01 · 2 legs
Safe
- CD Guadalajara to win56%
- Over 1.5 goals76%
Liga MXEstadio Akron, Guadalajara21°19,9 mm10 km/h
Läs på svenskaAnna Karlsson · · A data-driven preview · How the predictions work
Four matches in and the head-to-head record between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club Tijuana is as balanced as it gets: one win each, two draws. Yet, it's the recent form and underlying numbers that tell a more compelling tale. Club Tijuana's unbeaten streak of nine league games is a testament to their resilience, juxtaposed against Guadalajara's struggle for consistency. Despite Tijuana's defensive fortitude, Guadalajara's model-assigned 56% win probability underscores their attacking intent and home advantage.
Club Deportivo Guadalajara open their playbook with possession and high press, aiming to wear down Tijuana's low defensive block. With expected goals of 1.84 to 0.91 in favour of Guadalajara, their forward momentum looks set to outpace Tijuana's direct approach. Yet, the expected goals against (xGA) metric tips the defensive scales towards Tijuana, 1.0 versus Guadalajara's 1.0, signalling a potential chess match rather than a barnstormer.
With 21.9°C and 19.1 mm of rain on the horizon, the heavens are likely to play a damp role in proceedings. Wet conditions could stifle fluidity, diminishing the chances of an end-to-end goal fest. The over/under 2.5 goals market teeters at 52%, a near coin flip, but the weather hints at a tighter affair.
Club Tijuana may find themselves under the cosh, yet there's value in backing them at odds of 6.8 with Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet. Rated at 18%, the model sees a 25% edge in this wager, making it a tantalizing proposition for the betting savvy. While Guadalajara may prevail, the smart money recognizes the value in an upset.
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| Bookmaker | 1 · CD Guadalajara | X | 2 · Tijuana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 1.43 | EV+ 5% 4.15 | EV+ 25% 6.80 |
| Betsson | 1.43 | EV+ 5% 4.15 | EV+ 25% 6.80 |
| Nordicbet | 1.43 | EV+ 5% 4.15 | EV+ 25% 6.80 |
Odds updated 18 Aug, 16:36
Market signal
The market has moved clearly towards under 2.5 goals since 14 August — the odds have shortened from 2.42 to 2.22 (−8%).
1.49 → 1.43
4.20 → 4.15
5.90 → 6.80
1.52 → 1.62
Betsson · 31 recorded price levels · 14/08/2026 → 18/08/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Head-to-head based on Liga MX data since 2023.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | CD Guadalajara | Tijuana |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 7 | 10 |
| xPoints | 5.4 | 7.8 |
| xG per match | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| xGA per match | 0.95 | 0.81 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.26 | 0.1 |
| Playing style | CD Guadalajara | Tijuana |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.33 | 0.29 |
| Field tilt | 0.7 | 0.29 |
| xT per match | 1.8 | 1 |
| xTA per match | 0.62 | 0.98 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 31 | 18 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.22 | 0.22 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.24 | 0.25 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.25 | 0.19 |
| Entries into the box per match | 25 | 9 |
| Entries into the box against | 7 | 14 |
| Pass completion % | 0.83 | 0.77 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.78 | 0.73 |
| Passes per match | 548 | 297 |
| Passes against per match | 325 | 456 |
| Switches of play per match | 31.2 | 28.8 |
| Long balls per match | 34 | 35 |
| Set pieces | CD Guadalajara | Tijuana |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Corners per match | 10.8 | 2.5 |
| Corners against per match | 2.6 | 6.3 |
| xG per corner | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.4 | 0.52 |
| Other | CD Guadalajara | Tijuana |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.76 | 0.7 |
| The goalkeepers | Raul Rangel (CD Guadalajara) | Antonio Rodriguez (Tijuana) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 11 | 11 |
| Save % | 79% | 85% |
| xG prevented | 37% | 72% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives CD Guadalajara a 56% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: CD Guadalajara 56%, draw 25%, Tijuana 18%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-0 at 11% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 52% and under at 48%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 51% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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