Chivas 17-1 Pumas
In a heavyweight Liga MX matchup on Sunday, Chivas Guadalajara and Pumas meet in the Clausura 2026 at Estadio Akron.
Estadio Akron is set for a blockbuster matchup on matchday 13 of the Clausura 2026, as league‑leading Chivas Guadalajara host Pumas in one of the tournament’s most anticipated games.
Chivas fighting to protect first place
Chivas enter the weekend as the overall regular-season leaders with 30 points, taking full advantage of recent losses by Cruz Azul and Toluca to stay atop the table. A win here would push them to 33 points and potentially give them a six‑point cushion at the summit.
If Chivas secure all three points, El Rebaño Sagrado not only strengthens its lead but also moves closer to locking up the No. 1 seed heading into the playoffs, with only four matchdays left after this one. That’s why this matchup is seen as a pivotal moment for the club’s project.
Pumas looking to climb the standings
Pumas arrive at Estadio Akron knowing they need to get a result. Sitting in fifth place with 23 points, a win would lift them to 26 and could put them in contention for third place - an important step toward clinching a direct postseason berth.
Historical edge favors Chivas
But the task is far from easy. Historically, Pumas have struggled badly in Guadalajara, winning just once against Chivas in the last 30 years at the Perla Tapatía. Their lone victory came in the Apertura 2018, underscoring the magnitude of the challenge ahead.
Recent history leans heavily toward Chivas: in the last 34 meetings in Jalisco, they’ve taken 17 wins and earned 16 draws, leaving Pumas with only a single victory in that span. That record adds even more pressure on Los Auriazules heading into this decisive clash.
Chivas vs Pumas: kickoff times, how to watch in the U.S.
Chivas and Pumas meet at Estadio Akron today, Sunday April 5, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 10:07 p.m. ET/7:07 p.m. PT. Viewers in the United States can watch the matchday-13 game on Peacock, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Universo and Universo Now.
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