Mazatlan FC vs Chivas Prediction & Picks - Liga MX
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by Erik Gibbs | in Liga MX Picks
Mazatlán FC and Chivas face off at Estadio El Encanto on Friday with two teams trending in completely opposite directions as the Clausura 2026 season heats up. Chivas Guadalajara has been the story of the tournament so far, arriving in Mazatlán with a perfect record and looking to extend their winning streak to five matches. Gabriel Milito's side has been dominant, recently dismantling Pachuca 2-0 and securing a vital 3-2 victory over Atlético de San Luis. Their tactical discipline and high-pressing style have made them the most feared unit in the league early on.
Conversely, Mazatlán FC is enduring a miserable run of form, failing to secure a victory in their last nine attempts dating back to the previous tournament. Their most recent outing was a disappointing 1-0 loss to Atlas, which followed a heavy 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Monterrey.
The Cañoneros have struggled significantly with their defensive shape, failing to keep a clean sheet in 19 consecutive matches, a statistic that bodes poorly against a high-flying Guadalajara offense.
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Mazatlan FC vs Chivas Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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36 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | +16 |
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16
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15 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | -15 |
Mazatlan FC and Chivas Latest Matches
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 31, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 16, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 13, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 9, 2026 - Liga MX
Nov 7, 2025 - Liga MX
Nov 2, 2025 - Liga MX
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 16, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 9, 2026 - Liga MX
Nov 7, 2025 - Liga MX
Oct 24, 2025 - Liga MX
Oct 21, 2025 - Liga MX
Oct 3, 2025 - Liga MX
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 31, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 13, 2026 - Liga MX
Nov 2, 2025 - Liga MX
Oct 18, 2025 - Liga MX
Sep 27, 2025 - Liga MX
Sep 23, 2025 - Liga MX
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 31, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 17, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 13, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 10, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 3, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Dec 28, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 17, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 10, 2026 - Liga MX
Nov 27, 2025 - Liga MX
Nov 8, 2025 - Liga MX
Oct 25, 2025 - Liga MX
Oct 18, 2025 - Liga MX
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 31, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 13, 2026 - Liga MX
Jan 3, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Dec 28, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Nov 30, 2025 - Liga MX
Nov 2, 2025 - Liga MX
Mazatlan FC against Chivas : Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
40 %
60 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Oct 18, 2025 - Liga MX
Apr 11, 2025 - Liga MX
Jul 20, 2024 - Liga MX
Feb 16, 2024 - Liga MX
Apr 29, 2023 - Liga MX
Mazatlan FC against Chivas Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 5 - 3 - 2
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Substitutes
A. Alcaraz
DefenderJ. Diaz
A. Herrera
A. Saavedra
S. Godnez
J. Estrada Gonzalez
D. Hernandez
G. Lopez
A. Ben Rhouma
M. Lainez
O. Whalley
DefenderM. Gomez Ortiz
D. Campillo Del Campo
H. Camberos
J. Padilla
S. Sandoval Gonzalez
M. Tapias
R. Gonzalez
A. Sepulveda
R. Marin
Missing players
Leonardo Sepúlveda
Most goals and assists
Mazatlan FC
Chivas
J. Ovalle
(4 Goals)
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B. Rubio
(4 Goals)
A. Gonzalez
(12 Goals)
F. Almada
(3 Assists)
E. Alvarez
(4 Assists)
Mazatlan FC - Chivas Key Points
- The Over is 3-2 in Mazatlán's last 5 games
- The Over is 3-2 in Guadalajara's last 5 games
- Mazatlán are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games
- Guadalajara are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
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Our Mazatlan FC vs Chivas Prediction
The individual performances over the last fortnight further illustrate the gap between these two squads. Chivas striker Armando "Hormiga" González has been in scintillating form, leading the team with two goals and averaging over two shots on target per match. Alongside him, Roberto Alvarado and Efraín Álvarez have been masterminds in the final third, with Álvarez creating four big chances in the last two weeks alone. Chivas did receive a boost with the return of Diego Campillo from a foot injury, though they remain without Gilberto Sepúlveda and Leonardo Sepúlveda in defense.
Mazatlán, meanwhile, is leaning heavily on Facundo Almada for goals from set-pieces, an indictment of their struggling forwards. Their injury list is also growing, with Fábio Gomes out due to a muscle injury and Christopher Castro sidelined with a knock. The game heavily favor Chivas, as the mismatch between the league's most potent attack and Mazatlán's porous defense is glaring.
Chivas has the clear upper hand to win this comfortably, likely continuing their march at the top of the table while Mazatlán remains mired in the basement. Our prediction for Mazatlán FC vs. Chivas: Over 2.5 goals.
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