Puebla vs Monterrey

PUEBLA (Interstat) — Monterrey will visit Puebla W in a Liga MX Femenil match on Sunday, with the visitors looking to build on a strong season and the hosts searching for a rare positive result.

The matchup is organized by the Liga MX Femenil in Mexico. Monterrey enters 11-5-2 across all competitions, while Puebla W is 1-7. Monterrey has been one of the more productive sides in the league, mixing wins with occasional setbacks. Its recent results include a 1-0 victory over Cruz Azul, a 10-0 rout of Club Necaxa and a 5-1 win against Toluca. Monterrey also has scoreless draws with Tigres UANL, a 4-0 win at Querétaro and a 3-2 win at Guadalajara. Its most recent match ended in a 4-2 loss at Atlante. In that game, Hugo Cuypers played 90 minutes and scored. Roberto de la Rosa scored in 31 minutes, and goalkeeper Esteban Andrada played the full match.

Cuypers is the player to watch for Monterrey. He has been active in recent performances. He played 90 minutes and scored in the loss at Atlante. He also played 90 minutes in a 1-0 win over Cruz Azul, 90 minutes in a 0-0 draw with Tigres UANL, and scored in 23 minutes in a 3-1 loss to Atlético SL. Monterrey will hope his scoring form continues as it faces a Puebla W side that has struggled defensively.

Puebla W enters with one win and seven losses across all competitions. Its most recent result was a 2-0 loss at Pumas UNAM. Puebla W’s lone win came in a 4-1 victory over Club Necaxa. In other matches, it has conceded heavily, including a 6-2 home loss to Querétaro, a 5-2 loss at Club León, a 5-2 home loss to Atlético SL, a 5-1 loss at América, a 4-1 home loss to Guadalajara and an 8-0 loss at Tigres UANL. Puebla W will need a strong defensive effort to slow Monterrey.

Monterrey is scheduled to host América next, while Puebla W is set to visit Santos L. Monterrey then has matches against Cruz Azul, Pachuca, Club Puebla, Guadalajara, Tigres UANL, Pumas UNAM, Tijuana and FC Juárez. Puebla W’s following slate includes Club Tijuana, Atlas, FC Juárez and Pachuca. The visitors will aim to control possession and create chances early, while the hosts will look to stay compact and capitalize on any opportunities.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Monterrey 6, Puebla 1. Interstat’s ELO system gives Monterrey a 59 percent probability to win.