Sports Mole previews Monday's Leagues Cup clash between Tigres and New York City FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Match Preview
This round of 16 match marks Tigres' first visit to Red Bull Arena since 2020. Tigres narrowly defeated Pachuca in the previous round, while New York City FC advanced by overcoming the New England Revolution on penalties. Tigres is on a five-match winning run and looking to win knockout matches consecutively in the Leagues Cup for the first time since their title-winning campaign in 2019.
Tigres and New York City FC's Form
Tigres are looking solid with three victories in their last three Leagues Cup matches. They have previously eliminated New York City FC in earlier competitions. On the other hand, New York City FC is still seeking their first win in a knockout fixture after struggling to secure victories in previous League Cup encounters.
Team News
Tigres are likely to be without David Ayala due to injury but will rely on key players like Nahuel Guzman and Marcelo Flores. New York City FC are missing several players including Andres Perea and Talles Magno, which puts pressure on their lineup heading into the match.
Predicted Outcome
Expect a close match with both teams having strengths and weaknesses. The prediction is a draw, possibly leading to penalties, favoring Tigres based on their recent form.
