Tigres Favored to Advance in Liga MX Semifinal Despite Road Draw
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Nuevo León, Mexico – Tigres UANL enters Saturday’s second leg of the Liga MX Apertura semifinal against Cruz Azul with a slight advantage, fueled by a 1-1 draw secured in Mexico City on Wednesday and the benefit of home-field advantage. The match, set for 10:10 p.m.ET at Estadio Universitario, will determine who advances to the final against either Toluca or Monterrey.
The first leg saw Ángel Correa break the deadlock for Tigres in the 61st minute, only for Gabriel Fernández to equalize for Cruz Azul from the penalty spot in the 76th. Finishing third in the regular season – one point behind second-place Tigres - Cruz Azul faces pressure to win on Saturday. liga MX rules dictate that Tigres would advance in the event of an aggregate tie due to their higher regular season placement.
Tigres vs. Cruz Azul: Odds and Prediction
Betting odds currently favor Tigres, reflecting their home advantage and first-leg result. While specific odds fluctuate, OddsWire provides the latest information for those looking to wager on the match.
Considering Tigres’ strong home form and Cruz Azul’s need to attack, opportunities are expected to arise for the home side on the counter.
Prediction: Tigres 2, Cruz Azul 1
How to Watch
* when: Saturday, December 6
* Were: Estadio Universitario (Nuevo León, Mexico)
* Time: 10:10 p.m. ET
* channel/streaming: Telemundo, Universo, Peacock (Watch LIVE), Fox Deportes.
