Liga MX: Pumas UNAM vs Monterrey Prediction, H2H and lineups

The two Mexican Liga MX Clausura tournament clubs Pumas UNAM vs Monterrey will play on February 17th, 2025 at 01:00 UTC at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico.

Pumas UNAM secured contrasting results on the 11th Matchday and Monterrey drew the last match. Pumas UNAM coach Gustavo Lema’s team achieved a narrow victory over Puebla by 3-1. The last game took place on 1 Dec 2024 at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario ground where Monterrey ended with a score of 5-2. Pumas UNAM have had a mixed performance with a 40% win rate over their last 10 matches, while Monterrey has been quite strong, boasting a 50% win rate and 20% loss in their last 10 encounters.

Liga BBVA MX Club Pumas UNAM is in the 5th position in the Liga MX Points table and Monterrey is in the 9th position. Both teams earn points in their last match in the Liga MX Clausura. Pumas UNAM also drew in the round of 16 on 14th March over Liga Deportiva Alajuelense FC and Monterrey drew against Vancouver in the round of 16 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Monterrey has historically dominated the rivalry, with 26 wins, while Pumas UNAM has only secured 21 victories, alongside 13 draws between the two teams in the last 60 games.

Pumas UNAM have won 2 out of 4 games, but Monterrey won only single away matches in the last five matches.

Liga MX: Pumas UNAM vs Monterrey Prediction, H2H and lineups

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Considering recent formations, Pumas UNAM coaches are expected to maintain their successful 4-3-1-2 setups and Monterrey comes with a 4-2-3-1 format. Here is the Pumas UNAM vs Monterrey Prediction Lineup for the Match-

Pumas UNAM Predicted Lineups (4-3-1-2):

Goalkeeper: Álex Padilla
Defenders: Pablo Monroy, Pablo Bennevendo, Ángel Azuaje, Robert Ergas
Midfielders: Adalberto Carrasquilla, José Caicedo, Piero Quispe
Forward: Ignacio Pussetto
Strikers: Rogelio Funes Mori, Guillermo Martinez Ayala

Monterrey Predicted Lineups (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Luis Cárdenas
Defenders: Ricardo Chávez, Stefan Medina, Sergio Ramos, Gerardo Arteaga
Defensive Midfielders: Jorge Rodriguez, Fidel Ambríz
Attacking Midfielders: Sergio Canales, Oliver Torres, Lucas Ariel Ocampos
Striker: Germán Berterame

Pumas UNAM vs Monterrey Match Information

When: Saturday, March 17
Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Universitario
Time: 23:00 UK time or 17:00 CDMX, Mexico Time
Channel/streaming: TUDN

Pumas UNAM vs Monterrey H2H

Currently, Pumas UNAM ranks 5th, while Monterrey holds the 9th position. Pumas UNAM won 10 of the last 50 games whereas Monterrey won 20 games, and 10 ended in a draw.