Club America and Tijuana share a 1-1 draw at Estadio Banorte
Club America and Club Tijuana drew 1-1 at Estadio Banorte in a postponed Matchday 7 fixture of the 2026 Apertura. Both goals arrived inside the opening 20 minutes. America then dominated with 28 shots but could not find a second goal.
Tijuana took the lead in the 12th minute. Elias Manoel finished from a Jesus Gomez assist. Seven minutes later, Miguel Borja equalised for America from an Isaias Violante pass. The game stood at 1-1 at the break and the score did not change.
The numbers favoured the hosts. America had 72% of possession, 28 shots to 6 and 8 efforts on target to 2. They also won the corner count 9-2, and their xG was 1.62 against 0.47 for Tijuana. Fouls were even at 12 apiece. Tijuana picked up four yellow cards and America two.
In the 90+3 minute, Jesus Gomez was shown a red card, leaving Tijuana with ten men. Fernando Hernandez Gomez was the referee.
Goals
- 12' Elias Manoel Tijuana
- 19' Miguel Borja América
Match stats
Our prediction
Our preview went for a 2-1 America win, with a 52% chance of a home victory, and expected a tight game with a visiting goal. Tijuana did score early, but America were held to a draw despite their superiority.
America lead the table with 27 points from 13 games, while Tijuana are eighth on 20.
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