- CD Guadalajara are runaway Clausura 2026 Liga MX table leaders with 31 points from 14 matches, ten wins, and only three defeats
- Necaxa have been erratic this season, but are mid-table in the Clausura with 17 points from 15 games
- Chivas have won three of their last five Clausura matches, including two 5-0 triumphs over Puebla and León
Two contrasting styles clash in crucial Liga MX affair
Two of the more contrasting styles of play in Liga MX face off on Thursday when table-topping CD Chivas de Guadalajara face mid-table Necaxa at Estadio Victoria. Chivas boss Gabriel Milito has created a high-press, front-foot attacking team that are chasing down the Clausura 2026 title, while Necaxa’s young Uruguayan boss Martín Varini has created a more pragmatic set-up that is solid, organized and ready to pounce.
The contrast between these two clubs will make for a fascinating clash between Chivas’ high-pressing style and Necaxa’s structured defence. This Necaxa vs CD Chivas de Guadalajara preview highlights how Chivas play a high-octane style of soccer in either 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 systems, pressing opponents relentlessly and playing on the front foot with their attacking talent.
Necaxa, on the other hand, are compact, solid and have a structure that allows them to transition from defence to attack at speed. Varini has brought stability to a club that has been in upheaval a season of change and has a knack for organizing players in a way that can hurt any opponent.
Chivas in red-hot form
Chivas are the clear favorites to win this one at 1.69, while Necaxa are 4.37, which seems about right as there is a gulf in form and quality between the sides. The Necaxa vs CD Chivas de Guadalajara prediction based on recent head-to-head shows that a 3-2 win for Necaxa at home in January 2025 is one of the few bright spots for the hosts, with Chivas winning three of the last five meetings.
Chivas have been in red-hot form, winning three of their five Clausura fixtures and thrashing both Puebla and León 5-0. According to our Necaxa vs CD Chivas de Guadalajara prediction, they are led by Armando ‘La Hormiga’ González, whose purple patch in front of goal has made headlines across the country as he leads the scoring charts with double figures.
Necaxa have been up and down, winning two of their last five, drawing one and losing two, but they have been better going forward than they have been defensively. This Necaxa vs CD Chivas de Guadalajara betting tips section notes that Necaxa have been vulnerable away from home and will need a full effort to get any kind of result against the league leaders.
Necaxa need to attack but Chivas will win
Necaxa’s best hope of an upset victory is at Estadio Victoria, but the quality and depth of Chivas’ squad should see them take home all three points. With the Chivas attack playing with such firepower right now, the Over 2.5 goals bet at 1.62 looks a great way for bettors to get on board a goal-heavy game.
Javier Ruiz is Necaxa’s top scorer this campaign, but both Julián Carranza and Tomás Badaloni can offer goals if fit. The final Necaxa vs CD Chivas de Guadalajara prediction is that Chivas’ midfield rotation of Richard Ledezma, Brian Gutiérrez and Raúl Rangel can provide goals and assists as well as the midfield energy to sustain their high-pressing tactics.
