Tigres UANL VS Guadalajara Prediction: Can the Visitors Swing Momentum in their Favor?

In the upcoming fixture, Liga MX, Tigres UANL will be hosting Guadalajara for the first leg of the Clausura final at the University Stadium in San Nicolás de los Garza. With both teams coming off fantastic performances in the past, the upcoming matchup is likely to bring all the action, determination, and aggression into play. The two finalists last played against each other in February this year, and Guadalajara won (1-2). With Tigres playing at home, the upcoming matchup could have an element of home support. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup, possible odds, and best betting tips. 

Going in the all-important final, Tigres is coming off a fantastic win against Monterrey (0-1), in which Francisco Cordova scored the only goal of the match in the 79th minute of play, with the assist made by Luis Quinones. With 61% possession and an accurate ball game, Tigres ensured to play sensibly without giving any chances to the opposition. Though Monterrey dominated teams when playing at home, Tigres got better of them on the all-important day. In the last 10 matches played, Tigres UANL has produced 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 defeats. When playing at home, Tigres UANL averages 1.30 goals per game in the last 10 fixtures. In comparison to the scoring average, Tigres has allowed goals at an average of 1.10 goals per game. With an average possession of 59% in the last 10 home matches, Tigres is likely to dominate the visitors tomorrow. With Andre-Pierre Gignac leading the goal-scoring with 8 goals so far, Tigres will be depending on his performance as well. 

Though Guadalajara carries an inconsistent match form in the all-important final, it is coming off a fantastic and unpredicted win against Club America. Ronaldo Cisneros, Alan Mozo, and Jesus Orozco managed to upset Club America and its robust defense in the competition. With 6 shots on target and 58% ball possession, Guadalajara simply outclassed the hosts in the semi-final fixture. Guadalajara has scored 2 or more goals in 6 of the last 10 away fixtures, which makes them likely to score at least a goal or two against Tigres. With 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 defeats in the last 10 matches played, Guadalajara has produced a better performance compared to Tigres. In terms of scoring in away fixtures, Guadalajara averages 1.50 goals in the last 10 away outings. Compared to the scoring average, Guadalajara has conceded goals at an average of 1.00 goals per game. With the likes of Jose Macias, Carlos Antuna, and Jesus Orozco in the lineup, the visitors are looking to make an early impression at the final stage. 

Considering the decent and much-improved scoring average of Guadalajara in away fixtures, I am backing the hosts to win or the match to end in a draw, with both teams scoring a goal each. Guadalajara has allowed four, and Tigres has allowed five goals in the last five matches played, which tells us that the defense of the two competing teams will be spot-on tomorrow. I am predicting a final total of under 2.5 goals at the end of 90 minutes of play. 

• Double Chance - Draw or Guadalajara for 1.80
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.5
• Cup Winner - Team Guadalajara for 2