Monterrey risk missing Liga MX playoffs for first time since 2016 ahead of Club America showdown

Monterrey sits outside the playoff picture with an eight-year postseason streak on the line against an in-form America squad boasting the league If at the beginning of the season you were told that Monterrey and Club America would face off more than halfway through the season, it'd be safe to assume that it's a top of the table clash. And to be fair, Club America are holding up their end of the bargain, but this season can't have been worse for Monterrey as they sit two points outside of a playoff place despite significant investment in the team as the hole of German Berterame looms in attack.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 10 | Time: 11:30 a.m. ETLocation: Estadio Banorte — Mexico City, MexicoLive stream: CBS Sports Golazo NetworkOdds: Club America +183; Draw +390; Monterrey +370 Monterrey dipped into Major League Soccer to bolster their attack with Hugo Cuypers and Diego Rossi, but while they aren't having major scoring woes, the defense hasn't been up to par compared to those around them, leading to only one win in their last five matches. In July, a change was made with Maties Almeyda coming in to hopefully shift the attack, but even that hasn't helped kick the team into gear. This team hasn't missed the playoffs since 2016, but their streak is very much