Austin are going up against high-flying Rayados on the 31st of July at Q2 Stadium. Will the home-field advantage help coach Josh Wolff’s boys in their second Leagues Cup game this year or will Monterrey crush their dreams of advancing to the next stage of the competition? The answer to this and many more questions can be found in our exceptional Monterrey vs Austin betting tips.
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Monterrey vs Austin prediction: Liga MX side will win
Key Stats
- Rayados won three of their four league games.
- Austin’s players are undoubtedly more tired, as the team had to play 26 league fixtures so far.
- Monterrey managed to win against Inter Miami in the CONCACAF Champions League a few months ago.
Correct score prediction: Monterrey 2-1 Austin
All three of Rayados’ wins this season were thrifty one-goal victories only. We anticipate another win in their favor on the 31st of July, as our Monterrey vs Austin predictions seem like a slam dunk. Especially, considering how poorly coach Josh Wolff’s boys have been playing so far.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rayados surprisingly the bookies’ choice
- HOME: +140 – 40.2%
- DRAW: +245 – 24.0%
- AWAY: +175 – 35.8%
*These Monterrey vs Austin odds are subject to change
According to the odds in our Monterrey vs Austin prediction, we have Rayados down as the bookies’ expected winners, with a 40.2% win probability before the kick-off. The odds behind an Austin win are valued at +175, giving coach Wolff’s boys a 35.8% win probability.
Last five H2Hs: Monterrey and Austin with a first match
The game on the 31st will be the first time these two teams face each other.
Monterrey team news and form: Rayados impressing experts
With three wins and a loss in four Liga MX games, Monterrey are surely among the top Mexican clubs right now. Coach Fernando Ortiz has done wonders with the team and we are convinced he will find a way to make our Monterrey vs Austin predictions a success.
Predicted lineup: Andrada (GK), Moreno, Guzman, Medina, Arteaga, Rodriguez, Ochoa, Meza, Canales, Cortizo & Berterame
Mexico Liga MX 01/09/24
L
Toluca
2
Monterrey
1
Mexico Liga MX 24/08/24
D
Tijuana
2
Monterrey
2
Mexico Liga MX 17/08/24
W
Puebla
1
Monterrey
2
Leagues Cup 04/08/24
L
Unam Pumas
1 (3)
Monterrey
1 (0)
Leagues Cup 31/07/24
L
Austin FC
2
Monterrey
0
Austin team news and form: Austin performing below already low expectations
If Austin don’t have a memorable Leagues Cup run, the team’s men in charge might just consider Wolff’s future in charge of the club. The team is slacking in the Major League Soccer chase. Surely, Wolff has doubts whether or not he will keep his job in case of more embarrassments.
Predicted lineup: Stuver (GK), Jimenez, Hines-Ike, Hedges, Biro, Valencia, Ring, Obrian, Pereira, Bukari & Zardes
USA MLS 01/09/24
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
1
Austin FC
0
USA MLS 25/08/24
W
Nashville SC
0
Austin FC
2
Leagues Cup 08/08/24
L
Los Angeles FC
2
Austin FC
0
Leagues Cup 31/07/24
W
Monterrey
0
Austin FC
2
Leagues Cup 27/07/24
W
Unam Pumas
2
Austin FC
3
Player to watch: Sergio Canales
33-year-old Canales is the player to watch in our Monterrey vs Austin prediction, as he is now one of Rayados’ leaders. This is his second season with the Liga MX side and we can’t wait to see how he will do in the Leagues Cup. After all, he already opened his score tab for the 2024/25 campaign.
Second player to watch: Sebastian Driussi
Driussi did win the 2022 Major League Soccer Top Goalscorer Award, but in all honesty, he didn’t impress in 2024. Perhaps that’s why Austin are in the bottom half of the table in the Western Conference.
