Chivas Look to Stretch Necaxa's Slide

Guadalajara Chivas have been one of the Apertura’s steadiest sides, and they come into this clash in fourth place with 20 points from 12 matches. Their last five games have produced seven goals scored and six conceded, a balance that has kept them among the leading group.

Necaxa’s fight for survival

Necaxa sit 17th of 18 with 9 points and a goal difference of -10. Every result carries extra weight for a side trying to climb out of the relegation zone, and a trip to Guadalajara is no easy assignment. Away from home they have collected just three draws and two defeats this season, still searching for their first away win of the campaign.

Chivas’ steady rhythm

Chivas have won five of their 12 league games, drawn five and lost only twice, both at home. Their defence has kept four clean sheets, and they have scored 19 times this season. Necaxa have struggled at both ends, scoring 15 times while conceding 25. Over their last five matches they have found the net six times but shipped 13 goals, a sign of how exposed they have been.

Head-to-head: close finishes

The last five meetings have been tightly contested. Chivas and Necaxa have won two apiece, with one goalless draw, the most recent at Necaxa in April. Chivas’ most recent win in this fixture came 3-1 in Guadalajara last September, a result that underlines how comfortable they have been in this matchup.

Our prediction

Chivas have the stronger form, the better defensive record and a far more comfortable position in the table. Necaxa will certainly compete and have shown they can score, but their away struggles and leaky backline make it hard to see them taking points here. Chivas should have enough to control the game and secure the win.

Guadalajara Chivas 2-1 Necaxa