On Sunday, September 14, Tigres will play against León in the eighth round of Liga MX. Here’s a look at the form of both teams and a match prediction.
Match preview
Tigres have had a strong start to the season, earning 13 points from six league matches under Guido Pizarro. They have one loss, one draw, and four wins. The team has scored 16 goals and conceded 8, currently placing them fourth in the league standings.
They also reached the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup but lost to Inter Miami (1-2). Their matches in the tournament were exciting and featured a lot of goals and open play.
León also took part in the Leagues Cup but faced three straight losses, exiting with an aggregate score of 1-5.
In the league, their form is improving: in the last four matchdays, they only lost to Monterrey (1-3) and have two wins and one draw. Under Eduardo Berizzo, León currently holds the tenth position with 10 points from seven matches.
Probable lineups
Tigres: Guzmán, Aquino, Romulo, Purata, Garza, Brunetta, Fontes, Laínez, Correa, Herrera, López
León: García, Santos, Barreiro, Bellón, Reyes, Fonseca, Echeverría, Alvarado, Cruz, Díaz, Mori
Match facts and head-to-head
- In their last five meetings, both teams have won twice, with one draw.
- Tigres have scored in 10 consecutive matches, with over 2.5 goals in nine of their last ten games.
- León have conceded goals in six of their last eight matches.
Prediction
This match is likely to be high-scoring as both teams are in need of a win, and neither defense has been particularly strong. Previous encounters between these teams often result in many goals. Prediction: bet on over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.55.