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AI predicts Toluca will beat Monterrey in Leagues Cup final

From El Universal · () Spanish

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  • Toluca and Monterrey will meet in the Leagues Cup 2026 final, with one set to become the first Mexican champion under the tournament’s new format.
  • An AI analysis gave Toluca a 55% chance of winning, compared with 45% for Monterrey.
  • The most likely scoreline was a 2-1 Toluca victory, with a 27% probability.

Artificial intelligence has picked Toluca as the favorite to win the Leagues Cup 2026 final against Monterrey.

The two Liga MX clubs will meet Sunday at Shell Energy Stadium, with the winner set to become the first Mexican champion under the competition’s new format, which brings together clubs from Liga MX and Major League Soccer.

The AI forecast gave Toluca a 55% chance of winning, compared with 45% for Monterrey. It leaned toward the Diablos Rojos after their 2-0 victory over León. Monterrey reached the final after drawing 2-2 with América and winning the deciding penalty shootout.

The most likely individual result was Toluca beating Monterrey 2-1, with a 27% probability. A 1-0 Toluca win followed at 18%, while a 1-1 draw leading to a Toluca victory on penalties stood at 15%. Other projections included a 2-0 Toluca win at 10%, a 2-1 Monterrey victory at 12%, and a 1-0 Monterrey win at 8%.

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