Club Tijuana is set to take on Club America at Estadio Caliente in the opening round of the 2026 Liga MX Clausura. The home team had a strong Apertura campaign in the latter half of 2025, finishing seventh in the regular-season standings and securing a spot in the Play-In stage, where they defeated Juarez 3-1. This victory propelled them into the playoffs, where they faced Tigres UANL and achieved an impressive 3-0 win in the first leg of the quarterfinals. However, their journey came to a halt after suffering a 5-0 defeat in the return leg, ending their season.
On the other hand, Club America had a successful regular season, winning 10 out of 17 matches and finishing fourth in the table. Despite a 2-0 loss to Monterrey in the first leg of the quarterfinals, they delivered a strong performance in the second leg, going two goals up before conceding a late goal that ended their title aspirations.
In their head-to-head encounters, Club America has dominated with 18 wins compared to Tijuana’s six victories out of 33 matches. America’s 3-1 triumph in the Apertura campaign extended their unbeaten streak against Tijuana to seven games. Tijuana has struggled to keep clean sheets in their recent matchups, conceding in their last seven games against America.
Tijuana scored 29 goals and conceded 23 in the Apertura regular season, while America netted 33 goals and conceded 18 in the same number of games. The upcoming clash is expected to be closely contested, with Tijuana aiming to capitalize on their home advantage, having been unbeaten at Estadio Caliente last season.
Club America, despite their historical superiority in this fixture, might find it challenging to secure a win on the road, especially after their struggles towards the end of the previous campaign. A draw seems probable in this matchup, with both teams likely to find the back of the net.
Prediction: Club Tijuana 1-1 Club America
Betting Tips:
1. Result: Draw
2. Goals – Over/under 2.5 – Under 2.5 goals
3. Both teams to score: YES
In conclusion, the clash between Club Tijuana and Club America promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams eager to kick off the Clausura season on a positive note. Stay tuned for an action-packed showdown at Estadio Caliente.
Edited by Peter P
