The international break is over and Liga MX is back this weekend to resume the 2021 Apertura tournament. On Matchday 13, Monterrey and Club Leon clash aiming to get back to winning ways. Here, you will find everything you need to know, such as the preview, predictions, odds, and even how to watch it in the US.
Rayados suffered an unexpected defeat right before the international window, so they’ll be looking for all the points at home. Javier Aguirre‘s men know that they can’t drop too many points if they want to seal a playoff berth.
The visitors, on the other hand, will make the trip to Monterrey hoping to end a six-game winless streak. Ariel Holan‘s side had a great start to the Mexican league but it has struggled to get results lately. Will Leon bounce back on the road?
Monterrey vs Leon: Match Information
Date: Saturday, October 16, 2021
Time: 6 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio BBVA Bancomer, Monterrey
Monterrey vs Leon: Time by State in the US
ET: 6 PM
CT: 5 PM
MT: 4 PM
PT: 3 PM
Monterrey vs Leon: Storylines and Head-to-Head
Monterrey are currently fourth in the 2021 Apertura standings with 20 points (W5 D5 L2) but they come from a painful 3-1 defeat at the hands of Juarez FC, who ended their three-game winning run.
Meanwhile, Club Leon dropped to eighth place of the table after failing to win in their last six games (D3 L3), but a victory could put them close to playoff spots as they have 16 points (W4 D4 L3).
These two sides have met 21 times in the Mexican top-flight. Monterrey have been dominant with 11 triumphs, while Leon have won six games, and they drew on four occasions.
How to watch or live stream Monterrey vs Leon in the US
The game to be played between Monterrey and Leon on Matchday 13 of the 2021 Liga MX Apertura will be broadcast in the US by ESPN Deportes+, ESPN+, and ESPN Deportes.
Monterrey vs Leon: Predictions and Odds
Oddsmakers in the US have already revealed their predictions for this game. FanDuel sees Monterrey as slight favorites to win the game with +135 odds, while Club Leon have +200 to produce an upset, and a tie would result in a +220 payout.
| FanDuel | |
| Monterrey | +135 |
| Tie | +220 |
| Club Leon | +200 |
* Odds via FanDuel.
