Pachuca vs Monterrey Prediction: Certainly Not an Easy Run in the Park

In the upcoming fixture of the Liga Mexico, Clausura Matchday 11, Pachuca will take on Monterrey at the Estadio Hidalgo in Barranquilla, Pachuca. Going in the contest, Monterrey leads the table standings with 6 wins and 21 points from 10 matches played. On the other hand, Pachuca stands 5th with 6 wins and 19 points so far in the competition. For the upcoming matchup, Pachuca will be missing out on Romario Ibarra and Pau de la Fuente. On the other hand, Rodrigo Aguirre and Hector Moreno will be rested by Monterrey. Monterrey and Pachuca last played in October 2022, and Pachuca won (0-1).

Pachuca is coming off a goalless draw against CD Motagua (0-0) in the CONCACAF Round of 16 fixture. With Hurtado, Sanchez, Chavez, and Cabral in the lineup, Pachuca will be looking to come out positive and displace the table-toppers from their position. What gave Pachuca a boost in their win against CF America (0-3), in which Javier Lopez, Jesus Hernandez, and Roberto de la Rosa scored goals. Going in the home fixture, Pachuca has scored 2 or more goals in 8 of its last 10 home matches. With a goal-scoring average of 3.10 in the last 10 home games, Pachuca is likely to play positively and carry the goal-scoring momentum forward. 

• Aviles Hurtado
• Luis Chavez
• Roberto de la Rosa

Going forward in the tournament, Liga MX is likely to continue with its regular formation and gameplay mindset. Monterrey is coming off a win against FC Juarez (3-0) in which Victor Guzman, John Medina, and Rogelio Funes Mori scored goals almost throughout the match, not winning any chances to Juarez. With a goal-scoring average of 1.50 goals in the last 10 away matches, Monterrey is likely to score at least a goal or two. Compared to the conceding average, which is just 1.10 goals, Monterrey is likely to play with a little defensive technique.

• Eduardo Meza
• Luis Francisco
• German Berterame

Going in the matchup, the two sides are carrying almost a similar conceding average; therefore, the upcoming match is likely to produce both teams scoring. Moreover, the last 9 home games of Pachuca have resulted in both teams scoring. I am expecting a competitive draw, with both teams being able to score. Hence, the game total is expected to be under 2.5 goals, and the final scoreline is likely to be 1-1.

• Full Time Result - Draw for 3.00
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.77
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.80