TIPS - Mazatlan F.C. VS Monterrey

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2026 by 7M Sport

[(Mazatlan F.C.) Strength]:
1. Mazatlan F.C. currently sit second from bottom in the league with two losses in two matches. They were also a lower-tier team in the Apertura, but with the Clausura just beginning, there is still a chance for a turnaround, and their motivation is high.
2. Defender Facundo Almada has scored 1 goal in each of the two Apertura matches, making him the team's top scorer.

[(Mazatlan F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Mazatlan F.C.'s defensive midfielder Alberto Herrera will miss this match due to a knee injury.
2. Mazatlan F.C. suffered two consecutive losses at the start of the season, with all goals scored by defenders, highlighting the poor form of the team's attacking line.
3. Mazatlan F.C. have gone 10 matches without a win across seasons, with a very poor recent record. They started the season with two losses, conceding 4 goals while scoring only 2.

[(Monterrey) Strength]:
1. Monterrey currently rank 7th in the league with 3 points. To re-enter the top six, they must strive for all 3 points in this match.
2. German Berterame scored 1 goal from just 2 shots in the last match, showing excellent form.
3. Iker Fimbres scored the decisive goal for the team in the last match, with a passing accuracy of 91%, indicating good form.
4. Monterrey defeated Club Necaxa 2-0 in the last match, scoring 2 goals from 4 shots on target.
5. In the past 12 encounters between the two teams, Monterrey won 8, drawn 3, and lost 1, holding a clear advantage.

[Tips]:
Mazatlan F.C., as the bottom team in the Apertura, have not shown significant improvement in the Clausura, starting with two consecutive losses.

The team's forward line is in poor form, with both goals in the two matches actually scored by defenders.

Monterrey, although failing to secure a season-opening win, demonstrated their true strength in the last match, successfully defeating their opponents 2-0.

Facing the struggling Mazatlan F.C., they are determined to strike hard and secure a victory.

[Recommended]:
Monterrey (-0.5/1)