Evenly matched teams: Guadalajara vs Tigres UANL match preview

Tigres UANL have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 800 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

It's no vacation for neither Guadalajara nor Tigres UANL as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

Guadalajara form and stats

When playing at home in the Liga MX, Guadalajara, who have the fewest conceded goals (9) in Liga MX, have managed 3 wins, 4 draws and suffered 1 defeat from 8 games. It’s been three wins in a row for Guadalajara here at Estadio AKRON, hoping to make this one the fourth consecutive victory.

The Guadalajara regulars enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Puebla and win 1-0. Vega, who usually features in attack, was the declared top player for the side in that game, and was presented with a rating of 8.15 (out of 10). Vega scored one goal, hit two key passes, dribled past the opponent 3 of 6 times and had 22 successful passes (of 25 total).

This is expected to be a close game, with Guadalajara perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Guadalajara as a small favourite), we find 15 games. Guadalajara has won 5 of these, drawn 5 and lost 5.

Guadalajara are traveling soon after this match as the Liga MX match at America awaits in four days.

Guadalajara aren't scoring a lot here at Estadio AKRON in the league, with only 6 goals from 8 games. It's worth mentioning that 5 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Defensively Guadalajara have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (3 in 8 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Tigres UANL form and stats

As the visiting team matches, Tigres UANL, who have the fewest scored goals (4) away in Liga MX, have produced an overall stat of 2-2-2 so far.

Tigres might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Leon proved too strong as Tigres UANL slumped to a 0-1 defeat in front of their own fans at Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León. Angulo was the top performer of the team in that game with a match score of 7.42. The defender Angulo won 11 of 15 duels.

As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found 18 similar matches played by Tigres UANL in our archives, and the results are: 7 wins for Tigres UANL, 5 draws and 6 defeats.

Low on goals? 10 of this team's most recent 13 league fixtures have seen two or less goals.

The schedule is very tough for Tigres UANL now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Liga MX game at Puebla is waiting in only three days.

Many goals are not expected from the visiting Tigres as they have only managed to score 4 times from 6 away games in the league. It's worth mentioning that 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. It's not easy to score on Tigres UANL as they have only conceded 5 goals from these away games. It's worth mentioning that 3 of these goals has been conceded in their last three away matches.

Head 2 Head

Statistics for the former ten meetings featuring these two participants are: two wins for Guadalajara, two draws and six wins for Tigres UANL. Over 2,5 goals: five times; under 2,5 goals: five games.

Top Goalscorers

Á. Zaldívar Caviedes 3 goals

E. Vega Rojas 3 goals

Guadalajara missing players

Tigres UANL missing players