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Monterrey will play host to Club America at Estadio BBVA in Liga MX on Sunday. The return leg is expected to be fiercely contested, as was the first meeting.
Monterrey vs Club America Preview
Club America claimed a slim lead in the first leg of the Final Phase final, beating Monterrey 2-1 at Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla on Thursday. Monterrey opened the scoring through Canales in the 35th minute, but Álvarez and Zendejas netted one goal each to seal a home win for Club America. Monterrey seem intent on taking their revenge.
Rayados have suffered a title drought since 2019, when they last won the Apertura. They have victory in sight following their performance in the first leg. Monterrey will be counting on their home record as they welcome the visitors. The hosts are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions.
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Club America won the Apertura 2023 and are hoping to defend their title with success but they are up against a tough opponent. The visitors qualified for the Final Phase through the play-in round, beating Toluca 4-0 in the quarterfinals and Cruz Azul 4-3 in the semi-finals. They have been gathering momentum and will hope it continues.
Águilas are expecting a tough fight from the hosts, who were admirably competitive in the first leg and even controlled the game at some point. Club America will likely adopt a pressing approach instead of defending a one-goal lead, but that could lead to lapses at the back. In their last visit to Monterrey, Club America won 3-0.
Monterrey vs Club America Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Monterrey have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches against Club America.
- Monterrey have won four times and lost once in their last five home matches against Club America.
- Monterrey have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches at home.
- Club America have won four times and lost once in their last five matches on the road.
- Monterrey have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches while Club America have won four times and drawn once. Form Guide: Monterrey - L-W-L-W-W, Club America – W-W-D-W-W.
Monterrey vs Club America Prediction
Monterrey are upbeat about the possibility of overturning the slender deficit, but are also expecting the visitors to fight to keep their lead.
Club America will be looking to replicate the many goal chances they created in the first leg. However, they must improve their conversion rate to expect a successful outcome.
Monterrey are the favorites based on home advantage.
Prediction: Monterrey 2-0 Club America
Monterrey vs Club America Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Monterrey to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – No
Tip 3: Monterrey to score – Yes
