The stage is set for Liga MX and Puebla - Tijuana. In this preview and prediction you'll get stats, previous results, analysis, tendencies and news!
- Puebla have the most conceded goals in the second half (41) in Liga MX
- Tijuana have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
It should be mentioned that Tijuana play their home matches on artifical turf, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on grass. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Tijuana on grass are 4 victories, 8 draws and 17 defeats from 29 games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 23-57. You can compare this with overall results below.
Tijuana have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 2800 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Puebla form and stats
3-5-1 (win-draw-lost) are the Liga MX numbers at home for Puebla so far this season. Puebla are very eager to stop a potential losing streak at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, having lost their two previous games here.
No payout for Puebla in their previous match, an away game at Tigres UANL that ended in defeat 0-1. González (midfield) was the top team player in that game with a rating of 7.45/10. González hit one key pass, dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times and had 46 successful passes (of 54 total).
Before that, Puebla played out a draw 1-1 when visiting Necaxa.Puebla has scored 13 league goals at home this season, in 9 matches. 11 goals have been conceded. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
Tijuana form and stats
There's been little loot from Tijuana's travels as they have only collected 9 points from 9 away games in the Liga MX. Tijuana only have 2 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 3 draws.
Tijuana's last game ended in a draw, the home match versus Leon that finished 0-0. Goalkeeper Rodríguez made a total of eight saves, making him a hero against Leon. Heavily contributing to the draw after 90 minutes. Rodríguez (goalkeeper) was the best performer with a rating of 8.83. Rodríguez topped it up with a clean sheet.
Preceding that game was the away victory against Mazatlan with the score of 2-1.Tijuana's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 17 goals from these trips.
Head 2 Head
Tijuana - Puebla 3-3 was the product when this pair of participants previously did battle, some time ago this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Puebla two wins, three draws and Tijuana five victories. As for goals, four matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), six games had two or less. The games between these sides have sometimes been aggressive, having seen 5 sending-offs from the last ten duels.
Top Goalscorers
  M. Barragán Negrete 11 goals |   L. Rodríguez 6 goals |  A. Canelo 6 goals |
Puebla missing players
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| Puebla | Tijuana | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 36 | 18 | 5 | Played | P | 5 | 16 | 33 |
| 9 | 6 | 3 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 13 | 6 | 1 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 14 | 6 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 9 | 14 |
| 49 | 24 | 7 | Scored | S | 6 | 16 | 35 |
| 65 | 30 | 6 | Conceded | C | 9 | 33 | 54 |
| 97% | 94% | 80% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 94% | 91% |
| 83% | 83% | 80% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 88% | 85% |
| 56% | 67% | 60% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 80% | 69% | 48% |
| 42% | 39% | 40% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 31% | 21% |
| 19% | 6% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | 12% |
| 69% | 72% | 40% | BTTS | BTTS | 80% | 69% | 58% |
| 14% | 22% | 40% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 6% | 21% |
| 19% | 11% | 40% | Failed to Score | F T | 20% | 31% | 30% |
| 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.4 | 3.9 | 5.1 |
| 5.4 | 4 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7.2 | 7 | 5.9 |
| 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.6 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 12.1 | 13.7 | 15.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.8 | 11.1 | 13.3 |
| 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.8 |
| 33% | 30% | 44% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 35% | 33% | 28% |
| 15.3 | 14.2 | 14.8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 15 | 15.8 | 13.8 |
| 5 | 4 | 4.4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5 | 5.7 | 5 |
- Puebla have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Puebla have the most conceded goals in the second half (41) in Liga MX
- Tijuana have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Tijuana have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Tijuana have won significantly less corners away then at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | America | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 38 |
| 2 | Monterrey | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 35 |
| 3 | Santos Laguna | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 33 |
| 4 | Pachuca | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 28 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 32 |
| 5 | Tigres UANL | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 30 |
| 6 | Toluca | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 27 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 27 |
| 7 | Cruz Azul | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 34 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 22 | -8 | 24 |
| 8 | Puebla | 17 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 25 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 22 |
| 9 | Guadalajara | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 22 |
| 10 | Leon | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 15 | -4 | 22 |
| 11 | Juarez | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -1 | 19 |
| 12 | Necaxa | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | -7 | 19 |
| 13 | Atlético San Luis | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -8 | 18 |
| 14 | Mazatlan | 17 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -7 | 17 |
| 15 | Tijuana | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 17 | -12 | 17 |
| 16 | Pumas UNAM | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 31 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 16 | -10 | 14 |
| 17 | Atlas | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 17 | -11 | 13 |
| 18 | Queretaro | 17 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 35 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 22 | -17 | 9 |
