Monterrey vs Pumas Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

Liga MX Betting Preview: Monterrey vs Pumas

Monterrey host Pumas in this Liga MX clash at Estadio BBVA, with kick-off set for 21:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Let’s play the Total Goals market where we can get Over 2.5 to be scored at tasty odds of -130. There’s every chance that Monterrey and Pumas will deliver a return and we think this is value wager.

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Monterrey drew on the road in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Club Tijuana at Estadio Caliente. They enjoyed 53% possession and had six shots on target, with German Berterame scoring both goals.

Pumas UNAM have lost in their previous three outings. In a recent home game at Olimpico Universitario, they were turned over 2-1 by Guadalajara. The Mexico City outfit had 53% of possession and three shots on goal, while Pedro Vite was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Monterrey have four straight victories against Pumas. In their last clash, Monterrey came out with a 2-0 home win at Estadio BBVA. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in seven Monterrey victories, two draws and one Pumas win.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Monterrey	17	9	4	4	33	29	4	33:29	31
10	Pumas	17	5	6	6	24	25	-1	24:25	21

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Rayados have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.4 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. They have averaged 57.8% possession and 4.6 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.6 goals from 3.8 shots on goal, 6.7 attempts and 4.8 corners.

German Berterame leads the way with 7 goals, while Sergio Canales and Lucas Ocampos have 6 and 5 respectively. Lucas Ocampos is the leading assists maker on 5.

Pumas UNAM have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, with an average of 3.1 shots on goal, 7.2 attempts and 1.3 goals. Efrain Juarez's side average 50.7% possession, 4.2 corners taken and 4.2 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 7.5 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

Guillermo Martinez has scored 4 goals, followed by Jorge Ruvalcaba on 3 and Jose Macias with 2. Adalberto Carrasquilla has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Monterrey confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Santiago Mele (GK), Gerardo Arteaga, Victor Guzman, Sergio Ramos, Luis Reyes, Hector Moreno, Oliver Torres, German Berterame, Sergio Canales, Lucas Ocampos, Anthony Martial.

Pumas confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Keylor Navas (GK), Nathan Silva, Angel Azuaje, Ruben Duarte, Pablo Bennevendo, Alvaro Angulo, Alan Medina, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Jose Caicedo, Jorge Ruvalcaba, Jose Macias.

Monterrey vs Pumas Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Monterrey vs Pumas fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We think that a goal-filled Liga MX game could be on the cards, with Over 2.5 looking like a sound bet when it comes to securing value. You can land odds of -130 for this selection and that looks worth backing.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Liga MX data.

Key Monterrey vs Pumas league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Monterrey games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Monterrey games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Pumas games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Pumas games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Pumas games.

The top betting apps make it a 56.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

If you want more juice from your Over 2.5 Goals bet, there’s the option to combine this pick with a certain team to land a victory. A Result & Total Goals wager can be backed at bigger odds.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Monterrey 2 - 1 Pumas

Monterrey can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +700 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lucas Ocampos to Score +260

Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey) has registered four goals in his past five Liga MX matches on home soil. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +260 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Lucas Ocampos Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-116

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -118

We’ve seen an average 7.00 corners in the past ten Pumas away matches, while the previous three Monterrey games have not seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered. On this evidence, we can take a price of -118 that this Total Corners wager falls short of the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Monterrey

Total

9.40 4.60 4.80

Home

8.40 3.80 4.60

Away

9.00 4.90 4.10

Pumas

Total

8.40 4.20 4.20

Home

9.40 5.70 3.70

Away

7.00 2.20 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-120

Monterrey Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Pumas Corners

Over 3.5

-138

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-204

X

+650

2

+205

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Monterrey vs Pumas Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Monterrey are the skinniest price to succeed in this Liga MX clash, with the favourites afforded a 60% probability based on their -147 betting odds with the bookies. Pumas UNAM are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +350.

If you think Monterrey can win by two or more goals against Pumas, consider them at -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -112. You’ll even win with half your stake if they win by one goal, with the other half refunded.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -132.

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Full-Time Result

1

-147

X

+290

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+130

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-625

12

-500

X2

-100

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+230

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-112

2 Hcp +0.75

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-103

Over 2.5

-132

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-108

Favourite Germán Berterame is priced at +340 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +125.

Germán Berterame (Monterrey)

First

+125

Anytime

+340

Guillermo Martinez (Pumas)

First

+215

Anytime

+575

Roberto De La Rosa (Monterrey)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Sergio Ramos (Monterrey)

First

+340

Anytime

+950

Jesús Corona (Monterrey)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Jorge Ruvalcaba (Pumas)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Pedro Vite (Pumas)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Érick Aguirre (Monterrey)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Aaron Ramsey (Pumas)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Fidel Ambriz (Monterrey)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Oliver Torres (Monterrey)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Adalberto Carrasquilla (Pumas)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Álvaro Angulo (Pumas)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Ricardo Chavez (Monterrey)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Hector Moreno (Monterrey)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Guillermo Martinez (Pumas)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+135

Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-116

Roberto De La Rosa (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-114

Germán Berterame (Monterrey)

Over 1.5

-104

Under 1.5

-167

Sergio Ramos (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-172

Jesús Corona (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-179

Jorge Ruvalcaba (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-200

Pedro Vite (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-244

Aaron Ramsey (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-294

Érick Aguirre (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-303

Fidel Ambriz (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Oliver Torres (Monterrey)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Adalberto Carrasquilla (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-500

Álvaro Angulo (Pumas)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Monterrey are unbeaten over their previous seven games at Estadio BBVA. They have collected eight wins, one draw and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.20 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Pumas have clocked up six losses, two wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

The past meeting at Estadio BBVA saw Monterrey defeat Pumas 2-0. Aside from one draw, Monterrey have dominated the previous 8 H2H matches at Estadio BBVA with seven wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Monterrey Home Stats		8-1-1	3.20	2.20	1.00	7	3	6	4
Pumas Away Stats		2-2-6	3.30	1.30	2.00	6	4	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Monterrey vs Pumas Lineups & Team News

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