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Club Tijuana and Club America square off for a place in the Liga MX Apertura playoffs when they meet in the Play-In at the Estadio Caliente on Thursday. Both sides head into this crunch tie off the back of contrasting results, with André Jardine’s men suffering a heavy defeat against Toluca.
Club Tijuana turned in a resilient team display in the Apertura regular season finale as they fought back from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over 10-man Puebla last time out.
With that result, Francisco Londono’s side finished the campaign unbeaten in seven of their final eight matches, claiming four wins and three draws since late September.
Despite their strong late-season form, Tijuana failed to secure an automatic playoff spot as they finished seventh in the standings, two points and one place above Thursday’s visitors.
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Meanwhile, Club America’s quest for a guaranteed spot in the playoff came to an end last time out when they suffered a humbling 4-0 loss against Toluca in the final game of the regular season.
Before that, Jardine’s men were on a run of three wins on the bounce and unbeaten in six consecutive matches, claiming four wins and two draws since the start of October.
Club America will be backing themselves to reach the playoff on Thursday as they journey to the Estadio Caliente, where they are unbeaten in five of their last six visits, picking up three wins and two draws since January 2020.
Club Tijuana vs Club America Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 16 wins from the last 30 meetings between the sides, Club America boast a clear upper hand in the history of this fixture.
- Club Tijuana have picked up six wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on eight occasions.
- Club America have failed to win five of their most recent six away games in Liga MX, losing twice and claiming three draws since the start of September.
- Tijuana are unbeaten in nine of their last 10 competitive home games, picking up seven wins and two draws since the third week of April.
Club Tijuana vs Club America Prediction
Given the stakes of the game, we expect Club Tijuana and Club America to go all out as they look to secure a playoff spot.
Jardine’s men are firm favorites on paper and we are backing them to come away with the desired result at the Estadio Caliente.
Prediction: Club Tijuana 1-2 Club America
Club Tijuana vs Club America Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Club America to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in five of Tijuana’s last seven games)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have also scored in five of the hosts’ last seven outings)
