goals.
Monterrey vs Crew Betting Prediction
People making Monterrey betting predictions will know that the Rayados won’t want to lose to an MLS team on its home turf. However, will Monterrey be able to do enough in this match to move to the next round? Columbus controlled possession in the last match, but winning on the road will be difficult.
Monterrey will do enough to win this match at home. What will happen on aggregate will be interesting. Monterrey may not be able to win in extra time or penalty kicks, but should do enough to grab a win in regulation.
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