Monterrey and Atlas have both delivered a "par" performance so far, to use a golfing expression. Both hold mid-table positions in the Liga MX.
Monterrey and Atlas should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Monterrey form and stats
The story so far in the Liga MX for Monterrey at their home stadium (Estadio BBVA Bancomer) is 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Two draws in a row at home now for Monterrey.
A good away victory last time out for Monterrey, who won 4-0 against Tijuana (placed 9th). Ahead of that match, Monterrey won a home game hosting Cafetaleros de Tapachula (6-0).
As mentioned above, Monterrey "killed" Tijuana in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.
A decent goal production from Monterrey in their home games so far, with 12 goals from 8 league matches. 10 goals have been conceded.
Atlas form and stats
Playing away, Atlas have won 3 games, drawn 2 and suffered 3 defeats in the Liga MX this season. Three has not been a lucky number for Atlas as they have been defeated three times in a row since the Puebla match.
Atlas has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Pachuca for a Copa MX game that ended a draw (1-1). The game before that, in the Liga MX, was lost at home, a 1-2 defeat against Atletico San Luis.
Atlas have scored 9 goals on their travels this season, from 8 away games in the league. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Atlas have conceded 13 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Monterrey won 8 games, 0 matches ended with a draw and Atlas has 2 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 6 / 4Top Goalscorers
  R. Funes Mori 8 goals |  N. Sánchez 6 goals |   F. Barcelo 4 goals |
Monterrey missing players
Atlas missing players
| Monterrey | Atlas | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 8 | 3 | Played | P | 5 | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| 25 | 12 | 6 | Scored | S | 5 | 9 | 19 |
| 23 | 10 | 3 | Conceded | C | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 82% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 60% | 62% | 71% |
| 41% | 25% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 60% | 50% | 47% |
| 29% | 25% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 60% | 38% | 24% |
| 24% | 25% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 20% | 12% | 6% |
| 53% | 50% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 60% | 62% | 53% |
| 24% | 25% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 20% | 25% | 29% |
| 24% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 20% | 12% | 18% |
| 6.9 | 8.1 | 8.7 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 3 | 3.4 | 3.8 |
| 4.5 | 2.5 | 1 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 5.4 | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2.4 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 2 | 2 | 3 |
- All of Monterrey's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Atlas have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Atlas haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Monterrey have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- Monterrey haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Santos Laguna | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 36 |
| 2 | Necaxa | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 31 |
| 3 | America | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 32 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 31 |
| 4 | León | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 36 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 30 |
| 5 | Tigres UANL | 17 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 24 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 29 |
| 6 | Querétaro | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 28 |
| 7 | Morelia | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 30 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 27 |
| 8 | Monterrey | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 24 |
| 9 | Tijuana | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 34 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 22 | -9 | 24 |
| 10 | Pumas UNAM | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 23 |
| 11 | Pachuca | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 30 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 22 |
| 12 | Guadalajara | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 17 | -2 | 22 |
| 13 | Atlas | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -5 | 21 |
| 14 | Cruz Azul | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 14 | -1 | 20 |
| 15 | Atletico San Luis | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 28 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 13 | -7 | 20 |
| 16 | Juárez | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 18 | -9 | 18 |
| 17 | Toluca | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 | -10 | 16 |
| 18 | Puebla | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 31 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -14 | 14 |
| 19 | Veracruz | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 42 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 21 | -32 | 8 |