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Guadalajara Chivas vs Club Tijuana preview: match date, venue & prediction

The next Guadalajara Chivas match in the Liga MX Apertura 2026 sees them host Club Tijuana at Estadio Akron in Zapopan. This Guadalajara Chivas vs Club Tijuana preview looks ahead to their clash in the Apertura - 5 round, scheduled to kick off on 22 August 2026, with the fixture currently listed as Not Started. Fans checking when Guadalajara Chivas play next at home will have their answer here.

Chivas come into this game sitting in mid-pack, while Tijuana arrive as one of the early high-flyers in the Apertura standings. With Club Tijuana pushing near the top and Guadalajara Chivas aiming to close the gap, this encounter at Estadio Akron could have an early say in the race for the Liga MX Apertura play-off positions. Recent head-to-head meetings have often been tight, adding extra intrigue to this Guadalajara Chivas vs Club Tijuana preview.

Match details: date, kick-off & venue

  • Competition: Liga MX, Apertura - 5
  • Date / Kick-off: 2026-08-22T23:07:00Z
  • Venue: Estadio Akron, Zapopan
  • Status: Not Started (Fixture has not started yet)

Standings & form

Guadalajara Chivas are currently 9th in the Liga MX: Apertura table with 7 points from 4 matches. Their overall record stands at 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, with 3 goals scored and 3 conceded, giving a goal difference of 0. At Estadio Akron they have played 2 league games so far, winning 1 and losing 1, with 1 goal for and 2 against. Away from home they are unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw, scoring 2 and conceding 1. Their recent form string reads WDWL, showing a mixed but competitive start.

Club Tijuana arrive in much stronger early-season shape. They sit 2nd in the same Liga MX: Apertura standings on 10 points from their first 4 matches. Tijuana are still unbeaten with 3 wins and 1 draw, having scored 6 goals and conceded only 2 for a goal difference of +4. Their home form has been perfect so far (3 wins from 3, 6 goals for and 2 against), while their only away outing ended in a draw, with 0 goals scored and 0 conceded. Their form line of WDWW underlines why they are currently in a position described as Promotion - Liga MX (Apertura - Play Offs: Quarter-finals).

From the season statistics, Chivas have kept 2 clean sheets in their 4 matches and have failed to score just once. They have successfully converted their only penalty of the campaign so far. Club Tijuana also boast 2 clean sheets and have failed to score in just one game, while they have taken 3 penalties, scoring 2 and missing 1. Chivas have consistently lined up in a 3-1-4-2 across their 4 fixtures, while Tijuana have favoured a 4-1-4-1 setup in all of their matches.

Head-to-head

  • 2026-04-26T01:07:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 0–0 Club Tijuana (Liga MX)
  • 2025-08-23T03:00:00Z: Club Tijuana 3–3 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2025-02-10T03:05:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 2–1 Club Tijuana (Liga MX)
  • 2024-07-13T03:00:00Z: Club Tijuana 4–2 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2024-01-27T03:00:00Z: Club Tijuana 1–1 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2023-08-23T01:00:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 1–0 Club Tijuana (Liga MX)
  • 2023-02-16T01:05:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 2–1 Club Tijuana (Liga MX)
  • 2022-09-08T02:05:00Z: Club Tijuana 1–2 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2022-04-20T02:00:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 2–1 Club Tijuana (Liga MX)
  • 2021-10-21T02:06:00Z: Club Tijuana 0–0 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)

The head-to-head record provided shows a generally competitive rivalry. Guadalajara Chivas have recorded several home wins over Club Tijuana, including 2–1 victories in 2025, 2023 and 2022 and a 1–0 success in 2023. Club Tijuana, however, have shown they can hurt Chivas, notably with a 4–2 home win in July 2024 and a 3–3 draw in August 2025. The most recent meeting at Estadio Akron in April 2026 finished 0–0, underlining how tight this fixture can be.

Key players to watch

  • R. Alvarado (Guadalajara Chivas) — 2 goals in 4 appearances, an attacking threat with strong creative numbers.
  • R. Marín (Guadalajara Chivas) — 1 goal and 1 assist so far, offering end product despite limited minutes.
  • G. Mora (Club Tijuana) — 2 goals and 1 assist, influential in midfield with a high rating and penalty success.
  • Mourad (Club Tijuana) — 2 goals, including from the spot, providing a focal point in attack.

Prediction

The prediction model leans towards the visitors in this Guadalajara Chivas vs Club Tijuana prediction. Club Tijuana are listed as the likely winner with a “Win or draw” comment, and the percentages give 10% chance to a Chivas home win, with both the draw and an away victory rated at 45% each. The advice points to a combo double chance: draw or Club Tijuana and under 3.5 goals, suggesting a cautious game with limited scoring and Tijuana favoured to avoid defeat.

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