Tigres UANL vs Monterrey Prediction: Predicting a Ripper of a Contest

In the upcoming fixture of Liga MX, Semi-Finals Leg 1, Tigres UANL will be up against Monterrey at the University Stadium in San Nicolás de los Garza. Tigres is coming off a marginal win against Toluca (5-4), whereas Monterrey managed to keep itself cool against Santos Laguna (2-0) and secure a clean sheet victory. Tigres UANL and Monterrey last played against each other in March 2023, with Monterrey winning (0-1). Out of the last five matches between the two, Tigres has won only once, while Monterrey has been successful twice. Read on to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

Going in the matchup, Tigres UANL is coming off a defeat against Deportivo Toluca (3-1), in which the visitors almost blew their 4-1 lead. Francisco Cordova scored the only goal for Tigres, assisted by Andre-Pierre Gignac. In addition to the goal, Tigres managed a possession of only 49% and 4 shots on target. Roberto Siboldi will be concerned about his team's defense, as they allowed 4 goals in the last away fixture. The inclusion of Samir, Miguel Ortega, Fernando Gorriaran, and David Ayala in tomorrow's matchup will depend on their medical clearance. When playing at home, Tigres has managed to win two of its last matches against Puebla (1-0) and Toluca (4-1). In terms of recent form, Tigres has lost three out of the last five matches played in the competition. In those five matches, Tigres has scored 7 goals and conceded 10, averaging 1.40 and 2.00 goals per game, respectively. Hence, the home side will have to strengthen its defense ahead of the upcoming outing.

Going in the matchup, Monterrey will be boosted in confidence as Victor Vucetich and his men are coming off a fantastic win against Santos Laguna (2-0). Rogelio Funes Mori and Maximiliano Meza were spot-on with goals at crucial moments of the game. Omar Govea also contributed with a timely assist in scoring the second goal, solidifying the lead. In the last five matches played, Monterrey has won three, drawn one, and lost one fixture. Although there was a home advantage in the last match, Monterrey will be looking to fully apply itself to the situation and secure a lead. In the last two away matches played, Monterrey has managed to secure a draw (0-0) against Santos and a win against Mazatlan FC (0-2). With 9 goals scored in the last five matches, Monterrey has an average of 1.80 goals per game.

For the upcoming matchup, both teams have reasonable match winners in the lineup and will be looking to maximize the first leg of the semi-final. With the presence of Carlos Rodriguez, Jesus Gallardo, and Nicolas Sanchez in the lineup, Monterrey will fancy its chances of scoring at least a goal or two. Considering the stats and recent form of the two sides, I am backing both teams to score, and the final result to be in Monterrey's favor or the match to end in a draw.

• Double Chance - Draw or Monterrey for 1.44
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.02
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.78