REF’s picks

Backing Tijuana -0.5 makes sense given their strong home fortress at Estadio Caliente and Atlas's severe injury crisis. Atlas arrives missing key figures like Aldo Rocha and Adonis Frias, severely compromising their spine for this tricky away trip.

1. 1Tijuana holds a historically dominant head-to-head edge at home over Atlas.
2. 2Atlas is depleted with multiple defensive and midfield absences.
3. 3Tijuana's recent home form can still be inconsistent, making a clean cover far from guaranteed.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.