América vs Guadalajara

El Súper Clásico returns to headline Liga MX's Apertura 2026, with the sport's fiercest rivalry doubling as a genuine title clash this year. Chivas sit top of the table with 17 points after eight rounds, while Club América are just a point behind on 16, though Las Águilas still have a game in hand from their Leagues Cup commitments. Guadalajara arrive in ominous form, having thrashed Pumas 3-0 behind two goals from Santiago Sandoval, and their attack now ranks second-best in the league with Ricardo Marín and Roberto Alvarado both on four goals. América, meanwhile, saw their unbeaten run end in a 4-3 defeat to Cruz Azul despite a late rally from Miguel Borja, Brian Rodríguez and Óscar Perea. Historically América hold the edge in this fixture and boast one more league title, but Chivas' current balance of defensive solidity and firepower makes this edition unusually even. Our prediction: 2-2