Preview: Tigres UANL vs Seattle Sounders Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Concacaf Champions Cup 2026 quarter-final first leg
The Rave Greens dominated the proceedings when these sides last met.
Tigres UANL are all set to go head-to-head against Seattle Sounders FC for their first leg quarterfinal clash of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. This contest will be witnessed at the Estadio Universitario.
The Guido Pizarro-led side have faced back-to-back losses in their last two matches. This is going to make things tougher despite being at home. Tigres UANL will be eager to come back to winning ways.
In the previous round of the continental competition, the Tigers outplayed another MLS side, FC Cincinnati. Their performance in the first leg was disappointing, but they made a strong comeback in their home leg. The hosts will be looking to put in top efforts here.
Seattle Sounders FC are on a positive run of form at the moment. They easily outclassed the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16. The Rave Greens performed really well across both legs and will be keen to continue their form.
Despite being away from home, Brian Schmetzer’s men will be full of confidence.
Kick-off:
- Location: San Nicolás de los Garza, México
- Stadium: Estadio Universitario
- Date: Thursday, April 9
- Kick-off Time: 06:30 AM IST/ 01:00 AM GMT (Wednesday, April 8; 08:00 PM ET/ 05:00 PM PT)
- Referee: Juan Gabriel Calderón Perez
- VAR: In use
Form:
UANL: L-D-W-L-L
Sounders: W-W-W-D-W
Players to Watch
Rodrigo Aguirre (Tigres UANL)
Rodrigo Aguirre has been performing well for Tigres UANL when it comes to the Concacaf Champions Cup. He has scored four goals in three games of the ongoing campaign. The 31-year-old will be looking to add more to his tally.
He will be a crucial aspect in the final third for the hosts.
Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders)
Paul Rothrock is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Seattle Sounders. He is on a decent run at the moment and is going to play an important role for his side. In two continental competition games, the 27-year-old has scored two goals this season and will be eager to add more to his tally.
Match Facts
- Seattle Sounders haven’t faced a defeat in their last six games.
- Tigres UANL are on a two-match losing streak.
- Both of the last two fixtures between these sides have ended in favour of the Rave Green.
Tigres UANL vs Seattle Sounders: Betting Tips and Odds
- Seattle Sounders to win
- Paul Rothrock to score
- Goals over 3.5
Injury and Team News
All of the selected squad members for Tigres UANL are fit and ready to be in action.
Seattle Sounders FC will miss out on the services of Nikola Petkovic, Yeimar Gomez, Kee-hee Kim, Ryan Sailor and Pedro de la Vega. They are injured.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 3
UANL won: 1
Sounders won: 2
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
Tigres UANL predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Guzmán (GK); Heron, Joachim, Angle, Lorona; Araujo, Brunetta; Lainez, Correa, Sanchez; Aguirre
Seattle Sounders predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Thomas (GK); Kossa-Rienzi, Lopez, Ragen, Tolo; Brunell, Roldan; Arriola, Ferreira, Rothrock; Musovski
Match Prediction
Despite Tigres UANL being a strong side at the Estadio Universitario, defeating the Rave Green is going to be a tough task for them in their upcoming Concacaf Champions Cup outing. The visitors will be bent on extending their unbeaten run.
Seattle Sounders FC will likely secure a win here as they are on a good run of form.
Prediction: UANL 2-3 Sounders
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
USA: TUDN USA
Mexico: Fox One
When and where is Tigres UANL vs Seattle Sounders Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal?
The match will be contested at the Estadio Universitario on Wednesday, April 8, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Where and how to watch Concacaf Champions Cup live in India?
The FanCode app and website can be used to view all the games live.
Where and how to watch Concacaf Champions Cup live in USA?
Fans can tune into TUDN to watch the matches live in the United States of America.
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