- Monterrey are favourites at 1.51 to beat Juarez this Sunday in Mexico.
- Juarez are 5.7 to cause an upset and the draw is 4.3.
Odds don't reflect Juarez's upward spiral
CF Rayados de Monterrey are the clear favorites to beat FC Juarez when the two clubs face off at Estadio BBVA on Sunday afternoon. However, this preview suggests the odds may not reflect Juarez's recent improvement.
Monterrey are priced up at 1.51 to overcome Juarez, who are 5.7 to pull off the upset in this Liga MX clash, while the draw is set at 4.3.
Juarez have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions but have won their last 2 games in a row, and they have split the last 3 head-to-head meetings, with each side winning once and one draw, so they should have enough to keep this game competitive.
Inconsistent Monterrey to come out on top
Monterrey boss Matias Almeyda took charge on 1st July 2026 and has implemented a high-tempo 4-3-3 pressing style that is designed to win the ball back high up the pitch and strike quickly. Juarez boss Pedro Caixinha has been in charge since 4th December 2025 and his side are generally compact, structured and patient in build-up, so this is a classic clash of styles.
Monterrey are 5th in Liga MX 2026/2027 after 3 matches and 6 points while Juarez are 18th after 3 matches and 0 points. Rayados were hammered 1-5 at home by Pumas UNAM but have since bounced back to win away at Minnesota United and Vancouver Whitecaps in the Leagues Cup. Juarez were beaten 1-2 by Orlando City at home in their most recent Leagues Cup match but responded in the right way with a 1-2 win away at Inter Miami.
Lucas Ocampos is the main threat for Monterrey as he leads the Liga MX scoring charts with 4 goals in 3 games, while Oscar Estupinan has 2 in Juarez's last 5 matches. Jairo Torres provides a bit of spark between the lines for Juarez with 1 assist in 3 Liga MX matches so far. CF Rayados de Monterrey vs FC Juarez prediction points to the hosts controlling the key moments.
Side with the hosts
Monterrey are the rightful favourites here but Juarez's form has improved in recent weeks and this game looks live for the visitors. We'll take the hosts to overcome their visitors, however, as they are stronger at home and haven't lost there in Liga MX 2026/2027 after 1 match (1 win). The home games for Monterrey in this campaign have been wild so far with 2.00 goals conceded per-match, so a Monterrey win with over 2.5 goals looks a good fit for the odds and the nature of these two clubs. Our preview also backs the hosts to get the job done.
