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Guadalajara Chivas vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas match preview

The next Guadalajara Chivas match in the Liga MX Apertura 2026 is a high-profile home clash against U.N.A.M. - Pumas at Estadio Akron in Zapopan. The fixture is scheduled for 2026-09-14T01:07:00Z, with the status listed as Not Started. This Guadalajara Chivas vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas preview looks at kick-off time, venue, standings, form, head to head and the latest prediction data.

Chivas come into this Apertura - 8 showdown sitting in a strong position in the Liga MX standings, while Pumas are chasing them from mid-table. With only three points separating the sides, this game could have a direct impact on the early play-off picture. Fans searching for when Guadalajara Chivas play next at home will have this classic rivalry firmly circled on the calendar.

Match details: date, kick-off & venue

  • Competition: Liga MX, Apertura - 8
  • Date / Kick-off: 2026-09-14T01:07:00Z
  • Venue: Estadio Akron, Zapopan
  • Status: Not Started

Standings & form

Guadalajara Chivas arrive in this Apertura round as one of the early pace-setters. They are currently 2nd in the Liga MX: Apertura group with 14 points from 7 matches (4 wins, 2 draws, 1 defeat). Chivas have scored 12 goals and conceded 6, giving them a goal difference of +6. Their recent league form reads WDWWD, underlining a strong, consistent start. At Estadio Akron they have played 3 times, winning 2 and losing 1, with a home goals record of 6 scored and 4 conceded. Away from home they remain unbeaten with 2 wins and 2 draws from 4 outings (6 goals for, 2 against).

U.N.A.M. - Pumas sit in 10th place in the same Liga MX: Apertura table, having collected 11 points from their 7 matches (3 wins, 2 draws, 2 defeats). Pumas have found the net 11 times and conceded 9, for a goal difference of +2. Their form line of WLDDW shows a mix of results but only one loss in the last five. At home they have played 4 matches (1 win, 2 draws, 1 loss, 4 goals for, 5 against), while away from home they have been more dangerous: 3 games on the road have produced 2 wins and 1 defeat, with 7 goals scored and 4 conceded.

Season statistics add further context. Chivas have kept 3 clean sheets so far (1 at home, 2 away) and have failed to score only once. They have also converted 2 penalties from 2 attempts, a 100% record. Pumas, meanwhile, have recorded 1 clean sheet and have failed to score in 3 of their matches. From the spot, Pumas have scored 1 penalty from 1. Both sides show tactical flexibility: Chivas have mainly used 3-1-4-2 and 3-4-2-1, while Pumas have alternated between 4-2-3-1, 4-3-3 and three-at-the-back systems. Discipline-wise, both teams have already picked up multiple yellow cards and each has received one red card in the current campaign.

Head-to-head

  • 2026-04-06T02:07:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 2–2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (Liga MX)
  • 2025-10-06T01:00:00Z: U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1–2 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2025-03-02T03:10:00Z: U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0–1 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2024-11-03T01:05:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 0–0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (Liga MX)
  • 2024-02-25T01:05:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 3–1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (Liga MX)
  • 2023-12-04T00:00:00Z: U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3–0 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2023-12-01T03:05:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 1–0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (Liga MX)
  • 2023-11-12T01:00:00Z: U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1–0 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2023-02-19T03:05:00Z: U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1–2 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2022-08-28T02:05:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 3–1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (Liga MX)

The head-to-head record between Guadalajara Chivas and U.N.A.M. - Pumas in these recent Liga MX meetings is tightly contested but leans towards Chivas. They have claimed several wins both home and away, including a 3–1 and 1–0 success at Estadio Akron and multiple away victories in Mexico City. Pumas, however, have shown they can respond with notable home wins such as 3–0 and 1–0. The most recent clash in April 2026 at Estadio Akron finished in a 2–2 draw, underlining how competitive this fixture remains.

Key players to watch

  • R. Alvarado (Guadalajara Chivas) — 3 goals in Liga MX 2026, a key attacking threat with consistent minutes and strong overall contribution.
  • R. Marín (Guadalajara Chivas) — 2 goals and 2 assists, offering both finishing and creativity in the final third.
  • Juninho (U.N.A.M. - Pumas) — 3 goals, including 1 from the penalty spot, leading the Pumas scoring charts this season.
  • R. Morales (U.N.A.M. - Pumas) — 2 goals and 3 assists, an important midfield link who regularly creates chances.
  • R. López (U.N.A.M. - Pumas) — 2 assists from defence, contributing to build-up play and providing service from deeper areas.

Prediction

The prediction model for this Guadalajara Chivas vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas prediction leans towards the hosts avoiding defeat. The advice given is a “Double chance: Guadalajara Chivas or draw”, reflecting their strong league position and solid recent form. The probability breakdown suggests 45% home win, 45% draw and 10% away win. With Chivas unbeaten in most of their recent games and Pumas showing better form on the road than at home, another tight encounter at Estadio Akron is expected, but the data clearly favours Chivas to take at least a point.

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