The Guadalajara Chivas (12th) host the Toluca Diablos Rojos (5th) at Estadio Akron on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 1:07 AM UTC (6:07 PM local time) for a pivotal Liga MX Week 9 matchup.
Team Form:
- Guadalajara: After a 2–1 victory over Club América in the “Clásico Nacional,” Guadalajara aims to build momentum. However, they were held to a 0–0 draw against Tigres UANL in their last outing, highlighting ongoing offensive challenges.
- Toluca: Toluca enters the match on the back of a 3–1 win against Puebla. With a solid record and a potent attack, they look to continue their ascent in the standings.
Key Players:
- Guadalajara: Forward Armando González leads the team with 4 goals, while midfielder Roberto Alvarado has contributed 2 goals and 3 assists.
- Toluca: Striker Paulinho has been in excellent form, scoring 17 goals this season. Midfielder Alexis Vega, a former Chivas player, has 13 assists, adding creativity to Toluca’s attack.
Head-to-Head:
In their last 33 encounters, Toluca has won 10 matches, Guadalajara 8, with 15 ending in draws. Historically, matches between these two teams have been closely contested.
Match Prediction:
Toluca enters the game as favorites, with a 38% chance of victory compared to Guadalajara’s 34%. Given their current form and attacking prowess, Toluca is poised to secure an away win.
