Pachuca will host Monterreytoday at Estadio Hidalgo in the first leg of the semifinalsinLiga MX Apertura 2022playoffs. The Tuzos will try to extend their unbeaten run of six games playing at home in semifinals, while Rayadoswill be looking for a good result to seal the series at home on Sunday. Here you will find everything you need to know such asmatch information, predictions, odds, storylines and how to watch or live stream it for free. In the US, you can enjoy the game onfuboTV (7-day free trial).
Pachuca eliminated Tigres UANL in the quarterfinals and knocked out one of the best and most experienced rosters in Liga MX. That’s a great boost of confidence for the Tuzos, who only have lost one game in 10 matches at home during the season. That’s why the first leg is crucial against Monterrey. Nico Ibañez is the star of this squad as the top scorer in Apertura 2022 with 11 goals.
On the other side, Monterrey should be considered a favorite to reach the final after being the second best team during the regular season. Rayados had no problems to eliminate Cruz Azul (3-0 aggregate) and they have amazing players such as Rodrigo Funes Mori, German Berterame, Rodrigo Aguirre, Luis Romo, Rodolfo Pizarro, Jesus Gallardo or Hector Moreno. With Victor Manuel Vucetich as manager, Monterrey area championship caliber club. On Matchday 17, last game of the regular season, Rayados and Tuzos ended 0-0 in Monterrey.
Pachuca vs Monterrey: Match Information
Date:Thursday, October 20, 2022.
Time:10:06 PM(ET).
Location:Estadio Hidalgo. Pachuca, Mexico.
Live Stream:fuboTV (7-day free trial).
Pachuca vs Monterrey: Time by State in the US
ET:10:06 PM
CT:9:06PM
MT:8:06 PM
PT:7:06 PM
Pachucavs Monterrey:Storylines
Victor Manuel Vucetich is the most experienced manager left in the playoffs and that’s a huge advantage for Monterrey. The famous Mexican King Midas has won national titles with four different teams: Leon, Tecos UAG, Pachuca and Rayados (2). Everyhting he touches in the Liguilla indeed becomes gold.
For Pachuca, this is the second consecutive tournamentreaching at least the semifinals. The Tuzos are on a quest for vindication after losing last season’s final when they were the clear favorite against Atlas in Clausura 2022. Although he has no titles to show for in Mexico, Guillermo Almada is also one of the best managers in Liga MX after remarkable jobs with Santos Laguna and Pachuca. It’s gonna be a great duel of strategists.
How to watch or live stream free Pachuca vs Monterreyin the US
Pachuca and Monterreywill face offin the first leg of the semifinals inLiga MX Apertura 2022playoffs.The game will be available to watch or live stream onfuboTV (7-day free trial)for the US. Other options if you don’t want to miss the match in the United States are TUDN.com, TUDN App and TUDN USA.
Pachuca vs Monterrey: Predictions And Odds
For the oddsmakers, Pachuca are the favorites at home with +105in the moneyline. Surprisingly, Monterrey is the underdog in the first leg at +250and the draw is set at +240. The Over/Under for total goals is 2.5.Use your instincts and wager on a good chance to win big withLiga MXatBetMGM! New customers start with a risk-free bet, up to $1000.Simply sign up here!
| BetMGM | |
| Pachuca | +105 |
| Tie | +240 |
| Monterrey | +250 |
*Odds via BetMGM
