Club Tijuana require an urgent victory on their trip to face CF Pachuca this Monday to halt an inconsistent run in the Liga MX Apertura. The team fell to a 0-1 home defeat against Querétaro last matchday, a result that leaves them in eighth place with 13 points from seven games.
The manager will look to tighten a defensive system that has conceded eight goals this season, while relying on the form of his star forward. G. Mora is the team's top scorer with four goals in six appearances, and his contribution will be vital to earning points at the Estadio Hidalgo. Tijuana's last visit to this ground, in August of last year, ended in a 0-2 victory, a statistic that may provide confidence.
The Xoloitzcuintles have a record of two wins and three losses in their last five outings. Following the win over Pumas, the team suffered a heavy defeat in Guadalajara and now seeks to rebound after the stumble against Querétaro. The full squad, with no major injuries reported, is focused on improving their away performance.
Pachuca, tenth in the standings, are also going through a difficult spell with just one win in their last five matches. Their defence has shown vulnerabilities, which could be exploited by the pace of Tijuana's attackers. The clash shapes up as an opportunity for both teams to pick up key points in the fight for a playoff spot. The match is scheduled for Monday, September 21 at 00:00 UTC. The next fixture on the schedule can be viewed on our fixtures page.
