With only two matchdays remaining in the Liga MX Apertura season, Monterrey host Club Tijuana at Estadio BBVA in a match that could determine whether the historic club reaches the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
Monterrey currently occupy a playoff position by a narrow margin despite significant summer spending that brought forwards Hugo Cuypers and Diego Rossi to the club. The team's attack has produced only mid-table numbers, while the defense has also struggled, leaving their postseason streak in jeopardy.
Tijuana have faced difficulties in the absence of teenage talent Gilberto Mora due to injury, but the match presents a winnable opportunity that could lift them as high as fifth place depending on other results.
Club América lead the table with 28 points and a game in hand, boasting the league's most potent attack. They face reigning champions Toluca, who have returned to full fitness after injury setbacks.
The Monterrey vs. Tijuana fixture is scheduled for Sunday, October 25 at 4 p.m. ET (also listed as Saturday, October 31 at 9:05 p.m. ET in the league schedule) at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico. Broadcast details include ABC and CBS Sports Golazo Network streaming.
Odds favor Monterrey at -175, with a draw at +320 and Tijuana at +420.
