Puebla 1-4 Monterrey: result and AI prediction
Puebla – Monterrey, Liga MX, Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 02:00 AM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Puebla is #12 in the table (16 pts) and Monterrey #8 (17 pts). Puebla has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Puebla 0, draws 2, Monterrey 4. Their last meeting, on April 22, 2026, ended Monterrey 2-1 Puebla.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Puebla return home needing to arrest a winless league run, while Monterrey arrive with momentum after their victory over Pachuca and a more reliable recent scoring rhythm. The visitors’ main advantage is their ability to create wide overloads, especially through Ocampos, but their short recovery period after Sunday’s fixture gives Puebla an opening late on. Puebla’s route is a disciplined midfield block followed by quick, direct attacks rather than an extended possession contest. Team news remains important because Monterrey have late fitness concerns and Puebla’s doubtful wide options could reduce their transition threat.
Head-to-head analysis
Monterrey have had the better of this matchup lately, winning the last two meetings. Puebla have nevertheless shown greater resistance at the Cuauhtémoc than in Monterrey, so venue context matters more than the overall series alone.
Injuries and absences
Puebla’s doubts around Sanabria, Velasco and Navarro could thin their options for width and late attacking changes. Monterrey’s Djurdjević remains a fitness concern, but the reported recent XI still gives Matías Almeyda alternatives in the forward line.
Form (last 5)
Puebla vs Monterrey stats
| Puebla | Monterrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 12 | 11 |
| Goals scored | 12 | 19 |
| Goals conceded | 13 | 16 |
| Clean sheets | 3 | 3 |
Last meetings
- 2026-04-22Monterrey 2-1 Puebla
- 2025-08-30Puebla 2-4 Monterrey
- 2025-01-13Monterrey 1-1 Puebla
- 2024-08-17Puebla 1-2 Monterrey
- 2024-01-14Monterrey 2-0 Puebla
- 2023-10-04Puebla 1-1 Monterrey

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