By buckeye 
Recently, I’ve been watching the Mexican league and noticed that Monterrey and Tijuana are about to face off again. I’m curious about how they’ve performed in their previous matches and whether one team has consistently dominated. So, I decided to look into their recent five matches myself, not just to check the scores but also to see which team played better and if there are any patterns.
I turned on my computer and went to several popular soccer websites. I entered “Monterrey vs Tijuana match history.” I found that different websites had different data. Some said that the ball possession rate for a certain match was 60%, while others said it was 55%. The number of shots on goal was also different.
I had no choice but to check one by one and only dared to write down the data that was the same on three websites.
In this match, Monterrey controlled the pace of the game with 65% possession. Their forward Gignac was in good form, scoring one goal and assisting another.
Tijuana scored one goal but spent most of the game defending and struggled to organize attacks.
This game was strange. Near the end of the first half, Tijuana had two players sent off, leaving them with only nine players on the field. After that, the game was basically over, and Monterrey won easily.
I also saw a funny scene: a fan threw a shoe from the stands onto the field, nearly hitting the referee.
This was a tense match. Tijuana trailed throughout until the last minute of stoppage time, when they scored with a header to equalize.
If it weren’t for that last goal, they would have lost again. This last-minute equalizer left their fans particularly excited.
The most exciting part of this game was the goalkeeper. Tijuana was awarded two penalty kicks, but both were saved by the Monterrey goalkeeper. He became the hero of the game.
Monterrey then scored three goals in a row, completely crushing their opponents.
This was the most one-sided game of the five. Monterrey had more than 20 shots on goal and scored 4 goals.Tijuana barely had any chances to cross the halfway line.
Since then, the gap between the two teams seems to have widened.
After watching five games, I found that Monterrey’s midfielders are very accurate with their passing, often exceeding 80% success rate. They are able to control the ball and slowly push forward.
Tijuana’s midfield often loses possession, putting a lot of pressure on the defense.
One particularly noticeable phenomenon: in these five games, Tijuana players were sent off six times. Sometimes it was for excessive physical contact, and sometimes it was for losing their temper.
With fewer players, it’s difficult to play the game. This shows that they need to improve their discipline.
Monterrey not only won more games, but also scored more goals.They scored 11 goals in five games. Tijuana only scored four, and many of those were from set pieces or counterattacks.
They struggle to create opportunities when facing high pressure defense.
Tijuana’s back line often makes mistakes. Either they miss players or their positioning is poor. Monterrey’s forwards often break through with ease.
In contrast, Monterrey’s defense is more stable and rarely gives their opponents good opportunities.
The Monterrey coach likes a possession-based style of play, letting the midfield dictate the tempo.
Tijuana relies more on breakthroughs down the wings, but with little success.
The tactical differences also affect the outcome of the game.
From the video, it can be seen that the Monterrey fans are always cheering on their team, which plays with more confidence.
Tijuana fans are enthusiastic, but when their team is behind, the atmosphere becomes tense.
The home advantage is very obvious in these games.
Over the past five years, Monterrey has had the upper hand against Tijuana.
They have won four and drawn one of their five encounters, without losing a single game.
Not only do they lead in terms of score, but they are also more stable in terms of ball possession, passing, and defense.
If Tijuana wants to win, they must improve their discipline and midfield control.
If you want to understand the rivalry between these two teams:
- Check the scores of the last five games
- Look at the ball possession and shot statistics
- Pay attention to red and yellow cards
- Watch the games on video
This will give you a better understanding than just looking at the results.
Football isn’t just about who scores more goals.
From these five matches, it’s clear that a team’s overall strength and tactical execution are more important.
Monterrey’s victory isn’t a fluke; it’s a reflection of their long-term advantages.
When they face off again, unless Tijuana makes significant adjustments, the outcome is likely to be the same.
florida