In the upcoming Liga MX clash, Club Tijuana will host CD Guadalajara at Estadio Caliente.
This highly anticipated match on Friday offers a chance for Tijuana to achieve a historical feat by winning their opening two matches of an Apertura campaign for the first time.
Team Form and Recent Performances
Club Tijuana
Club Tijuana, known as La Jauria, began their Apertura season with a narrow 2-1 victory against Queretaro.
This win marked a positive start for new manager Juan Carlos Osorio, the first time Tijuana has won their opening game since July 2020.
Historically, Tijuana's strength lies in their home performances, having secured all six of their victories in the Apertura phase last season at Estadio Caliente.
Notably, Tijuana is unbeaten in matches where they score first, a trend they will look to continue.
CD Guadalajara
On the other hand, CD Guadalajara, or Chivas, had a disappointing start to their campaign with a goalless draw against Toluca.
Despite their struggles in front of goal, Chivas have been solid defensively, maintaining clean sheets in their last four Liga MX matches.
Under the guidance of Fernando Gago, Chivas aim to regain their attacking form.
Historically, Guadalajara has had the upper hand in this fixture, unbeaten in their last nine league matches against Tijuana.
Team News
Club Tijuana
Tijuana will be without Argentine midfielder Carlos Valenzuela, sidelined with a knee injury until late August.
In their opening match, new midfielder Domingo Blanco scored the decisive goal, showcasing his impact on the team.
Forward Carlos Gonzalez also found the net early in the game, emphasizing Tijuana's attacking potential.
CD Guadalajara
Chivas introduced several new faces in their starting lineup last week, including Erick Gutierrez, Cade Cowell, Carlos Cisneros, and Mexican national team top scorer Chicharito.
Goalkeeper Raul Rangel has been a standout performer, maintaining clean sheets in consecutive matches.
Prediction
Despite Guadalajara's experience and quality, their recent struggles in front of goal may continue.
Tijuana, buoyed by their opening win and strong home form, are poised to capitalise.
We predict a narrow 1-0 victory for Club Tijuana, leveraging their dynamic and creative playstyle to secure the points.
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