Tijuana vs Mazatlan FC Prediction & Picks - Liga MX
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by Erik Gibbs | in Liga MX Picks
Tijuana and Mazatlán FC meet at the Estadio Caliente this Saturday night in a match featuring two teams trending in opposite directions. Tijuana, currently sitting in 10th place, has been the "draw kings" of the Clausura lately. Their recent record shows a series of stalemates, including a 1-1 draw with Atlético San Luis and another 1-1 result against Pachuca.
While they have been difficult to beat, their inability to turn one point into three has kept them from climbing into the upper echelon of the table. "Xolos" rely heavily on the artificial turf of their home ground to unsettle visitors, using the fast surface to implement a quick-passing game that can tire out opponents over ninety minutes.
Mazatlán FC is currently struggling at the bottom end of the table, sitting in 17th place. However, they are coming off a morale-boosting 2-1 victory over Santos Laguna, which snapped a losing streak and provided a much-needed spark for the squad. Prior to that win, the "Cañoneros" had suffered through a dismal run where they conceded early and often, particularly in away matches.
Their defensive record on the road has been a major point of concern, as they often struggle to maintain focus during the middle periods of the game. For Mazatlán, the goal for this weekend is to prove that their recent win wasn't a fluke and that they can compete with mid-table sides like Tijuana.
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Tijuana vs Mazatlan FC Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9
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23 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | +2 |
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16
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15 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | -15 |
Tijuana and Mazatlan FC Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 13, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 6, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 31, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 17, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 14, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 9, 2026 - Liga MX
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 6, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 17, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 9, 2026 - Liga MX
Nov 27, 2025 - Liga MX
Nov 20, 2025 - Liga MX
Nov 7, 2025 - Liga MX
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 13, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 31, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 14, 2026 - Liga MX
Nov 29, 2025 - Liga MX
Nov 2, 2025 - Liga MX
Oct 25, 2025 - Liga MX
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 15, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 6, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 31, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 16, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 13, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 9, 2026 - Liga MX
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 6, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 16, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 9, 2026 - Liga MX
Nov 7, 2025 - Liga MX
Oct 24, 2025 - Liga MX
Oct 21, 2025 - Liga MX
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 15, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 31, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 13, 2026 - Liga MX
Nov 2, 2025 - Liga MX
Oct 18, 2025 - Liga MX
Sep 27, 2025 - Liga MX
Tijuana against Mazatlan FC : Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
33 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Aug 9, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 16, 2025 - Liga MX
Sep 27, 2024 - Liga MX
Mar 29, 2024 - Liga MX
Aug 25, 2023 - Liga MX
Apr 14, 2023 - Liga MX
Tijuana against Mazatlan FC Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
J. Hernandez
DefenderD. Bagui
P. Ortiz Orozco
J. Gomez
O. Manzanares
MidfielderG. Padilla Zuniga
A. Zapata
D. Abreu
J. Martinez
D. Blanco
A. Alcaraz
DefenderRamiro Franco
I. Gonzalez
MidfielderJ. Ovalle
A. Saavedra
J. Esquivel
ForwardD. Hernandez
G. Lopez
A. Ben Rhouma
M. Lainez
Missing players
G. Mora
Most goals and assists
Tijuana
Mazatlan FC
K. Castaneda
(7 Goals)
J. Ovalle
(4 Goals)
,
B. Rubio
(4 Goals)
K. Castaneda
(2 Assists)
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R. Arciga
(2 Assists)
F. Almada
(3 Assists)
Tijuana - Mazatlan FC Key Points
- The Over is 4-1 in Mazatlán's last 5 games
- The Over is 2-3 in Tijuana's last 5 games
- Mazatlán are 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games
- Tijuana are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games
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Our Tijuana vs Mazatlan FC Prediction
Player performances over the last two weeks have seen Tijuana's Jhegson Méndez dictate play from the midfield, though the team is missing the creative spark of teenage sensation Gilberto Mora, who is out with a lingering groin injury. The defensive duo of Unai Bilbao and Rafael Fernández has been solid, but they will need to be sharp against a Mazatlán attack that has found new life.
Mazatlán has seen strong contributions from Facundo Almada, who has been surprisingly effective in set-piece situations. Unfortunately for the visitors, they are dealing with a significant injury crisis, with Andres Micolta still sidelined with a knee injury.
The betting preview gives the clear upper hand to Tijuana. Playing at the Estadio Caliente is a notorious challenge for any Liga MX side, and Mazatlán's poor away record combined with their defensive injuries makes this a steep uphill battle for the visitors. Tijuana's stability and home-field advantage should be enough to see them past a Mazatlán side that is still searching for its identity under pressure. Our prediction for Tijuana vs. Mazatlán FC: Over 2.5 goals.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
