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Monterrey vs Atletico San Luis preview: next match details and prediction

The next Monterrey match in the Liga MX Apertura 2026 sees them host Atletico San Luis at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. This Monterrey vs Atletico San Luis preview focuses on a fixture scheduled for 31 August 2026, with kick-off at 02:10 UTC, as part of the Apertura - 6 round.

Monterrey go into this home game sitting 8th in the Apertura standings and targeting points to consolidate a place in the Liga MX (Apertura - Play Offs: Quarter-finals) positions. Atletico San Luis arrive in 16th, looking to turn draws into wins and climb away from the lower reaches of the table. With contrasting form and a rich recent head-to-head history, this clash at Estadio BBVA is a key date for fans wondering when Monterrey play next and how Atletico San Luis will respond.

Match details: date, kick-off & venue

  • Competition: Liga MX, Apertura - 6
  • Date / Kick-off: 2026-08-31T02:10:00Z
  • Venue: Estadio BBVA, Monterrey
  • Status: Not Started

Standings & form

Monterrey come into this round in 8th place in the Liga MX Apertura table with 9 points from 5 matches. Their overall record stands at 3 wins, 0 draws, 2 defeats, with 12 goals scored and 7 conceded, giving a goal difference of +5. At home they have been perfect so far: 2 wins from 2, scoring 9 and conceding 3. Away from home they have 1 win and 2 losses, with a 3–4 goal record. Their recent form string is LWWLW, underlining a generally positive but slightly inconsistent start.

Atletico San Luis sit 16th with 3 points from their opening 5 fixtures. They are still searching for a first league win of the Apertura, with a record of 0 wins, 3 draws, 2 defeats. They have scored 5 goals and conceded 9, for a goal difference of -4. At home they have drawn two and lost one (3–4 on goals), while away from home they have picked up one draw and one loss, scoring 2 and conceding 5. Their form line of DLDDL shows a side that is hard to beat at times but struggling to turn performances into victories.

From the season statistics, Monterrey have registered 1 clean sheet and have only failed to score once in their five matches, highlighting their attacking threat. They have converted 2 penalties from 2, a 100% success rate from the spot. Atletico San Luis, by contrast, also have 1 clean sheet but have failed to score twice. They have not taken any penalties so far this season. Disciplinary numbers show both sides capable of picking up cards, with Monterrey having received several yellow and red cards across different time ranges, while Atletico San Luis have also collected yellow cards and one red card in the 46–60 minute window.

Head-to-head

  • 2026-04-04: Monterrey 1–2 Atletico San Luis (Liga MX)
  • 2025-07-19: Atletico San Luis 0–1 Monterrey (Liga MX)
  • 2025-02-23: Monterrey 3–1 Atletico San Luis (Liga MX)
  • 2024-12-08: Monterrey 5–1 Atletico San Luis (Liga MX)
  • 2024-12-05: Atletico San Luis 2–1 Monterrey (Liga MX)
  • 2024-10-05: Atletico San Luis 1–0 Monterrey (Liga MX)
  • 2024-01-28: Monterrey 3–1 Atletico San Luis (Liga MX)
  • 2023-12-03: Monterrey 1–1 Atletico San Luis (Liga MX)
  • 2023-11-30: Atletico San Luis 1–0 Monterrey (Liga MX)
  • 2023-07-01: Atletico San Luis 1–1 Monterrey (Liga MX)

The head-to-head record between Monterrey and Atletico San Luis in recent Liga MX meetings has been competitive, with both teams enjoying notable wins. Monterrey have produced some big home victories, including 5–1 and 3–1 scorelines at Estadio BBVA, while Atletico San Luis have claimed important home successes such as 2–1 and 1–0 wins. The most recent clash, in April 2026, ended in a 2–1 away win for Atletico San Luis at Estadio BBVA, underlining that the visitors are capable of causing problems even in Monterrey’s stadium. Draws have also featured, with two 1–1 results showing how tight this fixture can be.

Key players to watch

  • L. Ocampos (Monterrey) — 5 goals and 1 assist so far in the 2026 Liga MX season, making him a major attacking threat from midfield.
  • D. Rossi (Monterrey) — 2 goals and 3 assists, combining creativity and end product in the final third.
  • Rafa Llorente (Atletico San Luis) — 2 goals, providing a key source of scoring for the visitors.

Prediction

The data-driven model for this Monterrey vs Atletico San Luis prediction leans towards a home victory combined with goals. The prediction advice is a “Combo Winner : Monterrey and +2.5 goals”, indicating an expectation of Monterrey to win in a match featuring at least three goals in total. In percentage terms, the model assigns 45% to a Monterrey win, 45% to a draw, and 10% to an Atletico San Luis win. With Monterrey’s strong home record and attacking output set against Atletico San Luis’ search for a first win, the numbers suggest the hosts are favoured but also leave room for a competitive contest at Estadio BBVA.

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