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

The next Club America match is a huge Liga MX Apertura clash against fierce rivals Guadalajara Chivas. The sides meet in Liga MX 2026, Apertura - 9 at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City, with kick-off scheduled for 2026-09-20T03:15:00Z. This Club America vs Guadalajara Chivas preview looks at kick-off time, venue, standings, form, head to head and a data-driven prediction.

Both teams are flying high in the Liga MX: Apertura standings, adding extra weight to this clásico. Guadalajara Chivas arrive as the side in 2nd place, just ahead of Club America in 3rd. With only one point separating them and both currently in the zone marked for “Promotion - Liga MX (Apertura - Play Offs: Quarter-finals)”, this is not just about bragging rights but also about staying firmly in the top positions as the Apertura phase develops. Fans asking when Club America play next now know it’s a season-defining home date against Chivas.

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 (Fixture has not started yet)

Standings & form

Club America come into this home fixture sitting 3rd in the Liga MX: Apertura table with 16 points from 7 matches. Their overall record reads 5 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, with a goal difference of +9 after scoring 15 and conceding 6. At Estadio Banorte they have been perfect so far in this Apertura: 3 home games, 3 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses, scoring 8 and conceding 0. Their recent league form string is LWWWW, underlining a strong response after an earlier setback.

Guadalajara Chivas travel as the team currently in 2nd place on 17 points from 8 matches. Their overall Liga MX Apertura record stands at 5 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, also with a goal difference of +9 from 15 goals scored and 6 conceded. Away from home, Chivas have been very solid: 4 away games, 2 wins, 2 draws, 0 defeats, with 6 goals for and only 2 against. Their form line of WWDWW highlights consistency and momentum heading into this clásico.

Looking deeper into season statistics, Club America have already registered 4 clean sheets in the league, including all three home fixtures, and have yet to fail to score in any match. They have also used 4-2-3-1 as their main formation in most games. Guadalajara Chivas match that defensive solidity with 4 clean sheets of their own and only 1 match in which they failed to score. Chivas have alternated between 3-1-4-2 and 3-4-2-1 systems, showing tactical flexibility. Both sides have converted penalties this season, with Chivas scoring both of their attempts and Club America splitting one scored and one missed.

Head-to-head

  • 2026-02-15T03:07:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 1–0 Club America (Liga MX)
  • 2025-10-12T03:00:00Z: Club America 1–1 Guadalajara Chivas (Friendlies Clubs)
  • 2025-09-14T03:15:00Z: Club America 1–2 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2025-03-13T02:30:00Z: Club America 4–0 Guadalajara Chivas (CONCACAF Champions League)
  • 2025-03-09T03:05:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 0–0 Club America (Liga MX)
  • 2025-03-06T01:30:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 1–0 Club America (CONCACAF Champions League)
  • 2024-10-14T21:30:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 0–2 Club America (Friendlies Clubs)
  • 2024-09-15T00:50:00Z: Club America 1–0 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2024-05-19T02:00:00Z: Club America 1–0 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2024-05-16T02:05:00Z: Guadalajara Chivas 0–0 Club America (Liga MX)

The recent head-to-head record shows how finely balanced this rivalry has been. In Liga MX and continental competition, both clubs have enjoyed clear wins: Club America’s standout result was a 4–0 home victory in the CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 in March 2025, while Guadalajara Chivas have claimed key home wins such as the 1–0 Liga MX success in February 2026 and a 1–0 Champions League win in March 2025. Draws, including several 0–0 stalemates, underline how tight these clásicos can become, especially when there is so much at stake.

Key players to watch

  • R. Alvarado (Guadalajara Chivas) — 3 goals in 8 Liga MX appearances, a consistent attacking threat with strong overall performances.
  • B. Rodríguez (Club America) — 3 goals for Club America this season, offering cutting edge in the final third despite limited starts.
  • H. Martín (Club America) — 3 goals and 1 assist, a central figure in America’s attack and a proven scorer in tight games.
  • K. Álvarez (Club America) — 3 assists from defence, providing creativity and delivery from deeper positions.
  • R. Marín (Guadalajara Chivas) — 2 goals and 2 assists, contributing both as a finisher and creator in the Chivas frontline.
  • Raphael Veiga (Club America) — 1 goal and 2 assists, an important link player with strong chance-creation numbers.
  • E. Álvarez (Guadalajara Chivas) — 2 assists in limited minutes, an impact option capable of unlocking defences.
  • Á. Sepúlveda (Guadalajara Chivas) — 2 assists and a physical presence in attack, useful in tight, high-pressure matches.

Prediction

The data model for this Club America vs Guadalajara Chivas prediction leans slightly towards the hosts avoiding defeat. The forecast gives 35% probability to a Club America win, 35% to a draw and 30% to a Guadalajara Chivas victory. The official advice is a “Double chance: Club America or draw”, reflecting America’s perfect home record in this Apertura and their strong defensive numbers at Estadio Banorte, set against Chivas’ excellent overall form and unbeaten away run. With both sides in the top three and separated by just one point, another tight, high-stakes clásico is on the cards.

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