Monterrey vs Guadalajara Prediction, Best Bets, Odds January 7

Monterrey are the clear favorites going into the match. Guadalajara have a superior head-to-head record. The last meeting between the two sides saw Guadalajera come out on top with a 1-0 victory. Ormeno Santiago scored the only goal of the game. Monterry have won eight of their 22 meetings with Guidadaljara.

Monterrey lost the second leg of the semifinal to Pachuca. They lost 5-1 on aggregate last season. Erick Aguirre's red card changed the game. Monterry conceded just 13 goals in the Apertura league stage last year.

Monterrey have a great history in the competition, with four Liga MX championship titles and three CONCACAF Champions League titles. Last season, they were heavily reliant on their forwards, but also their defense. They conceded just 13 goals in league last season.

Monterrey haven't done a lot of business in the winter transfer window. Victor Vutcetich needs to change the mentality of the squad in order to reach the knockout stages.

Monterrey and Guadalajara are playing each other on January 7th. Monterry won the last game 2-1. Guadadalaja are 12-time Liga MX winners. They finished 9th last season. Victor Guzman was their top scorer with six goals. Alexis Vega contributed to five goals and four assists. Jesus Angulo scored four goals, and registered one assist.

Guadalajara won the CONCACAF Champions League in 2018. They also won Liga MX Clausura the year before. The team struggled for goals last season. They need to win games and show the skeptics that they mean business.

Guadalajara haven't been very busy in the transfer window. Jesus Molina has left the club on a free transfer. Alexis Pena, Jesus Angulo and Josecarlos van Rankin have left for undisclosed fees. Angel Zaldivar has also left on loan. Monterrey vs Guadaljara is on January 7.