Liga MX Gameweek 7, Apertura

Club America vs NS Club Tijuana

Estadio Banorte

Match Preview

Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching

Futmetrix Verdict
100
Club America
vs
Club Tijuana
Sun, Sep 6 • 01:00 Español
⚡ Form 84
⚖️ Balance 63
🏆 Stakes 100
⭐ Stars 100
Top of the table clash awaits.

Win Probability

  • Club America 58%
  • Draw 24%
  • Club Tijuana 18%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Top-of-the-Table Clash: Club America Face Club Tijuana

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A genuine six-pointer at the summit of Liga MX, where first place is on the line and early-season dominance hangs in the balance.

The Setup

On September 06, 2026, Club America and Club Tijuana arrive at Estadio Banorte locked on 13 points at the top of the Liga MX table. The tension is palpable for this Apertura round seven fixture. A maximum Stakes rating underscores exactly what this crunch match means. Club America boast an intimidating Form profile, sitting undefeated with four wins from five matches and an iron-clad defense that has conceded just twice. The visitors, Club Tijuana, are right on their heels but have shown slightly more defensive frailty, allowing seven goals. Both squads carry high Stars quality, ensuring a fiery encounter under the lights.

Key Battle

The spotlight burns bright on Henry Martín. The home side's focal point has been lethal in front of goal, and he will look to bully the Club Tijuana back line. Tasked with stopping him is Jesús Gómez. If Gómez can neutralize the space Martín operates in, the visitors have a real chance of disrupting Club America's attacking rhythm.

Our Prediction

Our verdict leans toward the home side. Their defensive solidity gives them the edge when margins are tight. Expect Club Tijuana to press hard and create moments of magic, but Club America will absorb the pressure and strike with clinical precision to secure a narrow 2-1 victory, pulling clear at the top of the table.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Absolutely. With 1st playing 2nd, it is the defining fixture of the weekend and crucial for early Apertura momentum.

What's the predicted outcome?

We expect Club America to leverage their home advantage and tighter defense for a narrow victory over Club Tijuana.

Where are Club America and Club Tijuana in the league table?

Club America sit in 1st place, while Club Tijuana are right behind them in 2nd, both tied on 13 points.

What is Club America's current form?

They are undefeated and flying high, boasting four wins and one draw (WWWDW) from their first five Apertura matches.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Henry Martín is the standout star, bagging 3 goals in 4 matches with an impressive 7.2 average rating for Club America.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
07/17/2025 Club America 3 - 1 Club Tijuana Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
01/17/2025 Club America 1 - 1 Club Tijuana Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
11/22/2024 Club Tijuana 2 - 2 (PEN 2-3) Club America Liga MX Estadio Caliente
10/24/2024 Club Tijuana 2 - 2 Club America Liga MX Estadio Caliente
01/14/2024 Club Tijuana 0 - 2 Club America Liga MX Estadio Caliente
11/05/2023 Club America 3 - 0 Club Tijuana Liga MX Estadio Azteca
07/17/2025
Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
01/17/2025
Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
11/22/2024
2 - 2 (PEN 2-3)
Liga MX Estadio Caliente
10/24/2024
Liga MX Estadio Caliente
01/14/2024
Liga MX Estadio Caliente
11/05/2023
Liga MX Estadio Azteca
Club America Win
Club Tijuana Win
Draw

Season Statistics

1
League Position
3
16
Points
13
10
Goals Scored
10
2
Goals Conceded
7

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Club America 6 16 12 2 +10
2 Toluca 6 13 12 4 +8
3 Club Tijuana 6 13 10 7 +3
4 Atlas 6 12 9 8 +1
5 Guadalajara Chivas 6 11 9 6 +3
6 Club Queretaro 6 10 9 7 +2
7 Leon 6 10 8 6 +2
8 Puebla 6 10 9 9 0
9 Monterrey 6 9 13 10 +3
10 Cruz Azul 6 9 11 11 0
11 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 6 8 8 8 0
12 Necaxa 6 7 8 11 -3
13 Atletico San Luis 6 6 8 10 -2
14 Atlante FC 6 6 6 8 -2
15 CF Pachuca 6 5 8 8 0
16 Tigres UANL 6 5 8 10 -2
17 Santos Laguna 6 1 4 11 -7
18 FC Juarez 6 0 3 19 -16
P: 6 GD: +10
2 Toluca 13 pts
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
4 Atlas 12 pts
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +2
7 Leon 10 pts
P: 6 GD: +2
8 Puebla 10 pts
P: 6 GD: 0
9 Monterrey 9 pts
P: 6 GD: +3
10 Cruz Azul 9 pts
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
12 Necaxa 7 pts
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -2
14 Atlante FC 6 pts
P: 6 GD: -2
15 CF Pachuca 5 pts
P: 6 GD: 0
16 Tigres UANL 5 pts
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -7
18 FC Juarez 0 pts
P: 6 GD: -16