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Tigres will play host to San Luis at Estadio Universitario in Liga MX on Saturday. Both sides will hope to maintain their momentum after returning to winning ways in their previous matches.
Tigres vs San Luis Preview
Tigres pulled off a shock win in their previous meeting, defeating Pumas UNAM 3-1 on the road. It was the hosts’ first win since their return from the Leagues Cup in the United States. The win catapulted Tigres to the second spot in the standings but tied on 14 points with third-placed Toluca and fourth-placed Tijuana.
Los Tigres have played six matches so far, with one game in hand, as they push to consolidate their position midway through the Torneo Apertura. Tigres prevailed over San Luis 2-1 on the road the last time the sides met in the top flight. This is a crucial meeting for the hosts, who are looking forward to breaking away from Toluca and Tijuana.
Atlético San Luis also participated in the Leagues Cup in July and August but crashed out in the group stage. They have played thrice since returning to the top flight, winning twice and losing once. They sit in the seventh spot, tied on 11 points with Atlas and Puma. The visitors have played more games than the hosts (seven to six).
Atleti de San Luis are in search of their first Liga MX title as opposed to Tigres, who boast eight. The visitors are in a good position (seventh), with seven matchdays to spare in the Torneo Apertura – the first tournament of the season. However, they will need to improve on that or suffer a decline as they did in the previous season.
Tigres vs San Luis Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Tigres have won thrice and drawn twice in their last five matches against Atlético San Luis.
- Tigres have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches at home against Atlético San Luis.
- Tigres have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches at home.
- Atlético San Luis have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Tigres have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches while Atlético San Luis have won twice and lost thrice. Form Guide: Tigres – W-D-L-W-W, Atlético San Luis – W-L-W-L-L.
Tigres vs San Luis Prediction
Tigres will take confidence from their superior record in their sides’ head-to-head statistics going into the clash. The hosts boast eight wins against one in their 14 meetings so far.
Atlético San Luis are yet to win at the Estadio Universitario but have managed to force Tigres into a stalemate three times. They will hope to take it further this time.
Tigres are the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Tigres 3-1 San Luis
Tigres vs San Luis Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Tigres to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Tigres to score first – Yes
Tip 4: San Luis to score - Yes
