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Monterrey will square off against Pumas UNAM at Q2 Stadium in the group stage of the Leagues Cup on Saturday. Both teams suffered defeats to Austin FC in their campaign opener and need a win in this match to secure their place in the next round.
Monterrey played for the first time in the Leagues Cup last season and made it to the semifinals. They suffered a 3-0 loss to Philadelphia Union in the third-place playoffs.
Pumas suffered a 3-2 loss to Austin last week. Guillermo Martínez Ayala had scored the second goal of the match in the 72nd minute, thanks to Rubén Duarte's assist but failed to score the equalizing goal in stoppage time. They are playing for the third time in the competition and were eliminated from the round of 32 last season.
Monterrey vs Pumas UNAM Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met 67 times in all competitions since 1996. They have contested these games closely, with Monterrey leading 29-23 in wins and 15 games ending in draws.
- La Pandilla are unbeaten in their last four meetings against UNAM, recording three consecutive wins.
- The two teams last met in the Liga MX Clausura in March, which La Pandilla won 3-0.
- Monterrey have suffered three consecutive losses in the Leagues Cup. They have failed to score in these losses while conceding seven goals.
- Pumas UNAM have just two wins in the Leagues Cup thus far, with one of them coming on penalties.
- Just two of the last 12 meetings between the two teams have produced over 2.5 goals.
- La Pandilla have seen conclusive results in their five games across all competitions this season, with three wins and two losses.
Monterrey vs Pumas UNAM Prediction
Rayados have failed to score in two of their last four games and will look to improve upon that record. They have a strong recent record against Pumas, recording three consecutive wins while keeping two clean sheets.
Auriazules suffered their first loss of the season in their Leagues Cup campaign opener to Austin and will look to bounce back with a win. They have scored at least two goals in four of their five games this term and will look to continue their goalscoring form in this match.
While Rayados have the upper hand in recent games in this fixture, considering the current form of the two teams, UNAM are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Monterrey 1-2 Pumas UNAM
Monterrey vs Pumas UNAM Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Pumas UNAM to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Guillermo Martínez to score or assist any time - Yes
