Pumas vs Monterrey prediction, H2H and probable lineups - March 17, 2025
Leo Peterson
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On March 17, 2025, at the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City, the 12th round of the Mexican Liga MX will feature a clash between Pumas and Monterrey. I suggest a bet on goals in this match.
Preview
Pumas successfully completed their task in the CONCACAF Champions League. After defeating Alajuelense 2-0 in the first leg, the Mexicans traveled to Costa Rica and achieved a satisfactory result – a 1-1 draw. Now, in the quarterfinals, the team faces a tough challenge against Vancouver from the MLS.
In the national championship, Pumas finally broke their losing streak with an important away victory over Puebla (3-1). Prior to this, the team had suffered four consecutive defeats, two of which occurred at their home stadium, where they failed to score.
Pumas currently sits in 11th place in Liga MX with 14 points. To secure a playoff spot and avoid an early end to the season, the team needs to earn points. Key upcoming matches will determine how far Pumas can go this season.
Monterrey also tried to reach the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals during the week but couldn't overcome the aforementioned Vancouver. Both matches ended in draws, but the decisive factor was the away goals rule, which remains in effect in this tournament. The Canadians scored more away goals, allowing them to advance.
Despite being eliminated from the CONCACAF Champions League, Monterrey continues to perform confidently in Liga MX. The team stands 9th in the table, showing consistent results: in their last five matches, the "Rayados" have collected 10 points, losing only once.
However, the main issue is their away performance. This season, Monterrey has managed just one away victory, with three draws and two losses. The upcoming away game is a great opportunity for the "Rayados" to break this unfavorable trend.
Probable lineups
- Pumas: Padilla, Ergas, Caicedo, Quispe, Pussetto, Benevendo, Funes Mori, Monroe, Carrasquilla, Azuaje, Martinez Ayala
- Monterrey: Cardenas, Arteaga, Ramos, Medina, Chavez, Rodriguez, Fimbres, Canales, Torres, Ocampos, Berterame
Match facts and H2H
- At home, Pumas hasn't delivered high-scoring matches — only one home game this season featured more than two goals.
- Monterrey has yet to boast a solid defense in away games, conceding in every away match of the championship.
- In head-to-head encounters, Pumas has struggled to secure a victory — in the last eight meetings, the team has suffered five defeats and drawn three times.
- The last time Pumas hosted Monterrey, it turned into a goal fest, with the visitors securing a spectacular 5-3 victory.
Prediction
Pumas consistently concedes at home, and Monterrey hasn't kept a clean sheet in any away match of the championship. Considering these factors, we predict both teams to score. The odds for this outcome are 1.77.
