Overview
- Kickoff is scheduled for 9:05 p.m. CT at Monterrey’s Gigante de Acero with coverage on Canal 5, TUDN, ViX+, and Layvtime’s YouTube and Twitch channels.
- América finished fourth in the regular season to earn the second leg at Estadio Azteca, while fifth‑place Monterrey opens the series at home.
- Reported starting XIs include Santiago Mele, Sergio Ramos, Sergio Canales, and Germán Berterame for Rayados, with Luis Malagón, Sebastián Cáceres, Álvaro Fidalgo, and Brian Rodríguez for América.
- Pre‑match models give América a slight edge over Monterrey (36.2% to 35.6%), and betting odds list América as a narrow favorite over a home win or draw.
- Analysts expect a tight game with Monterrey seeking control and defensive order as América targets high pressing and quick transitions, with goalkeeping and set pieces highlighted as potential deciders.