- Matchup overview: The matchup between CD Chivas de Guadalajara (2nd) and CF Atlante (15th) is likely to be open and goals are expected.
- Recent form: The Rebaño Sagrado have won 1, tied 3 and lost 1 in their last 5 matches.
An open matchup at Estadio Akron
CD Chivas de Guadalajara (Chivas) are the clear favorites for this Liga MX 2026-2027 encounter with CF Atlante, but the Potros de Hierro are capable of making a game of it on Sunday. Chivas currently sit 2nd in the league table on 26 points from 14 games, while Atlante are 15th on 14.
Los Potros de Hierro have won two and lost three of their last five and have struggled to find any consistency in Liga MX this season. They lost 1-2 at home to Pumas, won 1-0 at Juarez, then lost 0-1 at home to San Luis, and, although they are in transition, have conceded 10 goals in their seven away matches (1.43 GAA).
Chivas have won one, tied three and lost one of their last five but are coming off a 1-0 home win over Necaxa and 1-1 away tie at Monterrey, and scored 11 in seven home outings this season.
Both teams have goal-scorers
Key scorers
- Ricardo Marin is Chivas' best goal-scoring threat with four goals in ten Liga MX 2026-2027 appearances, while Eugenio Pizzuto has been Atlante's top scorer this term with two in ten.
- Luis Calzadilla has scored two of Atlante's six goals in their last five fixtures and brings a timely knack for finishing when they are on the offensive.
Tactical outlook
Gabriel Milito has made Chivas a structured, possession-based soccer team that operates from a back three, presses hard on turnovers and can control the pace of the matchup. Miguel Herrera's Atlante set up in a 5-3-2 with a deep defensive block but play vertical, transition soccer when they get the ball.
Betting angles
Chivas are 1.45 favorites to win here and Atlante are 6.5 in the moneyline odds with the tie at 4.4, so the better bet for Sunday's matchup has to be in the goals market. Over 2.5 goals at 1.57 fits this Chivas side's forward-thinking style and Atlante's preference for the transition game, while both teams to score at 1.67 also fits this matchup.
