Toluca vs Monterrey tips and predictions

Rescue mission for Toluca

With 20 Liga MX points, first placed Toluca host second placed Monterrey. The visitors are right behind them with 19 points.

A result is well within Toluca's capabilities.

The hosts are coming into the match having notched up 6 wins from their last 9 games. The average fan seems to think that Monterrey will come through this without having to work that hard but it's worth looking closer at how the two sides have fared.

Toluca need to focus on the task at hand if they are to continue causing problems. The hosts have showed some real class in previous displays. They have scored three or more goals in 5 of their recent 10 matches and they've conceded no more than once in 6 of their last 7 games.

Monterrey have actually conceded at least once in all of their last 3 matches. Their harsher critics might be more concerned about the recent form at the other end of the pitch though. In front of goal, the visitors have been disappointing. They've been goalless in 6 of their last 13 away matches.

So what will actually give this home squad confidence to get the job done? It's worth reiterating their recent attacking skills. They will have to find their best form quickly if they are to deny the visitors.

It's felt that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match despite the favouritism for Monterrey. The odds-on won't be for everyone but the Yes BTTS is probably the best bet from that market.