Preview: Tigres UANL vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Concacaf Champions Cup 2026 Round of 16 second leg

The Orange and Blue dominated the proceedings when these sides last met.

Tigres UANL are all set to battle it out against FC Cincinnati for their second-leg round-of-16 contest of the 2025-26 Concacaf Champions Cup. This is going to be an entertaining fixture, taking place at the Estadio Universitario.

Los Tigres haven’t been able to perform well in the previous leg of their continental competition. They are down by three goals and will be under pressure despite being at home for their next one. Tigres UANL do have a chance to make a comeback, but it is going to be one tough challenge for them.

FC Cincinnati continue their inconsistent run of performances. After winning the first leg by 3-0, they were dominated by the New England Revolution in their Major League Soccer contest.

The Orange and Blue have a three-goal advantage. They will not be looking to give many chances to the hosts.

Kick-off:

• Location: San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico
• Stadium: Estadio Universitario
• Date: Friday, March 20
• Kick-off Time: 06:30 AM IST/ 01:00 AM GMT (Thursday, March 19; 08:00 PM ET/ 05:00 PM PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Tigres: W-L-W-L-D

Cincinnati: W-L-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Rodrigo Aguirre (Tigres UANL)

Rodrigo Aguirre is going to be one of the main men in the final third for Tigres UANL. He has scored two goals in the last two continental competition matches and will be eager to engrave his name on the scoresheet. Even though he has not been in top form, the 31-year-old is still going to play a crucial part for the Los Tigres.

Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati)

Kévin Denkey scored a sensational brace for FC Cincinnati in their previous leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16. It was a top performance by the 25-year-old as he also bagged an assist. He now has five goal involvements in the continental competition and will be looking to add more to his tally.

Match Facts

• Tigres UANL have failed to score a goal in their last two games.
• FC Cincinnati have only secured one win in their last four matches.
• These clubs are going to take on one another for the fourth time.

Tigres UANL vs Cincinnati: Betting Tips and Odds

• FC Cincinnati to win
• Kevin Denkey to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Tigres UANL will not have Rafael Gurrero and Francisco Reyes in action. They are injured. Fernando Gorriaran and Marco Farfan are not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad.

Kristian Fletcher is not going to be in action for FC Cincinnati. He is injured. Gerardo Valenzuela is suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Tigres won: 1

Cincinnati won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Tigres UANL predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Guzman (GK); Garza, Joaquim, Angulo, Lorona; Romulo, Araujo; Lainez, Brunetta, Correa; Aguirre

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Celentano (GK); Flores, Robinson, Hadebe; Echenique, Bucha, Nwobodo, Gidi, Ramirez; Barlow, Denkey

Match Prediction

The hosts will be under pressure, keeping the Orange and Blue at an advantage. FC Cincinnati are likely to come out on top and defeat Tigres UANL in their upcoming Concacaf Champions Cup clash.

Prediction: Tigres 1-2 Cincinnati

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

USA: TUDN USA

Mexico: Fox One

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