Chivas vs Puebla Prediction & Picks - Liga MX
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by Erik Gibbs | in Liga MX Picks
Chivas and Puebla face off at the Akron Stadium on Saturday in a match that carries massive implications for the postseason seeding. Guadalajara has been the talk of the league, largely due to a revitalized offensive philosophy that has seen them dismantle opponents with a blend of speed and technical precision. Their recent trajectory has been overwhelmingly positive, marked by a high-scoring run that has rejuvenated a fanbase hungry for silverware. The Rebaño Sagrado are playing with a palpable sense of confidence, moving the ball with a fluidity that few teams in the Clausura can match.
In stark contrast, Puebla has found the current campaign to be an uphill struggle. La Franja has dealt with a porous defense that has conceded far too many high-quality chances, leading to a string of disappointing results. While they remain a hard-working group that fights for every second ball, the lack of a consistent goal-scoring threat has made it difficult for them to turn competitive efforts into actual victories.
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Chivas vs Puebla Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2
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36 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | +16 |
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17
|
13 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -13 |
Chivas and Puebla Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 11, 2026 - Liga MX
Apr 5, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 29, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Mar 21, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 18, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 14, 2026 - Liga MX
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 5, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 18, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 14, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 14, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 17, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 10, 2026 - Liga MX
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 11, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 29, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Mar 21, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 7, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 28, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 21, 2026 - Liga MX
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 10, 2026 - Liga MX
Apr 3, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 22, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 13, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 7, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 4, 2026 - Liga MX
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 10, 2026 - Liga MX
Apr 3, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 13, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 4, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 20, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 13, 2026 - Liga MX
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 22, 2026 - Liga MX
Mar 7, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 28, 2026 - Liga MX
Feb 6, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 17, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 9, 2026 - Liga MX
Chivas against Puebla : Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
0 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Sep 27, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 15, 2025 - Liga MX
Oct 25, 2024 - Liga MX
Apr 6, 2024 - Liga MX
Oct 20, 2023 - Liga MX
Mar 10, 2023 - Liga MX
Chivas against Puebla Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Substitutes
O. Whalley
DefenderG. Sepulveda
M. Gomez Ortiz
MidfielderJ. Padilla
M. Tapias
S. Sandoval Gonzalez
H. Camberos
R. Gonzalez
S. Aguayo
J. Perez
J. Rodriguez
DefenderL. Rey
U. Torres
MidfielderC. Baltazar Agraz
A. Gamarra
A. Araos
M. Ramirez
ForwardE. Lozano
B. Garnica
O. Gonzalez
Missing players
Leonardo Sepúlveda
R. Pachuca
ForwardI. Maestro Puch
Most goals and assists
Chivas
Puebla
A. Gonzalez
(12 Goals)
E. Guerra
(3 Goals)
E. Alvarez
(4 Assists)
K. Velasco
(3 Assists)
Chivas - Puebla Key Points
- The Over is 5-0 in Chivas's last 5 games
- The Over is 1-4 in Puebla's last 5 games
- Chivas are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
- Puebla are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
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Our Chivas vs Puebla Prediction
The brilliance of Armando "Hormiga" González has been the defining story for Chivas lately. With 12 goals already to his name, he has become the most feared marksman in Mexico, consistently finding space in congested boxes. Roberto Alvarado has also been in scintillating form, maintaining a top-tier rating by leading the team in chances created and successful dribbles. In goal, Raúl Rangel has provided a safety net with a high number of recoveries, ensuring that Chivas remains stable even when they commit numbers forward.
Puebla's hopes rest on the shoulders of Daniel Gutierrez, who has been a mainstay in the lineup, and the defensive efforts of Eduardo Navarro. However, the visitors have been plagued by mistakes, with Fernando Monárrez recently conceding penalties that have proven costly. Injury-wise, Chivas is relatively healthy, allowing them to field their strongest XI.
Given the current form of Armando González and the creative vacuum in the Puebla midfield, Chivas is the heavy favorite to win this comfortably. The sheer gulf in attacking quality and the momentum within the Guadalajara camp suggest that Puebla will find it nearly impossible to contain the home side's multifaceted assault for ninety minutes. Our prediction for Chivas vs. Puebla: Over 2.5 goals.
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