Liga MX Gameweek 16, Apertura

Leon vs NS Guadalajara Chivas

Estadio León

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Futmetrix Verdict
68
Leon
vs
Guadalajara Chivas
Mon, Nov 9 • 02:10 Español
⚡ Form 59
⚖️ Balance 70
🏆 Stakes 49
⭐ Stars 77
Chivas need a summit-chasing response

Win Probability

  • Leon 30%
  • Draw 26%
  • Guadalajara Chivas 44%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Guadalajara Chivas chase the summit; Leon can disrupt the title run

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. Chivas are seven points off the summit, while Leon sit seventh; the result can reshape the pressure in the title race and change the direction of both campaigns.

The Setup

Chivas are second on 29 points after 15 matches: eight wins, five draws and two defeats. They have scored 25 and conceded 14. Leon are seventh on 22 points, with six wins, four draws and five losses; 22 goals scored are offset by 20 conceded.

Form: Chivas have three wins and two draws in their last five; Leon’s sequence is LDWLD, one win, two draws and two defeats. The Balance: Leon must attack without exposing space in transition. The Stakes: Chivas are seven points off the summit and must keep pressure on the leader, while Leon can climb from seventh. The Stars may make the difference. They play at Estadio León.

Key Battle

The battle is between J. Alvarado and Santiago Sandoval. Alvarado must receive between the lines and facing goal; his three goals in five matches make him Leon’s sharpest threat. Sandoval’s two goals in one match underline his danger when Chivas find space. If Leon’s press is bypassed, Sandoval can run at the back line; if Alvarado gets early service, Chivas will be forced deeper.

Our Prediction

Our take is a 1-2 Guadalajara Chivas win. Leon should press at home and find openings, but their 20 goals conceded leave a clear vulnerability. Chivas can ride out the pressure, break forward into space behind the midfield and create the cleaner chances. Both sides score; the visitors’ stronger defensive record gives them the edge.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Yes. Chivas need to keep the summit in reach, and Leon’s attack gives the hosts a real route into the contest.

What is the expected outcome?

Leon 1-2 Guadalajara Chivas, with the visitors exploiting space on the counter.

Where are Leon and Guadalajara Chivas in the table?

Chivas are second on 29 points; Leon are seventh on 22, with both having played 15 matches.

How have Leon performed lately?

One win, two draws and two defeats in their last five: LDWLD.

Which player should I watch?

J. Alvarado is the player to watch, with 3 goals in 5 matches and a 7.2 average rating.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
07/20/2025 Leon 1 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio León
01/29/2025 Leon 2 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio León
09/19/2024 Guadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Leon Liga MX Estadio AKRON
03/09/2024 Guadalajara Chivas 1 - 2 Leon Liga MX Estadio AKRON
09/09/2023 Guadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 Leon Friendlies Clubs SeatGeek Stadium
07/04/2023 Leon 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio León
07/20/2025
Liga MX Estadio León
01/29/2025
Liga MX Estadio León
09/19/2024
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
03/09/2024
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
09/09/2023
Friendlies Clubs SeatGeek Stadium
07/04/2023
Liga MX Estadio León
Leon Win
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Draw

