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

The next Guadalajara Chivas match in the Liga MX Apertura 2026 is a home clash against U.N.A.M. - Pumas at Estadio Akron in Zapopan. The fixture is scheduled for 14 September 2026, with kick-off at 01:07 UTC, and comes in Apertura - 8 as both sides look to strengthen their position in the table. For fans wondering when Chivas play next, this high-profile encounter against Pumas is the answer.

This Guadalajara Chivas vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas preview sets up a meeting between a Chivas side sitting high in the standings and a Pumas team pushing to climb from mid-table. With Chivas currently well placed in the Apertura group and Pumas only three points behind, the stakes are clear: the hosts aim to consolidate a top position, while the visitors can close the gap and move closer to the upper spots.

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 come into this Apertura round as one of the strongest performers so far. They are currently 2nd in Liga MX: Apertura with 14 points from 7 matches, holding a goal difference of +6. Their overall record stands at 4 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, with 12 goals scored and 6 conceded. At Estadio Akron, Chivas have played 3 times, winning 2 and losing 1, scoring 6 and conceding 4. Away from home they remain unbeaten with 2 wins and 2 draws from 4, scoring 6 and allowing only 2. Their recent league form is strong at WDWWD, underlining why they are currently in a position marked for the Liga MX (Apertura - Play Offs: Quarter-finals).

U.N.A.M. - Pumas travel to Zapopan sitting in 10th place in Liga MX: Apertura on 11 points from their opening 7 fixtures. They have a balanced record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 11 goals scored and 9 conceded, giving them a goal difference of +2. At home, Pumas have taken 1 win, 2 draws and 1 defeat (4 goals for, 5 against) from 4 games, while their away form has been more decisive: 2 wins and 1 loss in 3 outings, with 7 goals scored and 4 conceded. Their recent form string of WLDDW shows some inconsistency but also resilience, keeping them within reach of the upper positions.

Looking at season statistics, Guadalajara Chivas have shown defensive solidity with 3 clean sheets in their 7 league matches so far and have only failed to score once. They have also been perfect from the spot, converting 2 penalties out of 2. U.N.A.M. - Pumas have recorded 1 clean sheet and have failed to score in 3 of their games, but they too are flawless from penalties, scoring 1 out of 1. Both sides have used multiple formations, with Chivas leaning heavily on a 3-1-4-2 base, while Pumas have alternated between 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3 among others.

Head-to-head

• 2026-04-06: Guadalajara Chivas 2–2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (Liga MX)
• 2025-10-06: U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1–2 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
• 2025-03-02: U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0–1 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
• 2024-11-03: Guadalajara Chivas 0–0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (Liga MX)
• 2024-02-25: Guadalajara Chivas 3–1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (Liga MX)
• 2023-12-04: U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3–0 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
• 2023-12-01: Guadalajara Chivas 1–0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (Liga MX)
• 2023-11-12: U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1–0 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
• 2023-02-19: U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1–2 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
• 2022-08-28: 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 recent Liga MX meetings is tight but leans towards Chivas. The most recent clash in April 2026 at Estadio Akron finished 2–2, while Chivas won both encounters in 2025, 2–1 and 1–0, away in Mexico City. At home, Chivas have also enjoyed strong results with wins by 3–1, 1–0 and 3–1 in the listed matches, although Pumas have shown they can respond, notably with a 3–0 home victory in December 2023 and a tight 1–0 win later that year. Overall, Chivas have often edged the contests, especially in Zapopan, but Pumas have produced some significant results of their own.

Key players to watch

• R. Alvarado (Guadalajara Chivas) — 3 goals in 7 appearances, operating as an attacker and providing consistent end product with a high match rating.
• R. Marín (Guadalajara Chivas) — 2 goals and 2 assists, making him a key attacking contributor both as a scorer and creator.
• Juninho (U.N.A.M. - Pumas) — 3 goals so far, including 1 from the penalty spot, giving Pumas a crucial cutting edge in the final third.
• R. Morales (U.N.A.M. - Pumas) — 2 goals and 3 assists from midfield, a central figure in Pumas’ build-up and chance creation.
• R. López (U.N.A.M. - Pumas) — 2 assists from defence, combining solid defensive work with useful attacking contributions.

Prediction

The data-driven model for this Guadalajara Chivas vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas prediction leans towards the hosts avoiding defeat. The prediction advice is a “Double chance: Guadalajara Chivas or draw”, with outcome percentages set at 45% home win, 45% draw and 10% away win. That reflects Chivas’ higher league position, strong recent form and solid record at Estadio Akron, while still acknowledging Pumas’ ability to compete and take points, especially given their positive away results so far this season.