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Guadalajara Chivas vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas preview: match date and prediction

The next Guadalajara Chivas match in the Liga MX Apertura 2026 sees them host long-time rivals U.N.A.M. - Pumas at Estadio Akron in Zapopan. This Liga MX: Apertura - 8 clash is scheduled to kick off on 2026-09-14T01:07:00Z, with the fixture status currently listed as Not Started. Fans searching for a Guadalajara Chivas vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas preview will see a high-stakes encounter between a top-two side and a mid-table challenger.

Chivas come into this home game sitting high in the standings and looking to consolidate their strong start, while Pumas aim to close the gap and push themselves further up the Apertura table. With both teams showing competitive form and a rich recent head-to-head history, this fixture has all the ingredients to be one of the standout ties of the round.

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 (Fixture has not started yet)

Standings & form

Guadalajara Chivas arrive in this Apertura fixture in excellent shape. They are currently 2nd in the Liga MX: Apertura group with 14 points from 7 matches (4 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss). They have scored 12 goals and conceded 6, giving them a goal difference of +6. Their recent league form reads WDWWD, underlining a consistent run. At home, Chivas have played 3 times, winning 2 and losing 1, with a home goals record of 6 scored and 4 conceded. Away from home they are unbeaten, with 2 wins and 2 draws from 4, scoring 6 and conceding just 2.

U.N.A.M. - Pumas come into the game positioned 10th in the Liga MX: Apertura standings. They have collected 11 points from their 7 matches, with a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Pumas have scored 11 goals and conceded 9, for a goal difference of +2. Their current form line is WLDDW, showing a mix of results but only one defeat in the last five. At home they have played 4 times (1 win, 2 draws, 1 loss, goals 4–5), while their away form is strong: 3 away games, 2 wins, 1 loss, with 7 goals scored and 4 conceded.

From a season-statistics perspective, Chivas have shown defensive solidity with 3 clean sheets so far (1 at home, 2 away) and have only failed to score once. Pumas, meanwhile, have managed 1 clean sheet and have failed to score in 3 of their matches, which could be a factor against a confident Chivas back line. Both sides are perfect from the spot this season, with Chivas scoring 2 penalties from 2 and Pumas converting 1 from 1. Discipline-wise, each team has already seen a red card, both coming in the 46–60 minute range, something to watch in a typically intense contest.

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 data shows a closely contested rivalry with a slight edge to Guadalajara Chivas in recent seasons. Chivas have taken several key wins both home and away, including a 3–1 home victory in 2024 and multiple away successes at Estadio Olímpico Universitario. Pumas, however, have demonstrated they can respond, notably with a 3–0 home win in December 2023. The most recent meeting, a 2–2 draw at Estadio Akron in April 2026, underlines how finely balanced this fixture can be, suggesting another tight encounter in this latest Guadalajara Chivas vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas preview.

Key players to watch

  • R. Alvarado (Guadalajara Chivas) — 3 goals so far in the 2026 Liga MX season, a consistent attacking threat who has started all 7 league matches.
  • R. Marín (Guadalajara Chivas) — Contributed with 2 goals and 2 assists, offering both finishing and creative support in the final third.
  • Juninho (U.N.A.M. - Pumas) — Joint-top scorer for Pumas with 3 goals, including 1 successful penalty, and a key figure in their away performances.
  • R. Morales (U.N.A.M. - Pumas) — A key playmaker with 2 goals and 3 assists, central to Pumas’ attacking build-up and chance creation.
  • R. López (U.N.A.M. - Pumas) — A defender who has already provided 2 assists, combining defensive work with useful contributions going forward.

Prediction

The prediction model leans towards the hosts in this Guadalajara Chivas vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas prediction. The advice is a “Double chance: Guadalajara Chivas or draw”, reflecting Chivas’ strong overall form and solid home record. The implied outcome percentages are 45% home win, 45% draw and 10% away win. With Chivas in 2nd place and Pumas 10th but dangerous on the road, a competitive match is expected, but the data suggests the safer play is on Chivas avoiding defeat at Estadio Akron.

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