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Get ready for the ultimate showdown between Tigres vs Monterrey in the 130th edition of the Clásico Regio derby, as they face off in the semifinals first leg game of the Clausura 2023 in the Liga MX. This highly anticipated clash will take place over two matches, with the first being hosted by Tigres on Wednesday, May 17.
Just two months ago, these two teams clashed in matchday 12 of the regular season on the same field, with the Rayados coming out on top with a 1-0 victory. However, Tigres is determined to get its revenge and spoil the party for the big favorite.
Without further ado, at JefeBet, we’ve got you covered with all the odds, predictions, and other general information about these two teams leading up to the Tigres vs Monterrey clash.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for the Tigres vs Monterrey Liga MX Clausura 2023 Semifinals First leg Game on May 17, 2023
- Where: Universitario Stadium, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
- When: Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 11:00 PM E.T.
- Codere Moneyline: Tigres (+170) / Tie (+230) / Monterrey (+165)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+115), Under (-150)
- Both teams score: Yes (-122) / No (-114)
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Betting on Club Tigres U.A.N.L.
Tigres clawed its way into the Liguilla, securing a spot in the Playoffs, where it defeated Puebla 1-0.
In the quarterfinals, the team faced Toluca and dominated with a resounding 4-1 victory in the first leg. However, in the second leg, Tigres was on the brink of elimination as Toluca tied the overall score. With only 20 minutes remaining, Tigres scored the crucial goal that secured its spot in the semifinals, with a final overall score of 5-4.
The feline squad has had its ups and downs, with that away defeat in the second leg being its third loss in the last five matches across all competitions. Besides, it comes into this match with five consecutive home victories across all competitions, having scored at least one goal in the last six matches. The last time the team failed to score at home was during the Clásico Regio derby in the regular season.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Nahuel Guzmán; Javier Aquino, Igor Lichnovsky, Diego Reyes, Jesús Angulo; Juan Vigón, Guido Pizarro; Diego Lainez, Raymundo Fulgencio, Sebastián Córdova; André-Pierre Gignac.
Betting on Club de Futbol Monterrey
Monterrey sailed through the quarterfinals as expected by facing Santos, a team that surprisingly made it to the Playoffs of Mexican soccer. In the first leg, the score ended in a 0-0 draw, and in the second leg, the Rayados won 2-0. So far in 2023, Monterrey has played 19 matches, and has only lost three, with 14 victories, and two draws.
During the regular stage of Clausura 2023, Monterrey recorded the most wins with 13 out of 17 matches, and showed a balanced game with the second-best offense, and the second-best defense, scoring 35 goals and only conceding 14. In fact, the team only suffered one loss at home, and finished as the best team in that condition, with six victories, one draw, and one loss. One of those wins was in a previous Tigres vs Monterrey clashes.
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.
JefeBet Prediction
There’s a lot at stake, so this Tigres vs Monterrey game is not just any ordinary match. On one hand, Monterrey won it’s latest visit to Estadio Universitario, but out of the 15 matches played against each other in the last decade on enemy grounds, the team has only managed to register three victories. On the other hand, Tigres hasn’t lost at home for just over a month, and will surely come loaded with motivation to the derby.
Therefore, at JefeBet, we expect an intense duel, but we believe that the university team will take a partial advantage. If you agree with us, bet $100 on Tigres’ victory line at Codere and you could earn $170 in winnings.
Prediction: Tigres Moneyline (TIG 1-0 MON).
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