Pumas UNAM vs. C.F. Monterrey Prediction: Pair of Four-Win Clubs Clash Before the International Break

• With six league matches remaining, Pumas UNAM currently sit one point back from a playoff position

• Last year's runners-up at the moment are sitting in ninth place in the table with 16 points accumulated

Sunday evening at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Pumas UNAM welcomes C.F. Monterrey in a skirmish that sees these two separated by two points in the standings. The initial encounter between these occurred during the 2024 Apertura playoffs, which saw the Rayados win 5-3 on the road. 

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

Pumas UNAM vs. C.F. Monterrey Betting Odds for Sunday, March 16

With the indicated odds the books sense both teams can get onto the scoresheet. For both teams scoring in Sundays tilt is listed at -125 while both clubs failing to do so is priced at -106.

Pumas UNAM vs. C.F. Monterrey Odds

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Pumas UNAM vs. C.F. Monterrey Betting Prediction

Pumas UNAM Preview

Efraín Juarez has got the best out of his troops since he’s taking charge, as the Auriazules have won their last two across all competitions. Versus Puebla last weekend, Pumas were able to answer back with three consecutive goals all in the second half after conceding an early one.

Guillermo Martinez had a breakout performance facing Puebla, as the striker managed to get onto the stat sheet for the first time in 2025. Voted as the Player of the Match, the 29-year-old garnered a goal and an assist during his full 90-minute shift. The club is hoping he can carry this momentum into Sunday's clash and get back on track. 

The club's current leading goal-getter Ignacio Pussetto was left off the scorers’ sheet for the second consecutive league match. Bagging four goals in 2025 so far, Pussetto possesses one of the most active boots in Liga MX, as the attacking player has amassed 30 shots in 700 minutes of play this campaign. 

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C.F. Monterrey Preview

Martín Demichelis’ men clinched a valuable away result last weekend drawing Cruz Azul in a 1-1 battle. Inside the full-time meeting, the Rayados were outshot 18 to 12 and at the same time retained 49 percent of the possession. 

The legendary centre-back Sergio Ramos found the back of the net in his outing against Cruz Azul. The 38-year-old has followed up on back-to-back weeks picking up a tally for his new employers. The 2010 FIFA World Cup winner has settled in nicely in his new surroundings aging like a fine wine as Ramos has won 64.7 percent of duels. 

Ramos’ compatriot, Sergio Canales managed to set up a teammate with his fourth assist of the season. The attacking midfielder has played an integral part in the middle of the pitch for C.F. Monterrey since moving abroad in July 2023. Across all competitions played, Canales has cataloged 27 goals and 15 assists in a span of 74 matches in a Striped Ones kit. 

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

• Pumas UNAM vs. C.F. Monterrey pick: Both teams to score yes (-125) at bet365

Since both teams are participating in mid-week CONCACAF Champions Cup play, we feel with the gruelling schedule that fatigued legs and mindset will set in, helping result in our wager hitting. With less time to prepare to break down the opposition, the mishaps are more likely to occur. Both combatants are in decent situational form when it comes to both teams scoring in their Liga MX affairs this term. The visitors are tied for the best both teams to score record as it has transpired in nine of their 11 contests. For Pumas, the rate is lower but is on par with the league average as 64 percent of their domestic tussles have materialized in both clubs breaching each other's netminders.

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

• When: March 16, 8 p.m. ET

• Where: Estadio Olímpico Universitario

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