Clash of Struggling Titans in Liga MX Clausura
Two of Mexico’s most underperforming teams face off on February 22 at Estadio Cuauhtémoc as Club Puebla (15th) hosts Club Tijuana (16th) in a critical Liga MX matchup. With both clubs combining for just two wins in 14 total matches this season, this game could determine which organization faces mounting relegation fears.
Desperate Times for Border Rivals
Puebla enters with 5 points from 7 matches after suffering three consecutive home defeats. Their last outing saw a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Atlas despite goals from Ricardo Marín and Efraín Orona. Manager Pablo Guede’s squad averages just 36% possession this season – second-worst in Liga MX.
Tijuana arrives in worse form, carrying a four-game losing streak including a 2-1 collapse against FC Juárez where they dominated possession (62%) but conceded late. Manager Juan Carlos Osorio faces mounting pressure as his team has conceded a league-worst 17 goals.
Historic Rivalry Takes New Twist
The clubs have split their last 10 meetings (4 wins each, 2 draws), but recent history favors Tijuana:
- Tijuana won last two H2H matches (2-1 and 3-1)
- 5 of last 7 meetings saw over 2.5 goals
- 45-37: Tijuana’s all-time goal advantage
Key Players to Watch
| Puebla | Tijuana |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Marín (2 goals) | José Zúñiga (4 goals) |
| Raúl Castillo (3 assists) | Jesús Gómez (3 assists) |
Betting Insights & Predictions
Sportsbooks list Puebla as slight favorites at +145 odds (BetRivers), while over 2.5 goals sits at -138. Our prediction model gives Puebla a 43.86% chance of victory compared to Tijuana’s 33.9%, but defensive vulnerabilities on both sides suggest high-scoring drama:
“This matchup pits Liga MX’s worst defense (Tijuana) against its second-least clinical attack (Puebla). Expect fireworks from desperate teams needing points.” – Liga MX Analytics Team
The game kicks off at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT on February 22, available on TUDN and FuboTV for US viewers.
