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
Thu, Oct 29 • 03:00 Español
⚡ Form 84
⚖️ Balance 61
🏆 Stakes 100
⭐ Stars 92
Top of the table clash awaits.

Win Probability

  • Club America 59%
  • Draw 23%
  • 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
01/10/2026 Club Tijuana 0 - 0 Club America Liga MX Estadio Caliente
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
03/26/2023 Club America 2 - 1 Club Tijuana Friendlies Clubs Snapdragon Stadium
02/20/2023 Club America 2 - 1 Club Tijuana Liga MX Estadio Azteca
07/24/2022 Club Tijuana 2 - 0 Club America Liga MX Estadio Caliente
01/10/2026
Liga MX Estadio Caliente
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
03/26/2023
Friendlies Clubs Snapdragon Stadium
02/20/2023
Liga MX Estadio Azteca
07/24/2022
Liga MX Estadio Caliente
Club America Win
Club Tijuana Win
Draw

Season Statistics

1
League Position
4
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 WClub America 2 - 0 Puebla (30-08-2026)WFC Juarez 1 - 2 Club America (22-08-2026)WClub America 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (16-08-2026)WClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (02-08-2026)DAtlante FC 1 - 1 Club America (25-07-2026)
2 Guadalajara Chivas 7 14 12 6 +6 WAtletico San Luis 0 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (05-09-2026)DCF Pachuca 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (29-08-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 2 Club Tijuana (22-08-2026)WSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (17-08-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (01-08-2026)
3 Toluca 6 13 12 4 +8 WToluca 4 - 0 FC Juarez (31-08-2026)WClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Toluca (22-08-2026)DAtlante FC 0 - 0 Toluca (15-08-2026)WToluca 3 - 1 Necaxa (03-08-2026)LToluca 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-07-2026)
4 Club Tijuana 6 13 10 7 +3 WClub Tijuana 2 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (29-08-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 2 Club Tijuana (22-08-2026)WClub Tijuana 2 - 1 Cruz Azul (17-08-2026)DAtletico San Luis 0 - 0 Club Tijuana (01-08-2026)WClub Tijuana 1 - 0 Leon (25-07-2026)
5 Atlas 6 12 9 8 +1 DAtlas 1 - 1 Atlante FC (06-09-2026)LAtlas 1 - 3 Club Queretaro (29-08-2026)WCruz Azul 0 - 2 Atlas (23-08-2026)WAtlas 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (16-08-2026)LAtlas 0 - 2 Monterrey (02-08-2026)
6 Club Queretaro 6 10 9 7 +2 WAtlas 1 - 3 Club Queretaro (29-08-2026)LClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Toluca (22-08-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (16-08-2026)WClub Queretaro 3 - 2 Tigres UANL (01-08-2026)WCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Club Queretaro (27-07-2026)
7 Leon 6 10 8 6 +2 DAtlante FC 1 - 1 Leon (29-08-2026)WLeon 2 - 0 Monterrey (22-08-2026)WNecaxa 1 - 2 Leon (18-08-2026)WLeon 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (02-08-2026)LClub Tijuana 1 - 0 Leon (25-07-2026)
8 Puebla 6 10 9 9 0 LClub America 2 - 0 Puebla (30-08-2026)WPuebla 3 - 2 Santos Laguna (23-08-2026)WCF Pachuca 2 - 3 Puebla (18-08-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (01-08-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Puebla (22-07-2026)
9 Monterrey 6 9 13 10 +3 LMonterrey 1 - 3 Atletico San Luis (31-08-2026)LLeon 2 - 0 Monterrey (22-08-2026)WMonterrey 6 - 1 FC Juarez (16-08-2026)WAtlas 0 - 2 Monterrey (02-08-2026)LNecaxa 2 - 1 Monterrey (26-07-2026)
10 Cruz Azul 6 9 11 11 0 WCruz Azul 1 - 0 Santos Laguna (06-09-2026)WNecaxa 1 - 3 Cruz Azul (29-08-2026)LCruz Azul 0 - 2 Atlas (23-08-2026)LClub Tijuana 2 - 1 Cruz Azul (17-08-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 3 Atlante FC (02-08-2026)
11 CF Pachuca 7 8 10 8 +2 WFC Juarez 0 - 2 CF Pachuca (05-09-2026)DCF Pachuca 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (29-08-2026)DAtletico San Luis 1 - 1 CF Pachuca (23-08-2026)LCF Pachuca 2 - 3 Puebla (18-08-2026)LLeon 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (02-08-2026)
12 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 6 8 8 8 0 LClub Tijuana 2 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (29-08-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Necaxa (24-08-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (16-08-2026)WFC Juarez 1 - 5 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (01-08-2026)WToluca 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-07-2026)
13 Necaxa 6 7 8 11 -3 DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Necaxa (06-09-2026)LNecaxa 1 - 3 Cruz Azul (29-08-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Necaxa (24-08-2026)LNecaxa 1 - 2 Leon (18-08-2026)LToluca 3 - 1 Necaxa (03-08-2026)
14 Atlante FC 6 6 6 8 -2 DAtlas 1 - 1 Atlante FC (06-09-2026)DAtlante FC 1 - 1 Leon (29-08-2026)LTigres UANL 2 - 0 Atlante FC (22-08-2026)DAtlante FC 0 - 0 Toluca (15-08-2026)WCruz Azul 2 - 3 Atlante FC (02-08-2026)
15 Atletico San Luis 7 6 8 13 -5 LAtletico San Luis 0 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (05-09-2026)WMonterrey 1 - 3 Atletico San Luis (31-08-2026)DAtletico San Luis 1 - 1 CF Pachuca (23-08-2026)LClub America 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (16-08-2026)DAtletico San Luis 0 - 0 Club Tijuana (01-08-2026)
16 Tigres UANL 6 5 8 10 -2 DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Necaxa (06-09-2026)DSantos Laguna 0 - 0 Tigres UANL (30-08-2026)WTigres UANL 2 - 0 Atlante FC (22-08-2026)LAtlas 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (16-08-2026)LClub Queretaro 3 - 2 Tigres UANL (01-08-2026)
17 Santos Laguna 6 1 4 11 -7 LCruz Azul 1 - 0 Santos Laguna (06-09-2026)DSantos Laguna 0 - 0 Tigres UANL (30-08-2026)LPuebla 3 - 2 Santos Laguna (23-08-2026)LSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (17-08-2026)LClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (02-08-2026)
18 FC Juarez 7 0 3 21 -18 LFC Juarez 0 - 2 CF Pachuca (05-09-2026)LToluca 4 - 0 FC Juarez (31-08-2026)LFC Juarez 1 - 2 Club America (22-08-2026)LMonterrey 6 - 1 FC Juarez (16-08-2026)LFC Juarez 1 - 5 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (01-08-2026)