**Monterrey's looking to bounce back at home, but Tijuana's been the definition of resilient** — this is exactly the kind of flat encounter where the Xolos could pinch a point. 🔥

Monterrey have won three of their last five but that loss to Guadalajara stings, and they're missing **O. Pineda** to suspension. Tijuana, meanwhile, are on a four-draw stretch — they're not winning much, but they're **seriously hard to break down**.

Key storylines:

- **Monterrey's attack vs. Tijuana's wall**: H. Cuypers and **J. Corona** need to find space against a **J. Porozo**-led backline that's content to sit and frustrate
- **Home advantage test**: Estadio BBVA should give Monterrey the edge, but Tijuana travel well — expect scrappy, not beautiful
- **Midfield battle**: **C. Garza** and **Ó. Torres** have to control the pace against **I. Tona**'s disciplined setup

Expected lineups:

- **CF Monterrey**: E. Andrada, G. Arteaga, V. Guzmán, C. Salcedo, R. Chávez, C. Garza, Ó. Torres, L. Ocampos, D. Rossi, J. Corona, H. Cuypers
- **Club Tijuana**: A. Rodríguez, J. Gómez, J. Porozo, J. Vega, R. Fernández, I. Tona, A. Preciado, R. Árciga, A. Pérez, F. González, M. E. Ghezouani

Prediction:

**Monterrey 1–1 Tijuana**. Slight lean to the draw — Monterrey should dominate possession but Tijuana's defensive discipline will earn them a point.