This year's Leagues Cup features two all-Mexican semi-finals, with MLS teams' three-year dominance in the competition set to end and a new name likely to lift the trophy.
The second of those semi-finals sees Club America face Monterrey at Dignity Health Sports Park in California, with a place in the final at stake. The Aguilas finished second in the league phase, while Monterrey came fourth.
The pair both overcame MLS opponents in the knockout phase to reach this point.
Club America vs. Monterrey Betting Picks and Predictions
Club America (+125)
No team in Mexican soccer history has won more trophies than Club America but the Leagues Cup has eluded them.
They fell at the semi-final stage of the inaugural edition of this tournament in 2019 but look unlikely to do so this time around as they take on fellow Mexican side Monterrey in the last four, with the winner meeting Leon or Toluca.
The Aguilas have been in fine form this season and a penalty shootout defeat to Austin in the league phase of this competition is their only loss in 10 games, winning eight of those matches.
Club America finished second of the Mexican sides in the league phase of this competition and followed that with a 2-0 win over Columbus Crew in the quarter-finals.
They currently top Liga MX and should be too strong for Monterrey, who have not been at their best domestically.
The Rayados have lost four of their 10 games this season, including two of their last three, and currently sit ninth in Liga MX.
Monterrey finished fourth in the league phase of this competition before squeezing past Chicago Fire 2-1 in the last eight thanks to a late Orbelin Pineda winner.
Defending has been an issue for them. They have conceded in their last seven games and have leaked six goals in their last three. That looks set to be a big issue against a Club America side that has been so solid at the back.
Guillermo Almada's men have conceded only once in their last four matches, with Israel Reyes and Sebastian Caceres forming a formidable central defensive partnership.
That could be the difference between the two teams and Club America are fancied to win this one on the money line. They have won the last two head-to-heads, and given their current form, it's hard to fade them in this all-Mexican battle.
Brian Rodriguez to score at any time (+175)
Club America have been impressive in 2026, with star Uruguayan winger Brian Rodriguez leading the way.
The 26-year-old has scored five goals and registered four assists already this season, leading the team in both categories.
He could provide the attacking spark to see his team get the better of a Monterrey side who have conceded six in their last three outings. Take Rodriguez to score in this semi-final.
Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals (+100)
Monterrey have looked good in attack but have struggled defensively and that could be their downfall again in this semi-final.
Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals has landed in eight of their 10 games this season.
Expect both teams to play on the front foot, which could lead to an exciting game with goalmouth action at each end.
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Club America vs. Monterrey Match Result odds
Club America | +125 |
Tie | +230 |
Monterrey | +225 |
Club America vs. Monterrey Player Props
Anytime goalscorer
Henry Martin | +125 |
Hugo Cuypers | +140 |
Jose Zuniga | +160 |
Brian Rodriguez | +175 |
Lucas Ocampos | +188 |
Diego Rossi | +188 |
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