Monterrey host Santos Laguna in the second leg of the Liga MX Playoffs 2021 quarterfinals searching for a comeback. The Guerreros earned an important win at home and head to the rematch with a slight advantage, which the hosts will try to turn around to remain alive in the tournament. Here, check out the match information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch it in the US.
These two sides finished close to each other in the regular-season standings, and despite Rayados were the ones who claimed a top-four place, Guillermo Almada‘s boys proved their strength last Thursday and will show up atEstadioBBVA Bancomerwith a one-goal difference in their favor.
Javier Aguirre‘s side has high expectations for this campaign, which is why being knocked out at this stage would be a huge disappointment. Even though they’ve lost at Estadio Corona, there’s still room to turn things around at home. Will they bounce back or the visitors will hold onto their lead?
Monterrey vs Santos Laguna: Match Information
Date: Sunday, May 16, 2021
Time: 7 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio BBVA Bancomer, Monterrey
Monterrey vs Santos Laguna: Time by State in the US
ET: 7 PM
CT: 6 PM
MT: 5 PM
PT: 4 PM
Monterrey vs Santos Laguna: Storylines and Head-to-Head
Monterrey have work to do at home after a hurtful defeat on their trip to Torreón. Rayados have avoided the preliminary round of the Liga MX Playoffs and had time to prepare for this game, but Santos Laguna proved to be a strong opponent and Aguirre’s side has to step up immediately.
The Verdiblancos came from behind in the first leg after Vincent Janssen put the visitors in front. Eduardo Aguirre and Ayrton Preciado gave Almada’s squad a great victory ahead of the second leg. Despite there are at least 90 minutes left, if the Laguneros handle their advantage wisely, they may get close to the next round.
After Thursday’s meeting, these two sides will face each other again. Monterrey havebeatenSantos Laguna 17 times, while the Albiverdes hold 15wins, and they’ve tied in 19 games.
Monterrey vs Santos Laguna: Liga MX Top Scorers
Monterrey’s top scorer in this tournament is Rogelio Funes Mori, who has nine goals so far, while Santos Laguna’s leading goalscorer is Eduardo Aguirre, who has been on target six times.
Will Rogelio Funes Mori help Monterrey getting into the semifinals? (Getty).
How to watch or live stream Monterrey vs Santos Laguna in the US
The second leg of the Liga MX Playoffs 2021 quarterfinals between Monterrey and Santos Laguna will be broadcast in the US byFox Sports 2, Foxsports.com, and FOX Deportes.
Monterrey vs Santos Laguna: Predictions and Odds
Bookmakers in the US have already placed their bets for this game, and they believe the hosts may turn things around. FanDuel has given Monterrey odds of -110, while Santos Laguna have+280, and a tie would result in a+250 payout.
| FanDuel | |
| Monterrey | -110 |
| Tie | +250 |
| Santos Laguna | +280 |
* Odds via FanDuel.
