The Clásico Regio derby, during the first leg of the Clausura 2023 semifinals in Liga MX ended in a 1-1 draw. With 90 minutes left to play, nothing is set in stone, but in this Monterrey vs Tigres the locals will have the advantage of being the team that decides the series at home.
Monterrey‘s last defeat at home was a month ago, with a score of 1-2 against Santos. However, the team was the best host during the regular season, which gives it confidence in this new edition of the Regiomontano derby. Although the visitors have not won in their last two games in this Liguilla, they will do everything possible to win.
Without further ado, if you’re interested in betting, JefeBet has all the details for the Monterrey vs Tigres game, including available odds and the best predictions. Don’t miss out!
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for the Monterrey vs Tigres Liga MX Clausura 2023 Semifinals Second leg Game on May 20, 2023
- Where: BBVA Bancomer Stadium, Monterrey, Nuevo León
- When: Saturday, May 20, 2023, 9:06 PM E.T.
- Codere Moneyline: Monterrey (-134) / Tie (+275) / Tigres (+375)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-122) / Under (-106)
- Both teams score: Yes (-154) / No (+110)
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Betting on Club de Futbol Monterrey
Monterrey remains undefeated in the Liguilla after three matches, with one win and two draws. The team has gone five games without losing, conceding only two goals during that period, and keeping three clean sheets.
During the regular season, Monterrey finished as the sole leader with 13 wins, one draw, and three losses in 17 matches. In fact, it was also the best home team, winning seven matches at the Gigante de Acero, which was the highest number of home wins in the entire tournament.
If that wasn’t enough, the team has won the last two matches in front of its home crowd, and has scored in each of the past nine matches.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Esteban Andrada; Stefan Medina, Victor Guzmán, Héctor Moreno, Jesús Gallardo; Luis Romo, Maximiliano Meza, Celso Ortiz, Arturo González; Germán Berterame, Rogelio Funes Mori.
Betting on Club Tigres U.A.N.L.
For Tigres, the 1-1 draw it managed to rescue in the first leg can be seen as a new opportunity. Actually, the team from San Nicolas de los Garza has won two out of the four Liguilla games played, although those victories do not belong to its most recent games.
During the regular season, the university team won 50% of its away games with four wins, two draws, and two losses. However, it closed with a streak of three games without a win. Precisely, Tigres comes to this game with four away games without adding three points in all competitions, including three consecutive defeats in which the team conceded three goals in each of them.
Possible Lneup (4-2-3-1): Nahuel Guzmán; Javier Aquino, Diego Reyes, Samir Caetano, Jesús Angulo; Juan Vigón, Guido Pizarro; Raymundo Fulgencio, Sebastián Córdova, Diego Lainez; André-Pierre Gignac.
JefeBet Prediction
During most of the regular season, Monterrey stood out as the clear favorite to win the Clausura 2023, so it’s no coincidence that it has made it this far. One advantage the team has is playing at home in the upcoming Monterrey vs Tigres second leg, as it has proven to be the strongest squad at its home pitch.
Therefore, at JefeBet, we see Monterrey as the most likely winner. However, if you believe that Tigres will take down the heavy favorite, you can bet on it. Keep in mind that Tigres’ odds of winning at Codere are (+375), meaning if you bet $50, you could win $187.50. So, go ahead and take the plunge!
Prediction: Monterrey Moneyline and Over (MON 2-1 TIG).
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