Mayra Madrigal
This Friday, April 28, Puebla vs Tijuana are heading into matchday 17 of the 2023 Clausura with the opportunity to advance to the Fiesta Grande of Mexican soccer. However, it will not be easy as they not only have to win the final match, but also need other results to go their way.
There is only one point and one position separating these two teams. Their performances have been inconsistent, which is why they arrive at this stage without a guaranteed spot in the next phase. In fact, they even face the possibility of having to pay a fine for being among the bottom teams. Neither of them won their previous match, so they know that a victory is the only result possible for them. Which team will make it to the Liguilla?
If you are interested in betting on the Puebla vs Tijuana match, you have come to the right place. Without further ado, JefeBet brings you all the information you need, including the odds and the predictions about this match.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for the Puebla vs Tijuana Liga MX Clausura 2023 Matchday 17 Game on April 28, 2023
- Where: Cuauhtemoc Stadium, Puebla.
- When: Friday, April 28, 2023, 9:05 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Puebla (+155) / Tie (+245) / Tijuana (+155)
- Asian Handicap by DraftKings: Puebla (AH +0.25, -170) / Tijuana (AH -0.25, +110)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-150), Under (+105)
- Both teams score: Yes (-195) / No (+135)
All odds are courtesy of DraftKings.
Betting on Puebla
Puebla felt the impact of the coaching change and it showed in the team’s statistics. However, although it has a chance to advance to the playoffs, it does not depend solely on the team’s performance. The last stretch has been tough, and Puebla has gone winless for three matches, recording one draw and two losses. The team’s most recent match away against Tigres ended up in a 1-0 defeat, making it the third game in which the team has allowed goals from its opponents.
The team has not had a good defensive performance and heading into the final matchday of the regular season, Puebla is considered to have the third-worst defense, allowing 30 goals in 16 matchdays. Additionally, the team has the second-highest number of losses with a record of five wins, two draws, and nine defeats.
There is little hope that this team will be able to close out with a win since, even though it won three of the seven matches it played at home, it has also recorded two losses in a row.
Probable lineup (3-4-3): Antony Silva; Emanuel Gularte, Diego de Buen, Gastón Silva; Luis Garcia, Pablo González, Federico Mancuello, Gustavo Ferrareis; Facundo Waller, Martín Barragán, Omar Fernández.
Betting on Tijuana
Thanks to Xolos not losing the last two matches, Tijuana still has a chance to appear in the next stage of the tournament. The 1-2 victory against Mazatlán and the subsequent goalless draw against León were a breath of fresh air for the team to arrive at this final stage with chances of moving forward. However, having recorded only one win in the last five matches played complicates the team’s situation, so it now needs for other results to go its way.
Tijuana has three wins, seven draws, and six losses in its record and is among the bottom four teams in the competition. Now, it needs to win, not only to reach the playoffs, but also to avoid paying the fine for being one of the worst teams in the competition. Moreover, its defensive performance has not been good, and that is why it currently has the second-lowest amount of goals scored (17).
Probable lineup (3-4-1-2): Antonio Rodríguez; Ismael Govea, Lisandro López, Nicolás Díaz; Joaquín Montecinos, Federico Lértora, Leonel López, Francisco Contreras; Lucas Rodríguez; Braian Romero, Alexis Canelo.
JefeBet Prediction
The stage is set for these two teams, which have not faced each other since August 2022. Last time, they tied 3-3, but given their low goal averages this time around, it seems unlikely that we will see such a high-scoring match. One of the worst home teams will take on one of the worst away teams, so at JefeBet, we expect these teams to end up sharing points.
Prediction: Draw (PUE 1-1 TIJ)
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