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Guadalajara Chivas vs Club Tijuana preview: next match date & prediction

The next Guadalajara Chivas match in the 2026 Liga MX Apertura sees them host Club Tijuana at Estadio Akron in Zapopan. This Guadalajara Chivas vs Club Tijuana preview looks ahead to their clash on 22 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled at 23:07 UTC, in what is listed as an Apertura - 5 fixture.

For fans wondering when Guadalajara Chivas play next, this home date brings a chance to climb from mid-table towards the top positions, while Club Tijuana arrive in strong early-season form and currently sit near the top of the Apertura standings. With Chivas trying to protect their home ground and Tijuana aiming to consolidate a play-off push, this looks a significant contest in the opening phase of the campaign.

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

In the 2026 Liga MX Apertura standings, Guadalajara Chivas are currently 9th in the group labelled “Liga MX: Apertura”. They have collected 7 points from 4 matches, with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. Chivas have scored 3 goals and conceded 3, for a goal difference of 0, and come into this fixture with a form line of WDWL. At Estadio Akron, they have played 2 home games, winning 1 and losing 1, scoring 1 and conceding 2. Away from home they are unbeaten so far, with 1 win and 1 draw from 2, scoring 2 and conceding 1.

Club Tijuana arrive in Zapopan in much stronger early-season shape. They sit 2nd in the same “Liga MX: Apertura” group with 10 points from 4 matches, having yet to lose. Their overall record stands at 3 wins and 1 draw, with 6 goals scored and 2 conceded, giving a goal difference of +4. Their form string of WDWW underlines a positive start. At home they have been perfect so far with 3 wins from 3 (6 scored, 2 against), while their sole away outing ended in a draw, with no goals scored or conceded.

Season statistics add some extra context. Chivas have kept 2 clean sheets in their 4 league games and have failed to score once. They have converted 1 penalty from 1 so far and have consistently lined up in a 3-1-4-2 formation. Club Tijuana also boast 2 clean sheets and have failed to score in just 1 match. From the spot, they have taken 3 penalties, scoring 2 and missing 1, and have used a 4-1-4-1 setup across their 4 fixtures.

Head-to-head

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

The head-to-head record shows a generally competitive fixture. Guadalajara Chivas have recorded several home wins over Club Tijuana, including 2–1 victories in February 2025, February 2023 and April 2022, plus a 1–0 success in August 2023. Club Tijuana have also enjoyed notable results at Estadio Caliente, such as a 4–2 win in July 2024 and a 3–3 draw in August 2025. The most recent meeting in April 2026 at Estadio Akron finished 0–0, underlining how tight this matchup can be.

Key players to watch

  • R. Alvarado (Guadalajara Chivas) — 2 goals in the 2026 Liga MX season.
  • R. Marín (Guadalajara Chivas) — 1 goal and 1 assist so far.
  • G. Mora (Club Tijuana) — 2 goals and 1 assist, contributing at both scorer and creator.
  • Mourad (Club Tijuana) — 2 goals, offering an additional attacking threat.

Prediction

The data-driven Guadalajara Chivas vs Club Tijuana prediction leans slightly towards the visitors avoiding defeat. The prediction model lists Club Tijuana as the favoured side with a “Win or draw” comment and an overall advice of: “Combo Double chance : draw or Club Tijuana and -3.5 goals”. The percentage probabilities stand at 10% home win, 45% draw and 45% away win, suggesting a tight contest in which Tijuana’s early-season form gives them a small edge, but a draw at Estadio Akron is also heavily in play.

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