Season Statistics

7
League Position
2
22
Points
29
22
Goals Scored
25
20
Goals Conceded
14

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Club America 15 29 36 21 +15 DClub America 2 - 2 Toluca (01-11-2026)DClub America 1 - 1 Club Tijuana (29-10-2026)LClub America 1 - 2 CF Pachuca (26-10-2026)WAtlas 2 - 5 Club America (22-10-2026)WLeon 3 - 5 Club America (18-10-2026)
2 Guadalajara Chivas 15 29 25 14 +11 WGuadalajara Chivas 4 - 2 Atlante FC (01-11-2026)WMonterrey 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (25-10-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Necaxa (21-10-2026)DGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (17-10-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (11-10-2026)
3 Cruz Azul 15 29 34 24 +10 WCruz Azul 2 - 1 Leon (02-11-2026)WClub Queretaro 1 - 3 Cruz Azul (26-10-2026)WCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (22-10-2026)WCruz Azul 5 - 0 FC Juarez (18-10-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 3 Cruz Azul (12-10-2026)
4 Atlas 15 27 26 26 0 WAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Atlas (31-10-2026)WAtlas 4 - 3 Puebla (25-10-2026)LAtlas 2 - 5 Club America (22-10-2026)WNecaxa 0 - 2 Atlas (17-10-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (11-10-2026)
5 Toluca 15 24 31 21 +10 DClub America 2 - 2 Toluca (01-11-2026)DLeon 1 - 1 Toluca (24-10-2026)DToluca 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (22-10-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Atletico San Luis (18-10-2026)LTigres UANL 3 - 2 Toluca (10-10-2026)
6 Club Tijuana 15 22 25 21 +4 LNecaxa 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (07-11-2026)DMonterrey 3 - 3 Club Tijuana (01-11-2026)DClub America 1 - 1 Club Tijuana (29-10-2026)WClub Tijuana 4 - 1 Santos Laguna (26-10-2026)DToluca 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (22-10-2026)
7 Leon 15 22 22 20 +2 LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Leon (02-11-2026)DLeon 1 - 1 Toluca (24-10-2026)WTigres UANL 0 - 2 Leon (21-10-2026)LLeon 3 - 5 Club America (18-10-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Leon (10-10-2026)
8 Santos Laguna 15 22 21 20 +1 WSantos Laguna 1 - 0 Necaxa (01-11-2026)LClub Tijuana 4 - 1 Santos Laguna (26-10-2026)WSantos Laguna 2 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-10-2026)WSantos Laguna 5 - 0 Club Queretaro (17-10-2026)WAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (11-10-2026)
9 Monterrey 14 21 26 21 +5 DMonterrey 3 - 3 Club Tijuana (01-11-2026)LMonterrey 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (25-10-2026)WPuebla 1 - 4 Monterrey (22-10-2026)WMonterrey 2 - 1 CF Pachuca (19-10-2026)DClub America 1 - 1 Monterrey (11-10-2026)
10 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 15 20 22 24 -2 WPuebla 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (31-10-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (25-10-2026)LSantos Laguna 2 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-10-2026)WAtlante FC 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (17-10-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 3 Cruz Azul (12-10-2026)
11 Club Queretaro 14 20 18 21 -3 LFC Juarez 3 - 1 Club Queretaro (31-10-2026)LClub Queretaro 1 - 3 Cruz Azul (26-10-2026)LAtletico San Luis 2 - 1 Club Queretaro (21-10-2026)LSantos Laguna 5 - 0 Club Queretaro (17-10-2026)WClub Queretaro 2 - 0 Atlante FC (10-10-2026)
12 CF Pachuca 15 19 25 19 +6 WCF Pachuca 3 - 0 Tigres UANL (31-10-2026)WClub America 1 - 2 CF Pachuca (26-10-2026)LCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (22-10-2026)LMonterrey 2 - 1 CF Pachuca (19-10-2026)DCF Pachuca 3 - 3 Necaxa (11-10-2026)
13 Atletico San Luis 15 19 19 23 -4 LAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 FC Juarez (07-11-2026)LAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Atlas (31-10-2026)WAtlante FC 0 - 1 Atletico San Luis (24-10-2026)WAtletico San Luis 2 - 1 Club Queretaro (21-10-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Atletico San Luis (18-10-2026)
14 Puebla 15 16 17 23 -6 LPuebla 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (31-10-2026)LAtlas 4 - 3 Puebla (25-10-2026)LPuebla 1 - 4 Monterrey (22-10-2026)DClub Tijuana 0 - 0 Puebla (17-10-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Leon (10-10-2026)
15 Tigres UANL 15 15 15 22 -7 LCF Pachuca 3 - 0 Tigres UANL (31-10-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (25-10-2026)LTigres UANL 0 - 2 Leon (21-10-2026)DGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (17-10-2026)WTigres UANL 3 - 2 Toluca (10-10-2026)
16 Atlante FC 15 14 16 24 -8 LGuadalajara Chivas 4 - 2 Atlante FC (01-11-2026)LAtlante FC 0 - 1 Atletico San Luis (24-10-2026)WFC Juarez 0 - 1 Atlante FC (21-10-2026)LAtlante FC 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (17-10-2026)LClub Queretaro 2 - 0 Atlante FC (10-10-2026)
17 Necaxa 15 10 16 28 -12 WNecaxa 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (07-11-2026)LSantos Laguna 1 - 0 Necaxa (01-11-2026)DNecaxa 1 - 1 FC Juarez (24-10-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Necaxa (21-10-2026)LNecaxa 0 - 2 Atlas (17-10-2026)
18 FC Juarez 15 8 12 34 -22 WAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 FC Juarez (07-11-2026)WFC Juarez 3 - 1 Club Queretaro (31-10-2026)DNecaxa 1 - 1 FC Juarez (24-10-2026)LFC Juarez 0 - 1 Atlante FC (21-10-2026)LCruz Azul 5 - 0 FC Juarez (18-10-2026)

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