TIJUANA, Mexico (Interstat) — Tijuana opened its Liga MX season with a 1-0 upset victory over favored Tigres UANL on Friday at Estadio Caliente.

Kevin Castañeda scored the decisive goal in the 22nd minute, securing three points for the home side. The match, played April 3, 2026, defied pregame projections that heavily favored the visitors. Interstat’s ELO system gave Tigres UANL a 62.5% probability to win, and its simulator predicted a 1-1 draw.

Instead, Tijuana’s defense held firm against a Tigres attack that failed to score. The physical contest featured six yellow cards, with Tigres’ Pablo Ortiz booked in the 45th minute. The result gives Tijuana a winning start to the campaign, while Tigres begins with a loss.