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We are enjoying the last few games of the Apertura 2022 Liga MX and the first leg semifinals had all the elements worthy of this stage: there were goals, a lot of passion, and vehemence.
Pachuca and Monterrey had a tremendous match that ended with a score of 5-2, in favor of the “Tuzos.” Pachuca’s goals were scored by Nicolás Ibáñez (three times), Romario Ibarra, and Paulino de la Fuente, while Héctor Moreno and Luis Romo scored for the “Rayados.”
After the first leg, we are waiting to see what will happen in the second leg because Monterrey is obliged to score three goals if it wants to be a finalist. Check out the Monterrey vs Pachuca preview at JefeBet, which features possible lineups, general match facts, and available betting odds, as well as our prediction.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting preview for the Monterrey vs Pachuca Liguilla Liga MX Semifinals Second Leg Game on October 23, 2022
- Where: BBVA Bancomer Stadium, Monterrey, Nuevo León
- When: Sunday, October 23, 2022, 9:06 PM ET
- BetMGM Moneyline: Monterrey (+110) / Tie (+240) / Pachuca (+230)
- DraftKings Asian Handicap: Monterrey (AH -0.5, -105) / Pachuca (AH +0.5, -140)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-120), Under (-120).
- Both teams score: Yes (-140) / No (+100)
Odds provided by BetMGM and DraftKings
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Monterrey Preview
Monterrey needs to score three goals and prevent Pachuca from scoring, which looks like a tough job after what happened in the first leg of the semifinals. The Monterrey-based team had an eight-game unbeaten streak that ended on Thursday. In addition, they had done a great job defensively, having five consecutive unbeaten fences, but in that they also failed.
Now they will have the opportunity to close the series at home, where they won their last game with a 3-0 score. They have not lost at the el gigante de acero since May, accumulating nine matches without losing at home, in fact, one of those matches was against Pachuca in the regular phase, ending with a 0-0 score.
Absences: Erick Aguirre.
Probable lineup: Esteban Andrada, Sebastián Vegas, Héctor Moreno, Stefan Medina, Jesús Gallardo, Luis Romo, Celso Ortiz, Maximiliano Meza, Arturo González, Germán Berterame, Rodrigo Aguirre.
Pachuca Preview
Pachuca was able to take advantage of its home advantage and won an important 5-2 victory in the first leg of the semifinals. This was their second consecutive victory, after some inconsistencies. In both of his victories, they have opened the scoring before 20 minutes of play.
Despite the comfortable advantage they have going into this match, it might not bode well to play away, as they have not been able to win or score in their last two away games, with a loss and a draw, precisely the draw against this same opponent. They have kept an unbeaten record in only one of their last five away games.
Absences: Marino Hinestroza.
Probable lineup: Óscar Ustari, José Castillo, Gustavo Cabral, Óscar Murillo, Mauricio Isais, Luis Chávez, Érick Sánchez, Romario Ibarra, Avilés Hurtado, Víctor Guzmán, Nicolás Ibáñez.
JefeBet Prediction
Monterrey will probably not score the goals they need to advance, but they are undefeated in their home games in this Apertura 2022, so we believe that this match will be favorable for the Monterrey team.
Prediction: Monterrey wins by a score of 2-1.
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