I’m here to break down the highly anticipated matchup between Club Tijuana and Club America in Liga MX action. These two powerhouse teams will square off at Estadio Caliente on Thursday, November 21, with kickoff scheduled for 10:00 PM ET.
According to the latest simulations from Dimers’ advanced Liga MX model, Club America is the most likely winner of this clash, with a 44.7% chance of victory. Club Tijuana has a 30.8% chance of winning, while there’s a 24.5% chance of a draw.
“Using the latest data, our experts simulated the Club Tijuana-Club America game 10,000 times,” said Dave Garofolo from Dimers. “Taking into account the most current updates and numerous additional factors, our prediction gives Club Tijuana a 30.8% chance of winning, Club America a 44.7% chance, and a 24.5% chance of a draw.” For a closer look at the matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Club Tijuana vs. Club America predictions page.
Game Day Details:
- Who: Club Tijuana vs. Club America
- Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00 PM PT
- Venue: Estadio Caliente
Regarding América’s journey to the Liguilla, they were on the verge of securing a direct ticket, but a recent defeat against Toluca has forced them into the Play-In round. The Eagles will have to face Xolos de Tijuana with the obligation to get a victory.
Since 2023, the Play-In stage has taken the place of the Liga MX play-off system. It’s a three-match qualifying system that determines the last two teams that will advance to the quarterfinals.
América, currently 8th in the standings, will have to face 7th-placed Xolos de Tijuana in the first Play-In match. A victory would give the Águilas a ticket to the Liguilla, but a defeat would force them to wait for the winner of the tie between Chivas and Atlas.
To make matters more challenging for América, they could be missing up to 8 players due to international call-ups, including key names like Luis Ángel Malgón, Israel Reyes, Henry Martín, and Cristian Borja.
Needless to say, this will be a must-win situation for the storied Club America as they look to keep their Apertura 2024 campaign alive. Be sure to tune in on Thursday night for what promises to be an electric Liga MX clash at Estadio Caliente.