Leon vs Monterrey Prediction 12 August 2025
📣 The clash between Leon and Monterrey is set to be a highlight of the upcoming Liga MX round. Leon find themselves in a tough spot, having lost 9 of their last 10 matches, which is evident in their league standings. Meanwhile, Monterrey are displaying more consistent form and currently sit in fifth place. How will their head-to-head battle unfold? Check out our prediction!
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place in April, ending in a 2-0 defeat for León. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (León were the home side):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of the official clashes between León and Monterrey:
- 28 matches played;
- home wins - 8, away wins - 14, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 36 for León, 52 for Monterrey;
- average first-half total - 1.25, second-half total - 1.89;
- average total goals per match - 3.14.
Head-to-head statistics Leon - Monterrey

Leon Team Overview
The team's last official match took place in the Leagues Cup against Columbus Crew. The game concluded with a 1-0 victory for the American side.
Here are the match statistics (León vs Columbus Crew):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 1;
- fouls: 17 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
León are going through a rough patch, struggling to find their rhythm. Currently, they sit in 15th place in the Liga MX standings, grappling with significant issues both in attack and defense. They average just 0.67 goals scored per match while conceding 1.67 goals.
Match Results: Leon

CF Monterrey Team Overview
The visitors' last official match was in the Leagues Cup against Charlotte. The Mexican side suffered a 0-2 defeat.
Here are the match stats (Monterrey vs Charlotte):
- possession percentage: 68% vs 32%;
- corners: 9 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Monterrey are making a confident push in the Liga MX, aiming for a top spot in the standings. Their style of play is well-balanced, showcasing strong performances both in attack, with an average of 1.33 goals per match, and in defense, conceding the same number of goals per game.
Match Results: CF Monterrey
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 28;
- Home wins - 8, Away wins - 14, Draws - 6.
Stats: Leon vs Monterrey
- Matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- Wins: 1 vs 2;
- Win percentage: 33% vs 67%;
- Losses: 2 vs 1;
- Draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 1 vs 4;
- Losses: 9 vs 4;
- Draws: 0 vs 2.
- Leon have lost 6 of their last 7 matches (Liga MX).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average goals scored by home team - 1.29, away team - 1.86;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.14;
- Both teams scored: overall - 17 times; at home team's ground - 7 times.
- Total under 2.5 goals has occurred in the last 5 head-to-head matches at the home ground (Liga MX).
Corners Prediction
Leon: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 3.33; at home - 4.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.9; at home - 4.
Monterrey: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 6.33, away - 5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5; away - 4.2.
- Total under 9.5 corners has occurred in 9 of Leon's last 10 home matches (Liga MX).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.72 (1.36 for home team and 1.36 for away team);
- Average total yellow cards at home ground - 3.07 (1.14 for home team and 1.93 for away team).
Leon: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 1.67; at home - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.3; at home - 2.
Monterrey: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 2.67, away - 2.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.9; away - 2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 28;
- Both teams scored overall - 17 times;
- At home team's ground - 7 times.
Stats: Leon vs Monterrey
- Total matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 1;
- BTTS for Leon at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS for Monterrey away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS for Leon at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS for Monterrey away - 1 (20%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of the teams and their head-to-head statistics, a low-scoring affair with a total of under 2.5 goals is anticipated. This is supported by a series of five similar matches at León's ground under comparable circumstances. Monterrey's solid defense will pose a significant challenge for the hosts' attack, while León's frequent home defeats with low scores on both sides only reinforce this prediction.