Puebla (home)
- La Franja will head to Estadio Cuahutehmoc for this contest on the back of a 1-0 away win against FC Juarez on match-day 1, but a 1-0 loss to Cruz Azul away from home last weekend would have dampened the mood.
- Puebla sit 9th in Liga MX 2026/2027 with 3 points from 2 games, while Chivas are 18th with 0 points from 1 game.
Chivas (away)
Chivas have only won one, drawn one, and lost three of their last five matches.
Head-to-Head
The last 3 head-to-heads all went in their favour and they thrashed Puebla 5-0 in Liga MX 2025/2026, 3 months ago.
Chivas
Santiago Sandoval has been the main end product of Chivas' play in their recent 5-game run, scoring 3 of their 6 goals in that time.
Puebla
- Fernando Monarrez leads the way for Puebla with 1 goal in 2 games in Liga MX 2026/2027.
- Alberto Herrera has been a key provider in the top tier so far, giving 2 assists in 2 games for Puebla.
- Gerardo Espinoza has been in charge at Puebla since July 2026, however, and has moulded a compact, organised side that can sit deep and punish with vertical breaks.
Betting Insights
- The bookmakers have the visitors as the clear favourites here at 1.98, with Puebla coming in at 3.7 and the tie 3.55.
- BTTS-Yes looks worth a bet at 1.68, while Under 2.5 goals is a viable option at 1.94.
Prediction
- It's a tough call here, but we think Chivas have the quality to edge this game, despite their poor recent form.
- Puebla are well drilled and won't be an easy side to beat, so this could be closer than the matchup odds suggest.
