Tijuana vs América Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Jan 2026

Liga MX Betting Preview: Tijuana vs América

Tijuana go head-to-head with América at Estadio Caliente, with kick-off set for 22:00 on Friday 9 January.

Tijuana +0.5 could be the best bet to have and the latest stats back this up. Take the hosts at -106 on the Asian Handicap against América, with this being a confident selection on the underdogs.

Club Tijuana have won three straight games at home. In their last appearance, they suffered a 5-0 away loss against Tigres UANL at El Volcán. Sebastian Abreu's men recorded just 29% possession and didn’t have a single shot on target.

Club América have lost back-to-back Liga MX matches on their travels. In their previous league game, it was a 2-1 home victory over Monterrey at Estadio de la Ciudad de los Deportes. The Mexico City outfit were 53% in the possession stakes and had three shots on goal, while Alex Zendejas and Jose Zuniga found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

América are unbeaten when it comes to the past seven meetings against Tijuana. In the last encounter, home team América claimed a 3-1 win at Estadio de la Ciudad de los Deportes. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with six América wins, one Tijuana victory and three draws.

Liga MX		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	América	7	3	2	2	7	3	4	7:3	11
11	Tijuana	7	1	5	1	6	6	0	6:6	8

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Xolos have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts. They have averaged 38.9% possession and 2.9 corners per match, conceding 1.8 goals and 3.6 corners from 4.7 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts.

Top goalscorers Kevin Castaneda and Mourad Daoudi have found the net 4 times, with Gilberto Mora scoring 2. The leading assistor is Jesus Vega with 4.

Club América have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.7 goals from 11.3 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 53.5% possession, 6.3 corners in their favour and 2.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 5.0 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal.

Alex Zendejas and Brian Rodriguez top the team’s scoring charts on 4 goals, with Jose Zuniga on 2. Alexis Gutierrez and Allan Saint-Maximin are the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Tijuana confirmed lineup (4-2-2-2): Antonio Rodriguez (GK), Rafael Fernandez, Jackson Porozo, Unai Bilbao, Jesus Vega, Ivan Tona, Joe Corona, Adonis Preciado, Gilberto Mora, Kevin Castaneda, Mourad Daoudi.

América confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Luis Malagon (GK), Kevin Alvarez, Israel Reyes, Sebastian Caceres, Cristian Borja, Alexis Gutierrez, Rodrigo Dourado, Alvaro Fidalgo, Allan Saint-Maximin, Jose Zuniga, Rodrigo Aguirre.

Tijuana vs América Prediction & Betting Tips

Be ready for Tijuana vs América with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice, player props to watch and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll take Tijuana on the Asian Handicap in this Liga MX encounter, with odds of -106 available that they win with a +0.5 goal start. We’re confident the home team will keep the opposition at bay.

It's essential to know the players who are missing for the next clash along with the form for each of the two sides. If you’re looking for the best Liga MX stats, we will showcase them and they provide the foundation for our football picks.

Key Tijuana vs América league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Tijuana in 12 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Tijuana in 14 of their last 19 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Tijuana in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by América in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by América in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by América in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Tijuana 1 - 1 América

An exciting wager could be the game to end in a 1-1 draw at odds of +500. A correct score bet provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mourad El Ghezouani Under 0.5 Shots On Target -156

Mourad El Ghezouani (Tijuana) is available at -156 to not have a shot on goal. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

Latest Mourad El Ghezouani Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-154

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Ivan Tona To Score +480

Ivan Tona (Tijuana) can be wagered to be among the goals at +480. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.

Latest Ivan Tona Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1300

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -125

There has been an average of 6.40 corners in the past five home games involving Tijuana. We’re willing to wager the -125 when it comes to the sides being short of the Total Corners line which looks appealing.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Tijuana

Total

6.50 2.90 3.60

Home

6.90 3.10 3.80

Away

8.50 3.00 5.50

América

Total

8.80 6.30 2.50

Home

10.10 7.40 2.70

Away

8.70 5.40 3.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-112

Under 9.5

-133

Tijuana Corners

Over 3.5

-167

Under 3.5

+106

América Corners

Over 5.5

+104

Under 5.5

-164

Most Corners

1

+160

X

+650

2

-159

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Tijuana vs América Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Club América are the -106 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 52% chance of triumphing in this Liga MX encounter according to the latest odds. The market implies that Club Tijuana are the most unlikely to win at +255.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. América are -238, while Tijuana are alternatively priced at +155.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -172 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+255

X

+260

2

-106

Half-Time Result

1

+275

X

+130

2

+140

Double Chance

1X

-137

12

-435

X2

-435

Draw No Bet

1

+155

2

-238

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-120

2 Hcp -0.5

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+106

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+118

Rodrigo Aguirre is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +525. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +195.

Rodrigo Aguirre (América)

First

+195

Anytime

+525

Paul Brian Rodríguez (América)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Patricio Salas (América)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Álex Zendejas (América)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Mourad El Ghezouani (Tijuana)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Shamar Nicholson (Tijuana)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Allan Saint-Maximin (América)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Vitor Samuel Arantes "Vitinho" (Tijuana)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Javairô Dilrosun (América)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Kevin Castañeda (Tijuana)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Domingo Blanco (Tijuana)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Erick Sanchez (América)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Aarón Arredondo (América)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Álvaro Fidalgo (América)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Ivan Tona (Tijuana)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Kevin Escamilla (Tijuana)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Jonathan dos Santos (América)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Joe Corona (Tijuana)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Israel Reyes (América)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Miguel Vazquez (América)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Kevin Alvarez (América)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Rodrigo Aguirre (América)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-109

Álex Zendejas (América)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-154

Patricio Salas (América)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-154

Mourad El Ghezouani (Tijuana)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-154

Paul Brian Rodríguez (América)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-154

Shamar Nicholson (Tijuana)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Kevin Castañeda (Tijuana)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-175

Allan Saint-Maximin (América)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-185

Vitor Samuel Arantes "Vitinho" (Tijuana)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-189

Javairô Dilrosun (América)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-244

Domingo Blanco (Tijuana)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Ivan Tona (Tijuana)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Erick Sanchez (América)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-370

Aarón Arredondo (América)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-345

Álvaro Fidalgo (América)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-370

Kevin Escamilla (Tijuana)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-455

Joe Corona (Tijuana)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Jonathan dos Santos (América)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Israel Reyes (América)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-909

Kevin Alvarez (América)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1250

Miguel Vazquez (América)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-1667

Tijuana have not lost at Estadio Caliente in the past ten matches. Sebastian Abreu's men have secured six victories and four draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.40 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

América are winless over their previous four games on their travels. The Mexico City outfit have managed four draws, three victories and three losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

The last Estadio Caliente meeting saw América beat Tijuana in a penalty shootout (2-2 after 90 mins). The previous 8 H2H meetings at Estadio Caliente have ended up with three América wins, two Tijuana victories and three draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Tijuana Home Stats		6-4-0	3.10	2.40	0.70	6	4	4	6
América Away Stats		3-4-3	3.00	1.50	1.50	5	5	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Tijuana vs América Lineups & Team News

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