Pachuca are 2.20 favourites over 3.12 Monterrey
While there is no form to go on in the Liga MX 2025-2026 season, two of the most consistent title contenders from the recent era face off in a game that could set an early tone for both clubs.
Pachuca CF are 2.20 favorites to defeat CF Rayados de Monterrey in a fixture that the visitors have won more often than not, but the Pachuca CF vs CF Rayados de Monterrey odds look a little low given that Pachuca failed to beat Monterrey in any of their last three home games.
The contrasting approaches of both sides should make this an interesting matchup, with Pachuca CF looking to control the game with the ball and employ a pressing style with a youthful, technical squad, whereas Monterrey’s structured style makes a virtue out of disciplined transitions, situational pressing and physicality.
Both teams to score could be the value play
Domenec Torrent’s men are versatile tacticians, though, and the Catalan coach has worked his magic with the club since his appointment on May 21, 2025.
We simply can’t call this one for Pachuca CF, who are led by a tactically-versed Jaime Lozano since May 29, 2025. This Pachuca CF vs CF Rayados de Monterrey prediction is split: Lozano looks to get Pachuca to play fluent football and give young stars the space to develop, but Monterrey’s pragmatism could disrupt that style.
The head-to-head record suggests that this will be close, and given Pachuca’s poor home record in this fixture and the early season Pachuca CF vs CF Rayados de Monterrey betting tips, the ‘Both Teams to Score’ market could hold some value.
