The Facts
- An intriguing matchup between a mid-ranked team and a top contender (ranked 12th and 4th in the Promotion ~ Liga MX (Apertura ~ PlayoffsQuarter~finals)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Monterrey won 0.
- Both teams have experienced an unpredictable run of results lately.
- Monterrey could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- In this match, both teams have fairly balanced chances of victory.
- Confirmed absences for Monterrey: Arteaga G. (Red Card).
- Confirmed absences for Cruz Azul: Levy M. (Knee Injury) Morales A. (Knee Injury).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Monterrey has recorded 7 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal aggregate of 29:29 (averaging 1.5:1.5 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Monterrey against this opponent, the record stands at 3 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses, with 12:16 goals (averaging 1.3:1.8 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Toluca | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 20:9 | 11 | 19 |
| 2 | Guadalajara Chivas | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17:8 | 9 | 18 |
| 3 | Club America | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17:8 | 9 | 17 |
| 4 | Cruz Azul | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16:15 | 1 | 15 |
| 5 | Queretaro | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11:8 | 3 | 14 |
| 6 | Club Tijuana | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:10 | 2 | 14 |
| 7 | Club Leon | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:10 | 2 | 14 |
| 8 | Puebla | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11:11 | 0 | 14 |
| 9 | Atlas | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13:15 | -2 | 14 |
| 10 | Monterrey | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14:10 | 4 | 13 |
| 11 | Pachuca | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15:10 | 5 | 12 |
| 12 | UNAM Pumas | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12:13 | -1 | 12 |
| 13 | Atl. San Luis | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11:16 | -5 | 9 |
| 14 | Atlante | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8:13 | -5 | 8 |
| 15 | Necaxa | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10:16 | -6 | 8 |
| 16 | Tigres UANL | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9:13 | -4 | 7 |
| 17 | Santos Laguna | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9:15 | -6 | 7 |
| 18 | Juarez | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 6:23 | -17 | 3 |
Promotion ~ Liga MX (Apertura ~ Play Offs: Quarter~finals)
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