Guadalajara Chivas versus Club America Liga MX Match Odds, Schedule, and Forecast
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Prepare for the highly-anticipated first El Súper Clásico in the 2023 Mexican Liga MX, as Guadalajara Chivas and Club America battle it out on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Mexico, at 10:10 PM ET. Telemundo will broadcast the action-packed match.
Clash of the league titans: Guadalajara Chivas vs Club America
As the season heats up, Chivas sits just one point above Club America. With both teams displaying impressive form lately, Saturday's showdown promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Guadalajara Chivas: Proving Their Worth at Home
Though renowned for their fiercely loyal fanbase, Guadalajara Chivas have yet to make their mark at home, with poor performances not only in the current season but also the previous one. In fact, during the 2022 Apertura, they ranked 10th among home-performing teams in the league.
In the 2023 Liga MX Clausura, Chivas have a 6-3-2 record overall, with a 14-9 score differential. However, their home record stands at 2-1-1 with six goals scored and conceding four. The positive note is that they have notched up two home victories in their last two games: defeating Club Tijuana 2-1 in mid-February and Santos Laguna 2-0 a fortnight ago.
Captain Victor Guzman has been instrumental in their success, bagging three out of the four goals, which makes him Guadalajara's top scorer in 2023. Interestingly, Guzman predominantly plays as a midfielder, with the forward line struggling to find the back of the net this season. Their leading scorer, Alexis Vega, is currently injured, along with Isaac Brizuela. To add to their misery, striker Jose Juan Macias is out for the season.
High Expectations for Club America in 2023
Undeniably the wealthiest sports club in Mexico, Club America is a magnet for top-tier foreign talent. Chilean playmaker Diego Valdes is among their most expensive players, accompanied by Spanish striker Alvaro Fidalgo and Uruguayan forward Jonathan Rodriguez.
However, Mexican striker Henry Martin, the team's skipper, is their linchpin in 2023, with an impressive 10 goals to his name. This puts his team top of the scoring charts, netting more goals than any other team in the league. Despite conceding 14 goals – six teams have let in fewer goals than Club America – they've been impressive in attack.
Predicting the Outcome: Guadalajara Chivas vs Club America
Defense is Chivas' strongest asset, but they've not been consistent in attack. In contrast, Club America boasts a potent offense, though their defense can sometimes be breached. Given these contrasting elements, this El Súper Clásico clash might witness a few goals but not an avalanche.
Taking all these factors into account, our prediction leans toward Club America emerging victorious.
Pick: Club America to win
- With both Isaac and Jose Juan Macias sidelined, Guadalajara Chivas will look to captain Victor Guzman to maintain their momentum, as they prepare for their highly-anticipated match against Club America on March 18, 2023.
- Club America, known for their wealth and top-tier foreign talent, will be counting on striker Henry Martin to continue his impressive scoring streak in their match against Guadalajara Chivas, which will be broadcast on Telemundo.
- As the 2023 El Súper Clásico approaches, sports enthusiasts are eagerly waiting to witness a thrilling encounter between two football powerhouses, Guadalajara Chivas and Club America, which promises a balanced clash of offense and defense in the world of football.
