Puebla and Monterrey meet in Liga MX action this weekend at Estadio Cuauhtemoc. The home side are searching for their second successive home win of the season, while the visitors are looking for three victories in a row.
For those wanting a bet on today’s soccer matches, check out our in-depth Puebla vs Monterrey betting preview for the best odds and predictions.
Last Game Records
The two Liga MX matches between the pair last season ended in 1-0 wins for the home teams. In February 2022, Puebla picked up a 1-0 triumph in the Clausura. An early Diego de Buen goal was the difference.
Monterrey got revenge in the Apertura meeting several months later at Estadio BBVA, with Steffan Medina getting the only goal of the game. The teams also played out a 1-1 tie in the 2021 Apertura.
Puebla vs. Monterrey Information
Puebla vs Monterrey
Location of the game: Estadio Cuauhtemoc. Puebla City, Mexico.
Date: Friday, January 27. 7:00 PM CT.
How to watch: VIX+
Puebla vs. Monterrey Betting Analysis
Puebla
Club Puebla finished in eighth place in the 2022 Apertura, collecting 22 points from 17 games. They won four, drew ten, and lost three to advance to the next stage. They got past Guadalajara but were beaten by America in the quarter-finals.
Puebla made a bad start to the 2023 Clausura, falling to a heavy defeat to Pachuca. The home side were far too strong, putting five past Puebla. Martin Barragan scored a consolation goal from the spot just before halftime.
La Franja responded with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Queretaro at Estadio Cuauhtemoc in game two. Federico Mancuello and Guillermo Martinez got the goals in that one. They followed that up with a good 2-2 draw at America last weekend.
The Puebla standings make decent reading after three games, as the club sit tenth after one win, one draw, and one defeat.
Puebla won their last home game and will be desperate to make home advantage count in this one. Can Eduardo Arce’s men put another three points on the board this weekend?
Keep reading for our Puebla vs Monterrey betting tips.
Monterrey
Monterrey had a year to remember in 2022, as they finished second behind America in the Apertura. They were consistent all season long, winning ten, drawing five, and losing just two. The Striped-Ones were just three points behind the leaders in the final standings.
Having finished runners-up, Monterrey went straight through to the quarter-finals. They eased past Cruz Azul over two legs in the last eight, setting up a semi-final tie with Pachuca. Unfortunately for the White-and-Blues, they were beaten 6-2 on aggregate by the Hidalgo club.
Monterrey will be looking to build on that and have a good 2023 Clausura campaign. They have made a strong start, winning two of their opening three Liga MX matches of the year. After losing 1-0 at home to Guadalajara in game one, Victor Manuel Vucetich’s side have claimed back-to-back victories over Cruz Azul and Atletico San Luis.
They have scored six goals across those two games, with Rogelio Funes Mori helping himself to four of those.
If you are looking for the best odds on the Monterrey game today, keep reading our Puebla vs Monterrey betting preview. Below you will find the latest soccer odds and top tips.
Puebla vs. Monterrey Betting Preview
Looking at the most recent Puebla vs Monterrey betting odds, the away side are the slight favorites with the bookmakers. The visitors are hoping to make it nine points out of nine since the opening-round defeat, and you can get +110 for an away win.
Puebla managed to see off Queretaro in their opening home league match of the Clausura season. Arce’s side will want to follow that up with another three points in front of their own fans this weekend. The Puebla victory is priced at +260.
This matchup is often tight on the scoreline, and the draw is available at decent soccer betting odds of +240.
Puebla vs. Monterrey Betting Prediction
Both teams have made good starts to their respective seasons, and this fixture in Puebla could go either way.
After two impressive wins on the spin, Monterrey are the slight favorites, and we are backing the away side to edge a tight game. When making Liga MX picks, take a punt on the Striped-Ones to win by a one-goal margin at +300.
The last two meetings between the two have ended 1-0. The 1-0 Monterrey victory this weekend is available at the tempting odds of +700.
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