Liga MX Gameweek 6, Apertura
Club Tijuana 2 - 0 FT U.N.A.M. - Pumas
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Carrasquilla 12'
33' I. Tona
HT
53' G. Mora
P. Bennevendo 59'
โ A. Carrasquilla โJuninho 67'
โ A. Medina โP. Vite 67'
77' โ A. Vega โU. Bilbao
77' โ Y. Padilla โA. Zapata
77' โ F. Gonzalez โR. Arciga
81' G. Mora
82' โ A. Preciado โP. N. Ortiz Orozco
โ U. Antuna โC. Calderon 84'
โ V. Arteaga โI. Luna 84'
84' โ M. El Ghezouani โD. Abreu
FT
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2026 | Club Tijuana | 1 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 11/02/2025 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 4 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Olรญmpico Universitario |
| 02/26/2025 | Club Tijuana | 4 - 2 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 09/22/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Olรญmpico Universitario |
| 03/10/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 3 - 3 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Olรญmpico Universitario |
| 07/01/2023 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 3 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 01/28/2023 | Club Tijuana | 0 - 0 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 07/03/2022 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Olรญmpico de Universitario |
| 02/06/2022 | Club Tijuana | 1 - 0 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 10/24/2021 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 3 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Olรญmpico de Universitario |
02/28/2026
11/02/2025
02/26/2025
09/22/2024
03/10/2024
07/01/2023
01/28/2023
07/03/2022
02/06/2022
10/24/2021
Club Tijuana Win
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 11 GD: +10
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Club Tijuana
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Club Tijuana
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Mora's Penalty Brace Punishes Ten-Man Pumas
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. A tale of dual penalties and a crucial sending-off highlighted a ruthless home performance that pushes Tijuana into the upper echelons of the league table.
The Setup
The artificial turf of Estadio Caliente is never an easy venue to visit, and the opening exchanges reflected a tight Balance of power. The capital side, U.N.A.M. - Pumas, looked to frustrate their hosts early on. However, Club Tijuana dictated the tempo, maintaining a controlled possession with 57% of the ball as they methodically probed for weaknesses. Despite some bright moments, the visitors struggled to create meaningful opportunities, registering a dismal 0.44 expected goals in the face of Tijuana's organized defensive structure.
The Turning Point
The Intensity flared up shortly after the interval, completely altering the complexion of the match within a dramatic six-minute window. First, G. Mora broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 53rd minute, punishing a sloppy defensive error. Before the visitors could regroup, the Stakes seemingly overwhelmed them. A serious foul saw P. Bennevendo shown a straight red card at the 59-minute mark. Reduced to ten men, Pumas were left severely handicapped against a buoyant home side.
The Resolution
From that moment, it was strictly one-way traffic. Tijuana utilized their numerical advantage to stifle any lingering hopes of an Upset Factor. As Pumas tired from chasing shadows, the hosts won another penalty in the 81st minute. G. Mora stepped up once again, dispatching his second spot-kick to seal a comfortable 2-0 victory. The result sees Tijuana firmly cemented in second place with 13 points, while Pumas face a difficult post-mortem as they remain stalled in mid-table mediocrity.
Key Questions
How did the red card for P. Bennevendo impact the match?
Arriving just minutes after the opening goal, the dismissal reduced Pumas to ten men, killing their momentum and allowing Tijuana to dominate comfortably.
What does this mean for Club Tijuana's season?
The victory secures three crucial points, keeping them securely in second place and proving they are serious title contenders in the Apertura.
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.
Early Title Credentials on the Line at Estadio Caliente
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. Club Tijuana's flawless home record faces a severe stress test against a Pumas side desperate to prove they belong in the championship conversation.
The Setup
The Liga MX Apertura regular season is heating up ahead of this August 29, 2026 clash. Club Tijuana have turned their ground into a fortress. A sky-high Form rating validates their unbeaten run, yielding 10 points from a possible 12. U.N.A.M. - Pumas sit just three points back in sixth place, ensuring the Stakes remain massive despite it being Gameweek 6. A tight Balance metric suggests thin tactical margins, but with both squads combining for a ridiculous rate of expected goals, defenses will be stretched to breaking point. Both sides boast genuine match-winners, driving up the Stars rating and signaling a shootout in the making.
Key Battle
G. Mora must dictate the tempo in midfield for the hosts, but his biggest challenge is outscoring the blistering threat of Juninho, who looks entirely unplayable right now for the visitors.
Our Prediction
Tijuana to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory. Expect a chaotic, end-to-end opening before the home side's relentless pressing takes its toll in the second half.