This worldwide break is offering us with a further portion of Mexican soccer's main rivalry between Chivas Guadalajara and Club America. The two fierce opponents will conflict at NRG Stadium in Texas on Sunday — simply over one month after their earlier league encounter which was secured 1-0 by America. Both might be keen to return to high situation earlier than the resumption of Liga MX Apertura motion with Chivas additionally getting into this with an appearing head coach in Arturo Ortega after Fernando Gago's exit was confirmed with the Argentine anticipated to be formally designated Boca Juniors' new chief.
Below are our storylines, how one can view the match and extra:
How to watch and odds
- Date: Sunday, October 13 | Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
- Location: NRG Stadium — Houston, Texas
- Watch: Telemundo | Stream: Fubo (strive free of charge)
Apertura kind
Chivas are presently evaluating their choices to substitute Gago and whoever steps in will inherit an unstable aspect which has 4 victories, three attracts and 4 losses up to now. A 3-2 defeat at residence to Atlas of their final outing locations Chivas in ninth place total within the Apertura standings. This is only one level superior to the reigning Mexican champions with America positioned tenth having 4 victories, two attracts and 5 losses. Andre Jardine's Aguilas are aiming for a playoffs spot both immediately or by way of a play-in however it should necessitate improved kind, with a draw away at Leon of their latest match placing them simply behind Rebano Sagrado.
Team information
Chivas: Victor Guzman and Erick Gutierrez haven't traveled to Texas which may present a chance for Omar Govea. Jose Castillo can also be not current, doubtlessly opening the door for Mateo Chavez whereas Oscar Whalley is anticipated to begin as an alternative of Raul Rangel in aim. Rangel is along with Roberto Alvarado and Jesus Gilberto Orozco Chiquete on the senior nationwide group, whereas Javier Hernandez, Cade Cowell, and Armando Gonzalez are all sidelined.
Possible Chivas XI: Oscar Whalley; Antonio Briseno, Gilberto Sepulveda, Mateo Chavez, Jesus Sanchez; Omar Govea, Fernando Beltran, Victor Guzman; Carlos Cisneros, Yael Padilla, Ricardo Marin.
America: Henry Martin and Luis Malagon are with the senior Mexican aspect, whereas the USMNT's Alejandro Zendejas is on worldwide responsibility alongside Cristian Borja, Diego Valdes, and Sebastian Caceres. Brian Rodriguez is unavailable due to damage, becoming a member of Erick Sanchez, Nestor Araujo, and Igor Lichnovsky within the medical facility.
Possible America XI: Rodolfo Cota; Ramon Juarez, Miguel Vazquez, Cristian Calderon, Kevin Alvarez; Richard Sanchez, Jonathan Dos Santos, Alvaro Fidalgo; Javairo Dilrosun, Rodrigo Aguirre, Víctor Davila.
Prediction
Despite the Clasico de Clasicos frequently gathering an viewers, this specific match will most likely not be probably the most full iteration due to the absent gamers. Considering all these components on high of Gago's exit, it's possible that this can conclude in a tied rating. Pick: America 1, Chivas 1.
