- Chivas de Guadalajara have won one of their last five (W1, D1, L3).
- FC Dallas have won two of their last five (W2, D2, L1).
- Chivas' form is mixed to poor, while Dallas' is solid, and FC Dallas have the edge in the CONCACAF Leagues Cup 2026/2027 (6th, 3 points from 1 match) to Chivas' 13th (1 point from 1 match).
FC Dallas can win tight and tense game
Sunday's CONCACAF Leagues Cup 2026/2027 last-16 game between CD Chivas de Guadalajara and FC Dallas should be tight and cagey, but the visitors from Texas look more likely to come out on top. This CD Chivas de Guadalajara vs FC Dallas prediction points to a narrow contest.
The odds and the matchup suggest it will be a tight and close game, with FC Dallas coming in at 2.85 on the moneyline, Under 2.5 goals at 2.3 and Both Teams to Score - No at 2.55.
However, the form book tells us that FC Dallas have been in much steadier form, picking up 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5, while Chivas have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 in the same period.
Dallas have a balanced frontline and this CD Chivas de Guadalajara vs FC Dallas preview
Gabriel Milito's Chivas have played a proactive, possession-based game with a high press in this competition, but if they lose the ball in bad areas it could be a problem.
That could suit the visitors, who play direct, vertical football with width from their wingbacks and are geared up for fast breaks to hurt an attacking back four.
For our CD Chivas de Guadalajara vs FC Dallas betting tips, Joaquin Valiente has led the way for FC Dallas in this CONCACAF competition, scoring one goal, with Santiago Moreno netting 2 goals in his last 5 games.
So there appears to be a more balanced contribution to the goals from FC Dallas, while Chivas' main spark has been Roberto Alvarado, who has scored three of their four goals in the last 5 games.
Chivas can be beaten at home
Bryan Gonzalez provides a bit more creativity and is a link between Chivas' midfield and attack in this team, as he has demonstrated with one assist in the CONCACAF Leagues Cup 2026/2027.
Shaq Moore has also been a useful outlet for the team from Dallas, providing one assist in this tournament, stretching the field at the other end.
Chivas have one win and two losses from their three home games in this period while FC Dallas have one win, two draws and one loss in their recent away matches.
So a cagey 0-1 or 0-2 game seems more likely than a 2-1 success for Dallas, which is the obvious match result, but it is the most likely script we can see for this matchup, with the away win on the day, given Chivas' poor recent form. Another CD Chivas de Guadalajara vs FC Dallas prediction is that goals will be limited.
