Club America vs. Tigres UANL Odds, Prediction, Picks

Club America vs. Tigres UANL Predictions

Club America may not have gotten the best-case scenario they would have aimed for before the first leg of the final. However, it is not the worst result either because the 13-time Liga MX champions will be at home for the decisive second leg. After dodging defeat on the road yet again this season, winning at home in front of their supporters will be the perfect way to end the title drought.

Tigres UANL will be happy with what they got, considering their performance on paper and on the pitch. It was an evenly balanced contest, and the defending champions kept five of their ten attempts on target. The team will be disappointed that they could only convert one of those into something meaningful. The defense looked quite staunch and may not have conceded a goal had there been no penalty, as Club America got just two shots on target in the match.

A draw in the first leg was the most likely result, and now the ball is in Club America’s court. The 13-time champions may not have gained an advantage on the road, but a draw is good enough for them as they can mop up the pieces in their own backyard to clinch their 14th Liga MX title.

After securing a draw in the first leg of the final, Club America has extended their unbeaten streak against Tigres UANL in Liga MX to ten games. In these ten games, the 13-time champions have won eight and drawn two.

The two draws have come in the last two games, and both were at the Estadio Universitario. In Club America’s playground, Tigres’ last win came in the Apertura 2019 playoff quarterfinal first leg. However, they were eventually eliminated after losing the second leg.

Club America Need To Apply The Final Touch

The performance of Club America in the final third of the first leg was quite subpar, and the club cannot afford to replicate that attacking performance in the upcoming match. The hosts spurned a couple of good opportunities against the Tigres and could have nabbed a win.

Many opportunities came in the first half, and a majority of the attacks originated from the flanks. However, either the crosses were poor or the shots were wayward. In the second leg, the 13-time champions will need to get their cutting edge back to clinch the title.

Uruguayan Defender Is At The Top Of His Game  

The Tigres attack was rendered ineffective in the first leg, primarily due to the stellar performance of Sebastian Caceres.

The 24-year-old center-back won all the aerial and ground duels he was involved in and kept the Tigres attack at bay on multiple instances. Another robust performance like that could help Club America secure the trophy with a clean sheet.

Winger Desperate To Bounce Back  

After scoring nine goals and nabbing five assists in 19 appearances, Julian Quinones is aiming to finish as Club America’s top scorer in his debut season.

However, the winger has fired blanks in the last two games and attempted just one long-range shot on target in the last match. In the final game of the season, Quinones will be eager to finish the season on a high with a goal and a winner’s medal.

Tigres UANL Still In The Final   

The chances of Tigres UANL retaining their Liga MX title this Apertura season may have dropped after the outcome of the first leg. Despite that, the visitors are still in the game and have the potential to cause an upset in the second leg.

Tigres put five shots on target, but they were either tame or well-saved by the keeper. In the second leg, the Tigres will hope that Lady Luck is with them as they push for their ninth Liga MX title.

Winger Could Be Fit For The Second Leg  

In the first leg, Tigres missed the services of Luis Quinones. On paper, the Colombian has only scored two and assisted four goals in 18 appearances, but his presence in the game has been a massive boost for his club.

Currently recovering from a thigh injury, Quinones may feature in the crucial second-leg encounter and may also make his mark with a critical contribution.

Major Defensive Concern For Tigres UANL

At the end of the first half, Tigres defender Samir went down because of an injury and had to be replaced by Diego Reyes for the rest of the game.

The Brazilian center-back has been an authoritative figure in Tigres’ backline and if he does not recover before the second leg, the visitors could be extremely vulnerable at the back.