The upcoming Liga MX clash between UANL Tigres and Club Tijuana is set to be an exciting match, with both teams eager to secure important points in the race for the top spots. Scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Universitario stadium, UANL Tigres are currently in second place with six points from three games, while Club Tijuana sits in seventh place with four points.
Tigres UANL vs Tijuana
The two teams, Tigres and Tijuana, have faced off 28 times in total. Tigres have the upper hand with 16 wins, while Tijuana has won 4 of those encounters. Eight matches have ended in a draw. On average, their head-to-head matches have seen a combined 2.21 goals per game. In the current season, Tigres have averaged 1.44 goals per match, while Tijuana has slightly edged them with an average of 1.46 goals per game.
Tigres are heading into this match after a 1-1 draw against CD Guadalajara in their recent Liga MX fixture. In that game, Tigres had 54% possession and registered 15 attempts on goal, with 2 on target. Guadalajara, on the other hand, had 15 shots, 5 of which were on target.
Club Tijuana, in contrast, come into this match following a 2-1 win over Querétaro FC in their last Liga MX outing. Tijuana dominated possession with 76% and fired 24 shots at goal, 7 of which were on target. Querétaro managed 9 shots on goal, with 6 of them hitting the target.
Statistics for the match:
In recent games, Tigres de la UANL have struggled to keep clean sheets. They’ve conceded in 5 of their last 6 matches, allowing 7 goals in total. However, their record against Club Tijuana is strong, as they remain unbeaten in their last 2 encounters in the league and are currently on an 11-match unbeaten streak at home in the league.
On the other hand, Club Tijuana’s recent matches have seen plenty of goals, with three or more goals scored in 5 of their last 6 games. The average number of goals per match during this period is 3.33, with Tijuana contributing an average of 1.83 goals per game. Despite this attacking form, Tijuana has struggled on the road against Tigres, failing to win in their last 7 league visits to Tigres’ home ground. Additionally, they are without a win in their last 3 away matches in the league.
What is the Prediction?
Looking at recent form, UANL Tigres have been consistent, with two wins, two draws, and just one defeat in their last five matches across all competitions. Their attack has been solid, scoring five goals while conceding only two. In contrast, Club Tijuana has shown more inconsistency with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five games. Given both teams’ recent performances, the upcoming match between Tigres and Tijuana promises to be an exciting one. With Tigres’ attacking strength and Tijuana’s tendency to score, our prediction for the game is that both teams will find the back of the net. Our prediction for the game is: both teams to score – yes.
Summary
Match: Tigres UANL vs Tijuana
Bet: both teams to score – yes
Odds: -127 / 1.79
