Venue: Estadio Universitario (UANL) — San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León
Kickoff: 6:30 PM local time (per tournament listing)
Referee: Mario Alberto Escobar Toca
Aggregate: Tigres lead 1–0
WEATHER OUTLOOK (Monterrey, MX — Evening)
Temperature: ~82°F at kickoff
Conditions: Warm, humid, light winds
Impact: Favors Tigres’ high‑tempo attack; Nashville must manage fatigue in heat.
INJURY REPORT
Nashville SC
Sam Surridge (back) — OUT; major loss in finishing power.
Edvard Tagseth — Doubtful after first‑leg injury.
T. Williams, C. Applewhite — Listed absentees.
Tigres UANL
No major new injuries reported; full attacking group available.
EXPECTED LINEUPS
Tigres UANL (4‑2‑3‑1)
Guzmán; Garza, Rómulo, Angulo, Reyes; Araujo, Gorriarán; Brunetta, Lainez, Correa; Aguirre
Nashville SC (4‑4‑2)
Schwake; Bauer, Woledzi, Maher, Lovitz; Yazbek, Acosta, Mohammed, Qasem; Pacius, Madrigal Bench includes Mukhtar, Knight, Muyl, Espinoza.
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Tigres UANL
Last 6: 3W‑1L‑2D
Home dominance: 5 straight home wins, 19–4 aggregate scoring.
Champions Cup pedigree: Former champions (2020).
Nashville SC
Last 6: 4W‑1L‑1D
Lowest‑scoring semifinalist: 9 goals in 7 matches.
Road identity: Counterattacking, low‑possession, disciplined shape.
📚 SERIES HISTORY
Only one prior meeting: Tigres won 1–0 in Nashville (first leg).
KEY MATCHUPS
1. Ángel Correa (Tigres) vs. Nashville CB pairing (Maher/Woledzi)
Correa scored the first‑leg winner and is Tigres’ most dangerous creator. Nashville must limit his half‑space touches.
2. Gorriarán & Araujo vs. Acosta & Yazbek
Midfield control will dictate whether Nashville can counter. Tigres’ double‑pivot is superior in ball retention.
3. Hany Mukhtar (super‑sub?) vs. Tigres’ back line
Mukhtar may not start but could be decisive late if Nashville chase goals.
BETTING TRENDS
Nashville have failed to score in three straight home continental matches.
Tigres have won five straight at home, averaging 3.8 goals per match.
Nashville’s away form is solid, but their attack is depleted.
MATCH ODDS
Nashville SC – 475
Tigres UANL + 180
Draw + 390
Over 2.5 + 110 Under 2.5 – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 4, 2026
