Liga MX - How to watch Guadalajara vs Club América live

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The match between the most popular teams in Mexico could have serious consequences for both contenders regarding a possible spot in the playoffs.

It's time for football fans in Mexico to buckle up, as Chivas and América will surely take them on a roller-coaster ride of a game this Saturday.

The two most popular teams in Mexico lock horns with different goals to achieve. Chivas will want to show they have found the right level of consistency to be considered as contenders, while América are desperate to leave the bottom of the table, which will only happen if they find a way to beat their bitter rivals.

Chivas get to this game on a two-game streak without a loss. Those games include a draw against San Luis (2-2), while the other one ended in a one-nil win against Santos last week. Prior to their current streak, Chivas had lost three in a row, and such streak almost provoked the exit of their coach.

Meanwhile, América make it to this clash in their worst form in over a decade. Las Águilas are the worst team in the tournament prior to Saturday's game, with only one win and five defeats in their nine games this season. Such a woeful form ended in Santiago Solari's sacking last week, which prompted Fernando Ortíz's arrival as an interim coach. Their most recent game ended in a 2-1 loss to Monterrey away from home.

Chivas' form at home has been a bit shaky, with only two wins in their five matches at Akron Stadium. Out of those, Guadalajara managed to get a convincing win against Mazatlán on Matchday 1, but since then, the red and white side has only been able to score five goals in four games, while their defense has conceded seven times.

On the other hand, América's only win in the tournament came in an away match, against Santos, which they defeated with a 3-2 score. Out of their five games on the road, Las Águilas have won one, with two draws and two defeats completing their record. Their goalless draw against Pumas two weeks ago seemed to give former coach Solari a lifeline, but a draw at home against Querétaro ended up sealing his exit from the club.

The rivalry between these teams has been well documented over the years, with lots of intense matches to remember, including Liguilla ties that have favored América frequently. Now, with both teams trying to leave a lasting impression, it seems that this clash could be a turning point for the rest of the campaign and with almost half of the tournament left to be played.

Let's have a look at some of the key aspects of this game before its kickoff.

Guadalajara vs América - Who's in and who's out?

Guadalajara - Injured: Jesús Molina. Doubtful: Alexis Vega.

América - Injured: Pedro Aquino.

Guadalajara vs América - Head-to-head stats

América's last trip to visit Guadalajara ended in a three-nil win for Las Águilas in March 2021.
Guadalajara's record at home against América in their last four matches at Akron Stadium show two losses, one draw, and one win on November 25, 2020.
The most recent match between the most popular teams in Mexico ended in a goalless draw back in September 2021.
América have kept four clean sheets against Guadalajara in their last ten games.
Chivas' coach Marcelo Michel Leaño will face América for the sixth time in his coaching career. So far, the 35-year-old coach has won two of those, with one draw and two losses to his name.
América's tactician Fernando Ortiz will become the 15th person in history to coach and play in a Mexican Clásico. He will be in charge of his second game as América's coach, having lost in his debut against Monterrey last week.