Last Updated on October 21, 2022 4:04 pm by Erwin Noguera
There are only 2 games left for us to know the finalists of this opening tournament of Liga MX 2022. This Sunday, October 23, we will know which teams will continue their campaign, so we will have a weekend full of action, especially in the second leg between Monterrey and Pachuca, which will be a game where there will be many goals.
We say this because, even though the first leg ended 5-2 in favor of Pachuca, Monterrey has to go out and risk everything, since it is the same to lose 1-0, 2-0, or 20-0, as their only chance to qualify for the final is to win the match by 3 or more goals.
On the other hand, América must do the same against Toluca after they were surprised in the first leg of the away match. Although América knew that it would be a difficult task at the Nemesio Díez Stadium, they never thought that they would be handed a hard-fought loss in this match.
Once again, we would like to emphasize the tie-breaker criteria in these definitive instances. If the matches are tied in the series, the criterion used will be the position in which the teams finished the regular phase, i.e., América and Monterrey have the advantage in this regard, having finished first and second in the table, respectively.
The following is a preview of the matches on the second day of the semifinals of the Liguilla 2022.
Liga MX Semifinals – Preview – Toluca vs. América – Info
When: Saturday, October 22 at 09:06 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Toluca +630 / América -259 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +420
Where Can I Watch it? Fox Sports / TUDN / ViX
As in the previous matchday, the second leg of the Liga MX semifinals in the 2022 opening tournament will start with Toluca vs. América, but this time they will travel to the Azteca Stadium, América’s fortress, where they will be looking for a victory that will qualify them for the final of the tournament.
América’s defeat in the first match of these semifinals set off alarm bells in a team that has not known defeat for 14 matches, but they know that they still have 90 minutes to fight for a place in the final of the 2022 Liga MX Opening Tournament.
Despite having started with possession of the ball in the first leg, Haret Ortega in the 23rd minute, thanks a fixed tactic play and combined with a mistake by Guillermo Ochoa, and the penalty converted by Leo Fernández in the 42nd minute after a foul on Jean Meneses, put the team coached by Fernando Ortiz against the wall, who managed to correct some aspects in the second half to shorten the difference 2-1 with a goal by Emilio Lara in the 79th minute.
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Toluca knows that they have one foot in the final, but they must hold on in a game that will surely be defensive to look for a draw or take advantage of any mistake made by América, as they will be on the attack.
Las Águilas will have to take advantage of their local condition to overcome this match in their fortress, the Azteca Stadium, a place that has been very good for them in this tournament, since, out of the 9 matches they have played, they have won 7 of them.
For this match, our selection is a victory for America with a score of 3-1.
Toluca vs. América Betting Pick: América
Liga MX Semifinals – Preview – Monterrey vs. Pachuca – Info
When: Sunday, October 23 at 09:06 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Monterrey +115 / Pachuca +242 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +242
Where Can I Watch it? Fox Sports / TUDN / ViX.
This Sunday, we will have the conclusion of the semifinals of the 2022 Liguilla of this opening Liga MX tournament when Monterrey and Pachuca will decide the second finalist after the second leg, which will be at BBVA Stadium, home of Monterrey at 09:06 pm ET.
Given the great history of battles between Monterrey and Pachuca, the second leg of the Apertura 2022 semifinal will not disappoint; it promises to be a thrilling game that will define the second finalist of the competition.
After enjoying the first leg with 7 goals, we hope that this Sunday it will be the same story or even better, as Monterrey must win by 3 or more goals if they want to qualify for the final.
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Pachuca did their homework in the first game at home, not only did they win, but they also took a 3-goal lead that is very difficult to overcome in 90 minutes. We will have to see how Monterrey’s offensive block works in this match and if they will be able to score more than 3 goals.
Rayados cannot neglect their defense either, as conceding just one goal will force them to score at least 4 in this match.
For this match, our selection is a Monterrey victory with a score of 3-1, but it will not be enough to qualify for the final.
Monterrey vs. Pachuca Betting Pick: Monterrey
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