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Club America vs Guadalajara Chivas preview: next match date and prediction

The next Club America match is a huge one: a Liga MX Apertura clash against fierce rivals Guadalajara Chivas. The latest edition of Club America vs Guadalajara Chivas is scheduled for 20 September 2026 in the Apertura - 9 round of Liga MX, with kick-off at 03:15 UTC at Estadio Banorte, Mexico City. With both clubs starting the 2026 Apertura strongly, this clásico has major implications near the top of the standings.

When fans ask when Club America play next, this is the fixture circled on every calendar. America come into this Club America vs Guadalajara Chivas preview sitting third, just one point behind second-placed Chivas. Both sides are currently tracking towards the Liga MX (Apertura - Play Offs: Quarter-finals), and a win here would be a statement result in the race for seeding and momentum.

Match details: date, kick-off & venue

  • Competition: Liga MX, Apertura - 9
  • Date / Kick-off: 2026-09-20T03:15:00Z
  • Venue: Estadio Banorte, Mexico City
  • Status: Not Started

Standings & form

Club America sit 3rd in the Liga MX Apertura table with 16 points from 7 matches (5 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss). They have scored 15 and conceded 6, for a goal difference of +9. Their recent form reads LWWWW, underlining a strong response after an early setback. At home, America have been perfect so far: 3 wins from 3, with 8 goals scored and 0 conceded at Estadio Banorte.

Guadalajara Chivas arrive in Mexico City in slightly stronger overall league position, currently 2nd with 17 points from 8 matches (5 wins, 2 draws, 1 defeat). They also have a goal difference of +9, scoring 15 and conceding 6, with form listed as WWDWW. Away from home, Chivas have yet to lose in this Apertura: 4 games, 2 wins, 2 draws, with 6 goals for and only 2 against, making them a very solid travelling side.

Season statistics add more context to this top-of-the-table showdown. Club America have kept 4 clean sheets in 7 league games and have failed to score 0 times, highlighting their balance between defence and attack. Chivas also boast 4 clean sheets and have only failed to score once this season. Discipline could be a factor: both teams have already received multiple yellow cards, while each side has seen one red card in league play so far. Tactically, America have mostly lined up in a 4-2-3-1, while Chivas have favoured 3-1-4-2 and 3-4-2-1 systems.

Head-to-head

  • 2026-02-15: Guadalajara Chivas 1–0 Club America (Liga MX)
  • 2025-10-12: Club America 1–1 Guadalajara Chivas (Friendlies Clubs)
  • 2025-09-14: Club America 1–2 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2025-03-13: Club America 4–0 Guadalajara Chivas (CONCACAF Champions League)
  • 2025-03-09: Guadalajara Chivas 0–0 Club America (Liga MX)
  • 2025-03-06: Guadalajara Chivas 1–0 Club America (CONCACAF Champions League)
  • 2024-10-14: Guadalajara Chivas 0–2 Club America (Friendlies Clubs)
  • 2024-09-15: Club America 1–0 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2024-05-19: Club America 1–0 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2024-05-16: Guadalajara Chivas 0–0 Club America (Liga MX)

The head-to-head record across these ten recent meetings is finely balanced. Club America have recorded notable home wins, including a 4–0 victory in the CONCACAF Champions League and several tight 1–0 successes in Liga MX. Guadalajara Chivas, however, have had the upper hand in some key clashes, including a 1–0 Liga MX win in February 2026 and a 2–1 away victory in September 2025. Draws have also featured regularly, with three 0–0 or 1–1 stalemates in this period, underlining how tight and tactical this clásico can become.

Key players to watch

  • R. Alvarado (Guadalajara Chivas) — 3 goals in Liga MX 2026, a key attacking threat with consistent minutes and strong overall contributions.
  • B. Rodríguez (Club America) — 3 goals for America this season, providing an important scoring option in fewer minutes.
  • H. Martín (Club America) — 3 goals and 1 assist, combining finishing with link-up play in the final third.
  • K. Álvarez (Club America) — 3 assists from defence, offering creativity and delivery from deeper positions.
  • R. Marín (Guadalajara Chivas) — 2 goals and 2 assists, an all-round attacking contributor for Chivas.
  • Raphael Veiga (Club America) — 1 goal and 2 assists, influential in chance creation and set-piece situations.
  • E. Álvarez (Guadalajara Chivas) — 2 assists, adding creativity in limited minutes.
  • Á. Sepúlveda (Guadalajara Chivas) — 2 assists, another option who can unlock defences.

Prediction

The data model for this Club America vs Guadalajara Chivas prediction leans slightly towards the hosts avoiding defeat. The forecast gives Club America 35% to win, a 35% chance of a draw, and 30% for a Chivas victory. The advice is a “Double chance: Club America or draw”, reflecting America’s perfect home record and strong defensive numbers at Estadio Banorte, set against Chivas’ impressive but slightly less favoured away form. With both teams in good shape near the top of the standings, another tight, high-stakes clásico is expected.

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