The group stage of Leagues Cup sees Mexican side Monterrey take on American side FC Cincinnati. This should be a fiery one, as last time these sides met, it was a 2-1 win for the Mexicans in the Concacaf Champions Cup. Given it is their first match of the group stage, both teams will be hoping for a strong start to their campaign. Monterrey have been impressive, reaching the round of 16 in the Club World Cup, where they would lose 2-1 to European giants Borussia Dortmund. It has been a rollercoaster start for the Mexicans in the league losing 3-0 to Pachuca FC and then securing two successive wins. Cincinnati meanwhile are sitting second in the Eastern conference division just one point behind league leaders Philadelphia.
Team News
Monterrey will be without Carlos Salcedo, Esteban Andrada who are all sidelined till the second week of August. FC Cincinnati will be without Kevin Denkey, Obina Nwobodo, Paul Walters and Yuya Kubo who should be back by the end of next month.
Head-to-Head
The current head to head record for the teams is – 2 wins for Monterrey, 0 draws and 0 Wins for FC Cincinnati.
Where the game will be decided
Monterrey are a strong defensive side anchored by the legendary Sergio Ramos, Cincinnati also shut out Messi’s Inter Miami on Sunday night. It could be decided based on a moment of brilliance or a defensive error. It will be a great tactical battle between Pat Noonan and Domenec Torrent.
Prediction
Monterrey are coming from a great high after their amazing club world cup run. They have also hit a great run of form. Cincinnati are no slouches either, this could go to the wire.
Monterrey 1-0 FC Cincinnati
Kick-Off Time
The action starts on Thu, Jul 31, 2025, 23:00 GMT at the TQL Stadium.
