Liga MX: San Luis vs. Monterrey Picks, Odds, and Preview (Jul 18)

The pressure has increased on Monterrey ahead of their second game of the Liga MX season following a heavy loss on matchday one against Pachuca.

The Mexican heavyweights were well below their best in that opening night assignment, and fell apart defensively in the second period. A response will be expected on Friday evening.

San Luis should bring confidence into this matchday two clash after an excellent win away from home against Leon on the opening weekend. Maximum points were assured in second-half stoppage time following Joao Pedro’s winner.

San Luis vs. Monterrey Overview

Odds

San Luis vs. Monterrey Head-to-Head Record

Monterrey have a strong recent record against San Luis, winning each of the last two head-to-head clashes. Across that period, they have scored eight goals and conceded just twice.

San Luis have won just two of their last six Liga MX showdowns against Monterrey, but both victories were achieved in home fixtures.

San Luis Team News

Guille Abascal will be hopeful that his side can maintain their strong momentum at the start of the season, and the head coach will have no fresh injury concerns ahead of this clash.

Possible Lineup

A. Rodriguez (GK); R. Acosta, Juanpe, E. Aguila, J. Sanabria, R. Dourado, O. Macias, Y. Lemos, S. Salles-Lamonge, M. Alvarez, J. Pedro

Monterrey Team News

A response will be expected from the visiting Monterrey this weekend, but they will be without the injured Carlos Salcedo until the end of the calendar year.

Possible Lineup

S. Mele (GK); E. Aguirre, S. Medina, S. Ramos, G. Arteaga, Oliver, J. Rodriguez, I. Fimbres, J. Corona, A. Alvarado, G. Berterame

San Luis vs. Monterrey Picks

Monterrey are incredibly short at the prices despite their poor performance on matchday one.

San Luis defended well in their shutout victory last weekend, and their home record against their rivals could ensure that there is value in siding with a victory for the hosts on Friday evening.