On Friday, November 1, 2024, at precisely 21:05 hrs, Tigres UANL will face off against the Xolos of Tijuana in the fifteenth round of the Apertura 2024 tournament. The game will air at 11:00 p.m. ET. Tigres UANL currently sits third on the Liga MX table with 27 points in 14 matches due to having eight wins, three draws and three defeats on the campaign. Tijuana, meanwhile, is sat just two spots behind Tigres, placing fifth overall with 25 points in 14 matches. Tijuana is 7-4-3 on the season with a plus-one goal differential, to Tigres’ plus-six goal differential.
Most recently, Tigres defeated Pachuca 2-1 despite a 93rd-minute red card to Javier Aquino, an infraction that will leave him suspended for the matchup against Tijuana. Scoring in the match for Tigres were Juan Brunetta and Ozziel Herrera. Tijuana, on the other hand, just drew 0-0 against Atlas after just having drawn 2-2 against mighty Club America, setting up an important matchup tonight against Tigres for playoff positioning.
Tigres UANL vs. Club Tijuana: Key Players
Tigres UANL
The Argentine goalkeeper is undoubtedly one of the most important players for Tigres. His presence will be crucial for the auriazules to secure points this coming Friday when they visit the Xolos of Tijuana. The Brazilian center-back will be key to ensuring that Tigres maintains some solidity at the back. He has shown some promising moments throughout the tournament, although at times his somewhat rough tackles could land him in hot water with the referees.
Uriel Antuna's quality is beyond question. He was a positive signing for Tigres, yet he has struggled to make his mark effectively on the pitch. Last Saturday, against Pachuca’s Tuzos, 'Brujo' came on as a substitute and was booed by a significant portion of his own fans. Fans are hopeful that Friday's match against Tijuana will see Uriel shine for the first time in the Tigres UANL colors. The number ten for Tigres, André-Pierre Gignac, despite being thirty-eight years old, remains one of the most influential players in the auriazul squad. His presence in the box always poses a threat to opponents.
When Sebastián Córdova was at his career peak, Tigres swept past every opponent in their path, claiming the Mexican football championship. Fans are eager for Sebastián to rediscover his form and help Tigres return from Estadio Caliente with a victory.
Club Tijuana
Christian Rivera had limited minutes in Tijuana's previous match and went scoreless, but he is the team's goal scorer and can make a comeback at any time - he scored in four of the team's seven home games.
Tigres UANL vs. Club Tijuana: Match Preview
Tigres has been fighting at the top of the table throughout the tournament, and although they have recently suffered two consecutive losses, in midweek they returned to winning ways by beating Pachuca by a score of 2-1 - and thus reached eight victories, the third highest number of wins in the competition. It is worth mentioning that five of those eight victories came after halftime with the score level.
A vibrant duel is expected against an opponent that is undefeated at home and one that has experienced problems in its recent away performances, since the university team has lost two away matches in a row. In fact, their three losses in the competition have all been on the road. Moreover, in the last five years they have won only once at this venue.
Club Tijuana drew with Atlas in midweek by a 0-0 score, and although they only managed to get one unit, they managed to extend their unbeaten streak to five games their longest streak in the tournament. The team coached by Juan Carlos Osorio is doing well by winning 50% of its total games played, however, in order to stay in the Playoff positions it needs to get back to three points, but it will not have an easy road as it will face another rival that is among the top five in the general table, Tigres UANL. Xolos' home, the Caliente Stadium, has become a complicated stage for the opponents who have played there in the last six months, as no one has been able to beat them here since April and they are on an eight-match unbeaten streak. Another interesting fact about the team from the border is that they have scored at least one goal in 14 of their 15 home games this calendar year - all in a row.
Tigres UANL vs. Club Tijuana: Prediction
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced Liga MX model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts Tigres UANL as the most likely winner of today's game. Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Club Tijuana-Tigres UANL game 10,000 times.
Taking into account the most current updates and numerous additional factors, our prediction gives Club Tijuana a 30.3% chance of winning, Tigres UANL a 45.4% chance, and a 24.3% chance of a draw. Friday's game between Club Tijuana and Tigres UANL at Estadio Caliente is scheduled to commence at 11:05PM ET.
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Tigres UANL vs. Club Tijuana: Odds
Conclusion
According to our computer model, Club Tijuana has a 30.3% win probability on Friday, Tigres UANL has a 45.4% win probability, and there is a 24.3% chance that the game will end in a draw. AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Club Tijuana vs. Tigres UANL insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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