Crucial Clash in Liga MX: Guadalajara Chivas vs Pumas UNAM in Apertura 2024

The highly anticipated match between Guadalajara Chivas and Pumas UNAM is set to take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, as part of the Jornada 15 of the Apertura 2024 in the Liga MX. This crucial duel is pivotal for both teams as they vie for direct qualification to the Liguilla quarterfinals.

Guadalajara Chivas, under the interim management of Arturo Ortega, are coming off a tough 1-0 defeat against Puebla, which has put them in a precarious position in the standings. With 21 points, they are just three points behind their opponents and need a win to secure a better position in the table.

Pumas UNAM, led by Gustavo Lema, also suffered a recent setback, losing 2-0 to Cruz Azul, the current leader of the tournament. Pumas have 24 points and are under pressure to win this match to maintain their direct qualification hopes to the Liguilla.

The match will be held at the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, with kickoff scheduled for 19:05 hours (Central Mexico Time). The game will be broadcast exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in Mexico.

Historically, matches between these two teams have been intense. In their last encounter, Pumas UNAM won 3-0 in the Apertura 2024, while Chivas secured a 3-1 victory in the Clausura 2024. The recent form and the high stakes make this match particularly significant for both teams.

The odds are closely matched, with Guadalajara Chivas slightly favored, but the draw is also a plausible outcome given the recent performances of both teams. The predicted score is 2-1 in favor of Guadalajara Chivas, though the match is expected to be highly competitive.