C.F. Monterrey vs. Pumas UNAM Prediction: High Stakes Meeting in No. 8 Seed Clash

• C.F. Monterrey will get a second crack at advancing to the quarter-finals after last weekend's setback

• Pumas UNAM advanced in dramatic fashion winning on penalties versus FC Juarez 

This Saturday C.F. Monterrey welcomes Pumas UNAM down to Estadio BBVA in a battle to book their trip to the quarter-finals as the eighth seed in the 2025 Clausura playoffs. These two most recently met back on March 16, which saw Los Raydos secure a 3-1 victory at Estadio Olímpico Universitario. 

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favourite picks for C.F. Monterrey vs. Pumas UNAM.

C.F. Monterrey vs. Pumas UNAM Betting Odds for Saturday, May 3

Checking into this affair, the books have favoured both teams not featuring on the scoreboard with the indicated odds. Both clubs' scoring is priced at -106 while either combatant failing to do so is listed at -125.

C.F. Monterrey vs. Pumas UNAM Odds

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C.F. Monterrey vs. Pumas UNAM Betting Prediction

C.F. Monterrey Preview

Martín Demichelis’ men possessed the advantage leading up to the 82nd minute when they faltered. Two late goals conceded sealed their fate, and they failed to advance straight into the quarter-finals in their 2-1 defeat against Pachuca on Sunday.

Returning from suspension, German Berterame found the back of the net in his shift versus Pachuca. The 26-year-old attacking player amassed four shots in his appearance on Sunday while finishing with an 88 percent passing accuracy. Between the regular season and postseason, the Mexican international has obtained eight goals in just under 1200 minutes played.

The big question mark on Saturday will be whether Sergio Canales will patrol the middle of the pitch in this do-or-die fixture. Suffering a foot injury on April 2nd, his return is doubtful, which could hinder Los Rayados' attacking threat. In 13 league matches this term, the midfielder has scored six goals and provided six assists.

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Pumas UNAM Preview

Efrain Juarez’s troops barely snuck past FC Juarez on Sunday, winning 2-1 in penalties after a 1-1 scoreline in regulation play. Across all competitions Pumas are limping at the moment, only capturing one win in their last six. 

The star of the show on Sunday was Alex Padilla who starred between the sticks. When it came time for the dreaded penalties, Padilla made three crucial stops which helped his side reach the No.8 seed fixture. In 11 Starts in 2025, the keeper possesses a 58.1 percent save percentage. 

Pumas’ leading goal-getter during the campaign will look to halt his cold streak by breaching the keeper. Ignacio Pussetto has now gone four straight without registering a tally, as he finds himself sitting with five goals in Liga MX play.

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C.F. Monterrey vs. Pumas UNAM - My Pick

• C.F. Monterrey vs. Pumas UNAM pick: Both teams to score yes (-106) at bet365

Despite three of the last seven meetings spotlighting both sides getting onto the scoresheet, we feel Saturday's battle can produce another match where both keepers fail to acquire a clean sheet. Both clubs retain solid trends in participating in fixtures where both clubs score. Pumas has seen 62 percent of regular season games finishing with both teams scoring while for Los Rayados it’s a stronger number with 76 percent. Both of these adversaries just played in play-in competitions that saw zero clean sheets, we feel this weekend the same could occur.

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How to Watch C.F. Monterrey vs. Pumas UNAM

• When: May 3, 9.30 p.m ET

• Where: Estadio BBVA

• TV: FOX Deportes, Univision, UniMas, Telemundo, Universo, TUDN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ and ViX+