Liga MX Gameweek 3, Apertura
Puebla 1 - 1 FT Guadalajara Chivas
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
26' E. Mustre
HT
R. Alvarado (E. Alvarez) 63'
β J. Carrillo βO. Govea 63'
β F. Gonzalez βE. Alvarez 63'
β A. Gonzalez βA. Sepulveda 71'
71' β E. Mustre βL. Hernandez
71' β C. Baltazar βM. Tomas
β R. Ledezma βR. Marin 77'
β B. Gutierrez βK. Castaneda 77'
79' β A. Organista βO. Villa
90'+1 β E. Gomez βO. F. Moreno Villegas
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Puebla
Goalkeepers
Daniel Gutierrez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Iker Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Almada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Monarrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Alejandro Organista
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Sergio Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Velasco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Baltazar 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Emiliano GΓ³mez 
NPC
91
Minutes
91
Minutes
18%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Eduardo Mustre 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
JesΓΊs RodrΓguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Angel Leyva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Γscar Villa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
MathΓas TomΓ‘s
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Camilo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alonso Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luifer HernΓ‘ndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brayan Garnica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guadalajara Chivas
Goalkeepers
RaΓΊl Rangel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Daniel Aguirre 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Luis Romo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
JosΓ© Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Fernando GonzΓ‘lez 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
64
Passes
4
Duels
Richard Ledezma
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Brian GutiΓ©rrez
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Jordan Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Bryan GonzΓ‘lez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Roberto Alvarado
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
64
Passes
11
Duels
Armando GonzΓ‘lez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Γscar Whalley
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diego Campillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel GΓ³mez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Gabriel Rey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Govea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin CastaΓ±eda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efrain Alvarez 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
28
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Γngel SepΓΊlveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo MarΓn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/19/2026 | Guadalajara Chivas | 5 - 0 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Akron |
| 09/27/2025 | Puebla | 0 - 2 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio CuauhtΓ©moc |
| 04/16/2025 | Guadalajara Chivas | 1 - 0 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 10/26/2024 | Puebla | 1 - 0 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio CuauhtΓ©moc |
| 04/07/2024 | Guadalajara Chivas | 3 - 2 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 10/21/2023 | Puebla | 0 - 2 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio CuauhtΓ©moc |
| 03/11/2023 | Puebla | 1 - 0 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio CuauhtΓ©moc |
| 10/09/2022 | Puebla | 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio CuauhtΓ©moc |
| 09/11/2022 | Guadalajara Chivas | 1 - 0 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 02/27/2022 | Guadalajara Chivas | 2 - 3 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
04/19/2026
09/27/2025
04/16/2025
10/26/2024
04/07/2024
10/21/2023
03/11/2023
10/09/2022
09/11/2022
02/27/2022
Puebla Win
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -7
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Gutierrez Heroics Frustrate Chivas Siege
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. A relentless attacking masterclass from the visitors was ultimately neutralized by one of the most resilient goalkeeping displays of the season.
Against the Run of Play
The tactical pattern at Estadio Cuauhtemoc was established immediately. Guadalajara Chivas dominated possession, holding the ball 65% of the time and pushing the Intensity to the absolute limit. They pinned their hosts deep, dictating the tempo and cycling the ball with precision. Yet, football has a habit of defying the numbers. In the 26th minute, a rare foray forward saw E. Mustre break the deadlock for Puebla. It was a classic sucker punch that left the visitors stunned, trailing in a match where they had firmly grabbed the steering wheel but failed to lock the doors at the back.
The Turning Point
Stung by the deficit, the visitors turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, firing an astonishing 24 shots. Daniel Gutierrez answered the call, delivering a mammoth performance between the sticks with 7 crucial saves. The Balance finally shifted when the Chivas bench intervened. Substitute E. Alvarez made an instant impact, threading a clever assist to R. Alvarado, who rifled home the equalizer in the 63rd minute. In the middle of the park, Jordan Carrillo was pulling every string, ensuring his side sustained their suffocating pressure as they hunted for a late winner.
Settling the Dust
With both sides locked on four points coming into this fixture, the Stakes were high to gain early season momentum. The final whistle brought relief to the hosts and frustration to the visitors. Given the pre-match standings, there was a low Upset Factor in a draw, but the underlying numbers tell a different story. Chivas amassed 1.87 xG compared to a mere 0.59 for Puebla. The visitors will rue their inability to convert dominance into three points, while the home side will celebrate a hard-earned point secured under heavy fire.
Key Questions
What made Roberto Alvarado the Man of the Match?
His clinical edge in the final third. He struck the crucial 63rd-minute equalizer and remained a constant, dynamic threat to the home defense.
What does this mean for Puebla's season?
They hold firm in sixth place, proving their tactical discipline and ability to grind out vital points against highly aggressive, possession-heavy opponents.
How did substitute Roberto Alvarado change the game?
Alvarado actually started the match; it was substitute E. Alvarez who changed the dynamic, coming off the bench to set up Alvarado's equalizer.
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.
Chivas Seek Early Apertura Momentum Against Puebla
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. With early-season rust still evident and neither side at full tilt, this Liga MX encounter offers minimal drama for neutral observers.
The Setup
It is only Round 3 of the Apertura, and both teams are still finding their tactical rhythm. The Stakes are predictably low this early in the campaign, as squads focus on building momentum. Our data reveals a sluggish Form rating for the hosts, making Guadalajara Chivas clear favorites to take all three points. Puebla faces an uphill battle to bridge a significant quality gap, reflected in a one-sided Balance score. With a modest Stars rating across the board, the match will likely rely on collective industry and defensive shape rather than moments of individual brilliance.
Key Battle
The away midfield engine room against the home side's defensive block will dictate the tempo. If the visitors can orchestrate quick transitions and bypass the low block, it could be a long night for the hosts' backline.
Our Prediction
Guadalajara Chivas to control possession and secure a pragmatic 2-0 victory, capitalizing on early-season disjointedness and defensive lapses from the home side.