- Pachuca CF’s manager is the new kid on the block in Mexican soccer, Jaime Lozano, with a clear plan and a team to match.
- CF Rayados de Monterrey’s new manager Domenec Torrent brings structure, discipline, and transition to the team.
- Pachuca CF are currently 12th in Liga MX 2025-2026 with 0 points from 0 matches, Monterrey are 10th with 0 points from 0 matches.
Tactical Matchup
Sunday’s Liga MX clash between two perennial title contenders pits two very different styles of soccer against one another, Pachuca CF are a possession-based side who like to play with the ball on the ground, press quickly and play with a young, talented squad. CF Rayados de Monterrey on the other hand are a more direct, clinical, disciplined side with structure, who can adapt to any situation with the experience of knowing when to press, and when to sit deep.
The fresh outlook from both managers will be on display in this match, as both Jaime Lozano and Domenec Torrent have taken the reigns of Pachuca and Monterrey respectively for the 2025-2026 season. Lozano was appointed manager of Pachuca on the 29th of May 2025, bringing his unique brand of energetic, technical football to the squad and the Liga MX.
Our Pachuca CF vs CF Rayados de Monterrey preview will be further colored by the fact that Domenec Torrent was brought in on the 21st of May 2025, and has since had time to establish the structured, direct, disciplined system and ethos of his playing style onto the Monterrey squad.
Previous Encounters
Pachuca CF won the previous matchup between these two sides 2-1 away from home, which sets up an intriguing Pachuca CF vs CF Rayados de Monterrey prediction for this weekend’s clash.
The Verdict
The Pachuca CF vs CF Rayados de Monterrey odds for this game seem skewed to Pachuca CF as favourites at +120 with CF Rayados de Monterrey as +212 and the draw sitting at +250.
We believe this one is a lot closer than the bookmakers seem to think, and it could go either way.
Pachuca CF have failed to win any of their last 3 home games against CF Rayados de Monterrey, and this Pachuca CF vs CF Rayados de Monterrey prediction suggests a tough matchup.
German Berterame has been in good form recently, with 4 goals in his last 5 for CF Rayados de Monterrey, a side who have scored 9 overall.
These two clubs play in very differing styles, and we feel that this could be a chess match between the two managers.
Pachuca are a fluent side, but Monterrey are structured and could cause Pachuca to break their rhythm and pace.
Given the history, and the recent form between these two, our Pachuca CF vs CF Rayados de Monterrey betting tips are to stay away from the result bet and look for the value in the ‘BTTS’ market.
