Last Updated on May 10, 2023 12:16 pm by Erwin Noguera
The emotions of Liga MX continue, and we are already at the stage where only the best teams will face each other, the Liguilla.
The eight best teams, or at least those with the best performance throughout the season and those that won in the playoffs, will compete for a place in the tournament’s semifinals.
As has been the custom in Liga MX, there have been many surprises in the playoffs, and teams such as Cruz Azul, Pachuca, and Leon, who had a good regular phase, have been left out of the tournament. However, Tigres prevailed at home and won a great victory against Puebla to be the only one of the favorites to win in the playoffs.
Now, in the quarterfinals of the Liguilla, we will have a really exciting match between Monterrey and Santos Laguna.
When:
Wednesday, May 10 at 9:00 pm ET at the Nuevo Corona Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Monterrey +124
Santos +196
Draw Offs:
+260
Where Can I Watch it?
Fox Sports, Fanatiz, and TUDN
Why Bet on Monterrey
Monterrey has been the absolute owner of the Liga MX Clausura 2023 tournament; of that, there is no doubt. During the regular phase, the team had an impressive record of thirteen wins, one draw, and three defeats, which was enough to secure first place in the table, with six points ahead of América and Chivas.
Rayados knows it must play very carefully in this match against Santos Laguna, as the team is coming from a great victory and should have great inspiration.
Monterrey’s last match was on Sunday, April 30, on matchday 17 of the regular phase, and they gave Pumas a real beating with a score of 4-1.
Why Bet on Santos
On the other hand, Santos had a forgettable regular phase, as the team managed to qualify in the last minute only due to Querétaro’s dismissal. However, the squad was completely transformed for the playoff match against Pachuca, and after a spectacular 4-4 draw in the 90 minutes, they managed to win on penalties with a score of 4-2.
This was a thrilling match, as in the 90+2 minute, Pachuca took a 4-3 lead with a goal by Erick Sánchez. However, Santos responded in the 90+5 minute through Matheus Dória to even the score and send the match to penalties.
This was undoubtedly a great surprise in Liga MX, as no one expected Santos, after their irregular season, to be able to eliminate the current champions of Mexican soccer.
Final Betting Analysis: Monterrey vs. Santos
The last time these teams met was on matchday 15 of the current tournament, and Santos managed to pull off a pleasant surprise by beating Monterrey 2-1.
At MyBookie.ag, we can see that there is a Moneyline that favors Monterrey at +124, while Santos starts at +196.
We will have a spectacular match, there is no doubt about that. As the clear favorite to win, Monterrey will try to make a stament as visitor to take the series to the second leg with the upper hand. Meanwhile, Santos wants to repeat the history of Matchday 15, deal a blow to the best team in this tournament, and continue to cause surprises.
However, we expect Rayados not to be surprised in this home match, so our betting selection is a win for Monterrey.
Look for a straight win on the Moneyline Monterrey. For example, if you put $100 on Monterrey at +124, you’ll see a $124 win with a total payout of $224.
Monterrey vs. Santos Betting Pick: Monterrey
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