Santos Laguna vs Monterrey: Preview, predictions, odds and how to watch Liga MX playoffs 2021 in the US today

The Liga MX 2021 playoffs will bring us today an exciting quarterfinal-tie between two sides that finished close to each other in the regular-season standings. Santos Laguna and Monterrey face off in the first leg at Estadio Corona looking to take a strong step towards the next round. Here, take a look at the match information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game in the US.

The hosts were close to recording a top-four finish, but they came up short by two points and had to compete for a quarterfinal berth in the Wild Card. Guillermo Almada's boys didn't have much trouble, though, as they destroyed Querétaro to get into this round.

On the other hand, Rayados claimed the fourth seed to get directly into the big party, having enjoyed a bye weekend during the prelims. Javier Aguirre's boys did a good regular season overall but struggled in the final weeks. Will they get back to their best and go on to fight for the trophy?

Santos Laguna vs Monterrey: Match Information

Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
Time: 10:05 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Corona, Torreón

Santos Laguna vs Monterrey: Time by State in the US

ET: 10:05 PM
CT: 9:05 PM
MT: 8:05 PM
PT: 7:05 PM

Santos Laguna vs Monterrey: Storylines and Head-to-Head

Santos Laguna have performed incredibly before the knockout stage, but they were unable to finish among the top four and were forced to face another challenge before this round. Almada's side, however, heads to this game in great fashion after putting five past Querétaro in the Wild Card match.

Meanwhile, Monterrey arrive at this clash hoping to get back to their best form after struggling in the final rounds of the regular season. Javier Aguirre's boys are also alive in the Concacaf Champions League, but they are expected to have a good run in the Liga MX playoffs.

These two sides have faced each other several times in the Mexican league. Rayados won most games as they claimed 17 victories, while Santos Laguna have earned 14 triumphs, and they've tied in 19 matches.

Santos Laguna vs Monterrey: Liga MX 2021 Standings

Santos Laguna finished the regular season of the Guard1anes 2021 fifth with 26 points, two points less than Monterrey, who sat in fourth place to book a ticket in the quarterfinals.

Santos Laguna vs Monterrey: Liga MX 2021 Top Scorers

Argentine striker Rogelio Funes Mori is Monterrey's leading goalscorer in this tournament as he has been on target nine times, while Eduardo Aguirre is Santos Laguna's top scorer with five goals.

How to watch or live stream Santos Laguna vs Monterrey in the US

The first leg of the Liga MX playoffs 2021 quarterfinals to be played between Santos Laguna and Monterrey at Estadio Corona will be broadcast in the US by Fox Sports 1, Foxsports.com, and FOX Deportes.

Santos Laguna vs Monterrey: Predictions and Odds

Oddsmakers have placed their bets and they believe this will be an evenly matched duel with the hosts having a slight advantage. FanDuel has given Santos Laguna +150, while Monterrey have +170, and a tie would result in a +230 payout.