Monterrey vs Toluca Prediction and Betting Tips

Action continues in round six of Mexican Liga MX as Monterrey host Toluca on Saturday. Renato Paiva’s men journey to the Estadio BBVA where they are winless in eight visits spanning eight years.

Monterrey were left red-faced last time out, as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Club Tijuana at the Estadio Caliente after conceding a 98th-minute equaliser. Before that, Martín Demichelis’ men suffered a disappointing group-stage exit from the Leagues Cup before returning to league action with a 2-1 victory over Puebla.

Monterrey have 13 points from six Liga MX matches to sit third in the table, two points and a place above Toluca, who returned to winning ways in Liga MX last Saturday as they edged out Atletico San Luis 2-1 at the Estadio Nemesio Diez.

That followed a 2-1 defeat at MLS outfit Colorado Rapids, which ended their Leagues Cup campaign in the Round of 16. Toluca are one of three unbeaten sides in Liga MX this season, winning three of their five games.

Monterrey vs Toluca Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

In their 53 meetings, Monterrey lead Toluca 17-16.
Monterrey are unbeaten in eight home games against Paiva’s men, winning six, since a 2-1 loss in May 2016.
Toluca have lost two their last nine Liga MX away matches, claiming three wins, since February.

Monterrey vs Toluca Prediction

Monterrey and Toluca have enjoyed a solid start to their new league campaign as they look to strengthen their position in the upper echelons of the table. However, Monterrey boasts a solid home record against Paiva’s men and should secure all three points.

Prediction: Monterrey 2-1 Toluca

Monterrey vs Toluca Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Monterrey to win

Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in Toluca’s last five outings.)

Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in Toluca’s last six matches.)

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