Xolos Tijuana vs Jaguares Chiapas – February 21, 2014 Prediction, TV Schedule, and Highlights

February 21, 2014 1:06 am Modified date: February 21, 2014 1:06 am

The Xolos Tijuana vs Jaguares Chiapas Liga MX match will take place this Friday, February 21, 2014 (7:30 PM Pacific) at the Estadio Caliente. Xolos will receive Jaguares in a game between two teams in need of a win, as last weekend they both lost their match. Club Tijuana has not lost at home since April of last year, and against their opponents from Chiapas they have a great chance at keeping that streak alive.

Cesar Farias cannot afford to waist any points at home -Photo by FutnSoccer

The team coached by Cesar Farias has had a roller-coaster season throughout this Clausura 2014. After seven games, Xoloitzcuintles has only obtained 10 points after 3 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie. However, the three wins have all been at home, giving Farias a perfect 3/3 at the Estadio Caliente. That has been Tijuana’s season so far; two teams, unbeatable at home, and a disaster playing away. Against Chiapas, Xolos has a great chance at earning another win considering Jaguares has not had a great season

The team coached by Sergio Bueno has lost 2 and won 1 while playing on the road. In total, Jaguares only has 8 points after 7 games, and is 2 points away from a playoff seed position. The problem with Jaguares this season has been their offense as they have only scored 5 goals, making them the 3rd worse in the league. Playing in Tijuana not only means they have to cross Mexico from coast to coast, but they will also attempt to defeat a team which has not lost there in almost two complete seasons.

Xolos Tijuana vs Jaguares Chiapas Prediction

The Xolos Tijuana vs Jaguares Chiapas match will be one of the most regular games during Week 8 of the Clausura 2014. Xolos is an extremely solid team at home, meaning they will dominate the game against Jaguares where the win will depend on the scoring efficiency of the forwards. Chiapas will be forced to play on the counter-attack, but Tijuana’s pressure will too much to handle. The Xolos Tijuana vs Jaguares Chiapas match will end in a 2-0 win for the home team.