Monterrey host Américatoday at Estadio BBVA in the best duel of Matchday 2 of the Liga MX Guard1anes Tournament 2021. Both teams come from winning big games and this one is expected to be a terrific duel. Here, you will find everything there is to know about this soccer match, such as predictions, odds, storylines, and how to watch the game online.
Monterrey had a great start to the season, beating Atlas as visitors last weekend thanks to Rogelio Funes Mori, who scored a double in front of Los Zorros to give Monterrey their first win of a Liga MXseason that will present a lot of challenges for the club.
América, on the other hand, had to work harder than they thought to beat Atlético San Luis. Las Águilas seemed to have everything under control after Mauro Laínez scored the first goal of the game. San Luis tied the game at the 79th minute, which set the alarms at Estadio Azteca before Sebastian Cordova put the definite scoreboard at the 89th minute.
Monterrey vs América: Match Information
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2021
Time: 10:06 PM ET
Location: Estadio BBVA
Monterrey vs América: Time By State In The U.S.
ET: 10:06 PM
CT: 9:06 PM
MT: 8:06 PM
PT: 7:06 PM
Monterrey vs América: Storylines and Head-To-Head
In recent years, the rivalry between these two teams have reached different levels. They have clashed in important stages, have played for titles and more. Whenever these two go at it, you know the tension will be very palpable.
Curiously, both teams started this season with new bosses and a lot of pressure on their shoulders after underperforming last season. Monterrey couldn’t get the job done against Puebla in the play-in game, finishing a tournament with empty hands.
América were eliminated by archrivals Chivas in the quarter-finals of the past Guard1anes tournament before getting eliminated by LAFC in the 2020 Concachampions semi-finals. Las Águilas know they have a lot of pressure this season and Monterrey will be their first test this season.
This will be their 53rd meeting in Liga MX. Monterrey have won 16 matches with 15 ties and 21 wins for América.
Monterrey vs América: Liga MX Top Scorers
Monterrey: Rogelio Funes Mori (2)
América: Sebastian Cordova, Mauro Laínez (1 goal each)
Monterrey vs América: Liga MX Standings
After their good victory over Atlas, Monterrey are now ranking 2nd on the general standings. América scored the same number of goals as their today’s rivals but also received one, enough to be 5th on the table.
How to watch or live stream online Monterrey vs América in the U.S.
Foxsports.com, Fox Sports 1, FOX Deportes will broadcast this game between two of the most popular and successful Mexican clubs in the United States.
Monterrey vs América: Predictions and Odds
Monterrey are seen as the favorites to win this game, according to oddsmakers. They were given -112 odds for this match. América received +280 odds while the tie would result in a +260 payout.
| FanDuel | |
|---|---|
| Monterrey | -112 |
| Tie | +260 |
| América | +280 |
* Odds via FanDuel