Monterrey, Mexico – Tigres UANL face a daunting task tonight as they host FC Cincinnati in the second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 tie, trailing 3-0 from the first leg played in Cincinnati last week. The match, scheduled for 7:00 PM local time at Estadio Universitario, represents a critical juncture for the Liga MX side, who are fighting to avoid elimination.
The first leg result was a significant upset, marking FC Cincinnati’s largest margin of victory over a Liga MX opponent and their first win in the Round of 16 of the Champions Cup, according to a recap on fccincinnati.com. Kévin Denkey scored in the 6th minute, followed by Tom Barlow in the 53rd, and a second goal from Denkey in the 83rd to secure the commanding lead.
Tigres’ domestic form has offered little respite ahead of the crucial match. Following their Champions Cup defeat, they drew 0-0 with Querétaro in Liga MX play, extending their winless run in the league. The team currently sits in 6th place in the Liga MX table.
FC Cincinnati, however, have struggled in MLS play since their Champions Cup triumph, suffering a 6-1 defeat to the New England Revolution. This loss leaves them in 11th place in the Eastern Conference.
To advance, Tigres must score more than three goals and prevent FC Cincinnati from scoring, or score four goals to overcome the away goals disadvantage. According to a statement released by the club on social media, the team is determined to overcome the deficit, emphasizing the importance of home support at Estadio Universitario.
The odds, as reported by RushBet, heavily favor FC Cincinnati. Tigres are listed at -295, a draw at +360, and Cincinnati at +700. These odds reflect the significant challenge Tigres face in overturning the first-leg deficit.
The match will be broadcast live on FOX One, with minute-by-minute updates available on mediotiempo. The referee for the match is Mario Escobar.
FC Cincinnati previously faced Tigres in the Round of 16 in 2025, with Tigres winning the series 4-2 on aggregate. The first leg of that series ended in a 1-1 draw in Cincinnati, while Tigres secured a 3-1 victory in the second leg at Estadio Universitario.