Puebla — Tijuana : Match Preview and Prediction for October 18,2025

Puebla’s Poor Form and Defensive Woes

A glance at the league table reveals Puebla’s dire situation. The team currently holds the unenviable position of the league’s principal underdog, rooted at the very bottom, 18th place. Accumulating a mere 5 points from 12 matches is no mere coincidence; it’s a symptom of a deeper issue. Their primary challenge lies in a defense that has proven utterly incapable of withstanding pressure.

Statistical Breakdown of Puebla’s Conceded Goals

The statistics paint a grim picture. Puebla has the unwanted distinction of conceding the most goals in the league, with 29 goals shipped in just 12 games, averaging a staggering 2.42 goals against per match. Recent performances only reinforce this analysis: a 1-3 defeat to Querétaro, a 2-2 draw with Pachuca, preceded by 1-3 against Toluca and 2-4 against Monterrey. Notably, four out of Puebla’s last five matches have seen at least three goals scored.

Puebla’s High-Scoring Matches: A Defensive Liability

Puebla consistently leaks goals, having conceded 11 goals in their last five league fixtures, ranking among the worst defensive records in the division. Despite their position at the bottom, the team has managed to find the net themselves, scoring 4 goals in those same five matches. This open style of play, combined with catastrophic defensive lapses, sets the stage for high-scoring encounters.

Tijuana’s Strong Form and Attacking Prowess

In stark contrast to their opponents, Tijuana presents a formidable challenge. The team comfortably occupies a spot in the upper echelons of the league table, currently sitting in sixth place with a solid 20 points. However, their league position isn’t the most crucial aspect; it’s their formidable attacking prowess, which has been operating at full throttle recently.

Tijuana’s Consistent Goal-Scoring Record

Over their last five league matches, Tijuana has netted an impressive 10 goals, marking the third-highest scoring rate in the league during that period. The team rarely fails to score, having found the back of the net in 11 out of their 12 matches this season. Furthermore, in 7 of those 12 games, Tijuana’s players have scored at least twice.

Key Player and Attacking Philosophy

A standout player in their squad is 17-year-old talent Gilberto Mora, whom the press has already hailed as a new gem of Mexican football. Coach Sebastián Abreu is effusive in his praise, calling Mora a “Class A” player. Tijuana’s most recent match against Monterrey ended in a 2-2 draw, further underscoring their attacking philosophy – they score goals and often allow opponents to do the same.Match Prediction Summary