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Austin host Monterrey at the Q2 Stadium on Tuesday (July 30) in their opening game of the 2024 Leagues Cup. The two sides have been drawn with Pumas UNAM in the West 1 group.
Following a crushing 4-0 loss to Cruz Azul in the league, Monterrey picked themselves up to overcome Necaxa (1-0) and Queretaro (2-1) in consecutive outings.
With three wins from their opening four games of the Liga MX Apertura, the Striped-Ones are fourth in the table with nine points. Cruz Azul, Pumas UNAM and Tigres UANL are ahead of them with 10 points each.
Meanwhile, Austin are looking to seal their place in the next round with another win, having beaten Pumas UNAM 3-2 in their opening game. First-half goals from Alexander Ring and Gyasi Zardes had Los Verdes 2-0 up before Ali Avla Vega pulled one back for Pumas.
Sebastian Driussi added a third after the break to give Josh Wolff's side a two-goal cushion again, but Guillermo Martinez Ayala made it 3-2 for the hosts, who eventually fell short of the equaliser.
It marked Austin's first win in four games, having come into the fixture on a sloppy run of form in their MLS season.
Monterrey vs Austin Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The sides meet for the first time.
- Monterrey have faced an MLS side 26 occasions times, winning 18.
- Austin's Alexander Ring is looking to score in his third consecutive game, having struck against Charlotte and Pumas UNAM.
- In four competitive games this season, Monterrey have won thrice and lost once.
- Austin's Osman Bukari is suspended for the clash with Monterrey for the red card received in their win over Pumas UNAM.
Monterrey vs Austin Prediction
Monterrey are on a good run of form this season and will be confident of their chances against a struggling Los Verdes side coming off their first win in four games.
The MLS side will be eager to build on that by producing another menacing performance, but the Striped-Ones should sneak through with a victory.
Prediction: Monterrey 2-1 Austin
Monterrey vs Austin Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Monterrey
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
