Tigres vs Seattle Sounders: Preview, Predictions, and Lineups
Tigres UANL will host the Seattle Sounders in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals. The game takes place at Estadio Universitario in Nuevo León on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Match details
Kickoff is scheduled for 21:00 ET and 19:00 Mexico time. The stadium is commonly called El Volcán.
Context and form
Tigres arrive without their best run in Clausura 2026. The club suffered recent defeats in Liga MX.
Seattle has started its MLS campaign positively. The Sounders sit fifth in the Western Conference.
Recent results
- Tigres – Club Tijuana 1-0 Tigres (03/04/26); FC Juárez 2-1 Tigres (22/03/26); Tigres 5-1 FC Cincinnati (19/03/26); Tigres 0-0 Querétaro (15/03/26); FC Cincinnati 3-0 Tigres (12/03/26).
- Seattle Sounders – Houston Dynamo 0-1 Seattle (04/04/26); Minnesota United 0-0 Seattle (22/03/26); Seattle 2-1 Vancouver (18/03/26); San Jose 0-1 Seattle (15/03/26); Vancouver 0-3 Seattle (12/03/26).
Head-to-head background
The clubs have met in past CONCACAF competition. In 2013, Seattle eliminated Tigres after a two-legged tie.
They met again in the 2021 Leagues Cup. Seattle won that encounter as well.
Team news and probable lineups
Filmogaz.com monitored manager comments and selection hints before the match. Both coaches acknowledged the difficulty of the fixture.
Tigres (probable 4-2-3-1)
- Nahuel Guzmán (GK)
- Jesús Garza, Joaquim, José Purata, Vladimir Loroña
- Rómulo, Fernando Gorriarán
- Diego Lainez, Juan Brunetta, Ozziel Herrera
- Ángel Correa (forward)
Coach Guido Pizarro said he will field his best available players. He ruled out extensive rotation ahead of the cup tie.
Seattle Sounders (probable 4-2-3-1)
- Stefan Frei (GK)
- Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, Alexander Roldán, Jackson Ragen, Nouhou
- Snyder Brunell, Cristian Roldán
- Jesús Ferreira, Albert Rusnak, Paul Arriola
- Osaze de Rosario (forward)
Brian Schmetzer emphasized respect for Tigres and the challenge of playing at El Volcán. He reviewed Tigres’ previous cup ties in preparation.
How to watch
In Mexico, the match will air on FOX ONE and FOX+. U.S. viewers can use TUDN and several streaming services.
Available platforms include CONCACAF GO, VIX Premium, Fubo, Fox Sports, and Unimás.
Preview, Predictions, and Lineups
This Tigres vs Seattle Sounders preview covers team form, probable lineups, and viewing options. Analysts expect a tight game given Tigres’ home strength.
SI Fútbol projects a narrow win for Tigres. The outlet’s prediction reads Tigres 2-1 Seattle Sounders.
Outlook
Tigres will be favorites at home despite recent domestic struggles. Seattle aims to secure a favorable away result ahead of the return leg.
The tie should be competitive. Small margins and home advantage could decide the first leg.
