Monterrey vs Queretaro Prediction: Queretaro Struggling at Large

In the upcoming fixture of Liga MX, Matchday 7, Monterrey will take on Queretaro at the Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe. After playing 6 matches so far in the contest, Monterrey stands 2nd with 5 wins and 15 points. On the other hand, Queretaro stands 16th with just 3 draws and 3 points from 5 matches played. Quertaro is certainly struggling in terms of winning. The upcoming contest is likely to feature new faces as the two sides will be missing a few players out due to injuries. Joao Rojas and Erick Aguirre are doubtful to play, whereas Edson Gutierrez and Duvan Vergara will be missing out due to Knee and Thigh injuries. For Queretaro, Ettson Ayon and Angel Sepulveda will be rested due to injuries. The last time these two teams took on each other, Monterrey won 0-3 away from home. 

Monterrey - Carrying 5 Consecutive Wins (WWWWW)

Going in the matchup, Monterrey is coming off 5 consecutive wins. In the last outing, Monterrey defeated Atlas (0-2), in which Rogelio Funes Mori and Arturo Gonzalez scored goals. For the upcoming fixture much will depend on the likes of Celso Ortiz, Maximiliano Meza, and Luis Romo. Monterrey averages about 1.30 goals per game in the last 10 home fixtures and has conceded at an average of just 0.60 goals per game. Irrespective of the numbers, Monterrey has played exceptionally well in the league after losing the opener. Moreover, Monterrey has kept 5 clean sheets from the last 10 matches played at home. Hence, we can expect Monterrey to come hard at the opposition and score 2 or more goals.

Expected Opening Lineup for Monterrey

Esteban Andrada; Stefan Medina, Víctor Guzmán, Héctor Moreno, Jesús Gallardo; Maxi Meza, Luis Romo, Celso Ortíz, Arturo Gonález; Rodrigo Aguirre, Rogelio Funes Mori.

Queretaro - Has Lost 7 of its Last 10 Away Fixtures (LDDLD)

Going in the matchup, Queretaro’s struggle is certainly evident irrespective of the opposition. Queretaro’s defense is all over the place and in the game against Leon (0-3), no such resistance was shown by Monterrey’s defenders. Queretaro has conceded 2 or more goals in 7 of its last 10 away outings. Hence, we can expect a pretty one-sided scoreline at the end of 90 minutes of play. With a poor away form, Queretaro is likely to continue with usual underpar performance. Talking about the goal scoring average in away fixtures, Queretaro averages 0.80 goals per game in the last 10 away outings, whereas the conceding average is 2.20 goals. Hence , it's pretty clear that Queretaro needs to work on its overall defense in the upcoming matchups.

Expected Opening Lineup for Queretaro

Gil Alcala; Omar Mendoza, Kevin Balanta, Rafael Fernandez, Carlos Guzman; Rodrigo Lopez, Christian Rivera, Jorge Hernandez, Pablo Barrera; Jonathan Torres, Ettson Calderon.

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the matchup, Queretaro will be up against one of the most formidable lineups in Liga MX this season. Monterrey are likely to play better than its existing goal scoring average at home. Hence, Monterrey is likely to score only and the final scoreline to be 2-0 or 3-0.

• Total Over 2.5 for 1.66
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.885
• Correct Score 3-0 for 9.5