Leon vs Guadalajara prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, November 9, 2026
Liga MX Mexico
On November 9, 2026, Leon and Guadalajara will meet in the 16th round of the Apertura of Mexico's Liga MX. Both teams are already preparing for the start of the playoffs.
Leon vs Guadalajara team news and expert analysis
The club from the state of Guanajuato managed just 22 points after seventeen matches in the Clausura. That was only the tenth-best result, not enough to reach the playoffs. They have picked up more wins this time around and have managed to stay consistently in the top eight. However, they lost to Cruz Azul in the most recent round, 1-2.
The team from Akron finished second in the Clausura, collecting the same 36 points as leaders Pumas. However, after beating Tigres in the playoffs, they then lost to Cruz Azul. They are also recording plenty of wins now, including at the end of October. They beat Atlante 4-2.
The home side maintain a positive balance: 1.47 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per match. Chivas score 1.67 goals per game while conceding almost twice as few, at 0.93.
Previous matches: Leon vs Guadalajara
In the last six head-to-head meetings, the teams have won three times each.
The visitors look stronger overall at the moment. They will certainly want to extend their winning streak—we believe they can do it, but will take a level handicap at odds of 1.60.
Leon vs Guadalajara: key statistics and trends
- Leon have won one of their last five matches
- Both teams have scored in 67% of Leon's matches, with an average total of 2.8 goals per game
- Guadalajara have won three matches in a row
- Both teams have scored in 47% of Guadalajara's matches, with an average total of 2.6 goals per game
Leon vs Guadalajara: possible starting lineups
Leon play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Oscar Garcia — Moreno, Romana, Guevara, Reyes — Echeverria — Guerra, Beltran, Arsila, Diaz — Alvarado
Guadalajara play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Rangel — Aguirre, Rey, Campillo — Ledesma, Gonzalez, Carrillo, Calderon — Alvarado, Alvarez — Marin
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