Tigres vs Pachuca – January 11, 2014 Prediction, TV Schedule, and Highlights

January 11, 2014 1:34 am Modified date: January 11, 2014 1:34 am

The Tigres vs Pachuca Liga MX match will be held this Saturday, January 11, 2014 (5:00 PM Pacific) at the Estadio Universitario. UANL Tigres began their season on a bad note after losing to Club America 3-0, therefore they will attempt to get back on track with 3 points in their home opener. Pachuca is in a similar situation after losing 1-0 to Toluca, which will elevate the pressure as both sides are desperate for the win.

The team coached by Ricardo Ferreti suffered a tough loss last week where bad refereeing and a poor display cost them the match. Tigres is considered as one of the favorites to reach the playoffs, however, they are far from their best form. This team seemed weak on defense and inefficient on offense last week, therefore the match against Pachuca will serve as a parameter to understand in what shape they are.

In their loss to Toluca, Pachuca did their best to attempt to earn their first points of the season. While they were unfortunate with the loss, the team coached by Enrique Meza demonstrated some improvements compared to their performances from last season; the midfield being their best upgrade. Against Tigres, the ‘tuzos’ face a very difficult exam which will show in what form the team is, and also to see how serious they are in their pursue for the playoffs this season.

Tigres vs Pachuca Prediction

The Tigres vs Pachuca game will be played with high tension on both teams. Each side has the expectancy of reaching the playoffs this season, and even more with the top talent in their squads. Unfortunately for Pachuca, Tigres is very strong at home, which will cause the ‘tuzos’ to lose their second straight in the season. The Tigres vs Pachuca match will end in a 2-1 win by the home side.