Guadalajara Chivas vs Club Tijuana: Club Tijuana to win
Club Tijuana head to an away fixture with a 1.35 xG advantage over Guadalajara Chivas, whose 0.5 xG has left them struggling to find the net. The model rates Tijuana’s win chance at 58%, far above Chivas’ 13.7%.
Both sides arrive with contrasting recent trajectories: Chivas have managed only four goals in their last five league outings, while Tijuana have found the net in three of their last five and kept a clean sheet in two. The disparity in scoring efficiency sets the stage for a clear offensive edge for the visitors.
Jonesy's Verdict
Tijuana’s superior expected goals and recent scoring form give them a clear edge, making a win the most probable outcome.
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With Guadalajara Chivas averaging 0.5 expected goals and Club Tijuana averaging 1.35, the model gives a 70.9% chance at least one side fails to score, ahead of the 29.1% it gives to both teams scoring.
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Combined expected goals of 1.9 (Guadalajara Chivas 0.5 + Club Tijuana 1.35) points to a tighter game, with the model giving Under 2.5 Goals a 71.7% chance against 28.3% for Over.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Guadalajara Chivas at 13.7%, the draw at 28.3%, and Club Tijuana at 58.0% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 0-1 at 21.2% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
The Numbers Behind the Headline
Most likely scorelines
Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Guadalajara Chivas
Chivas have recorded two wins, one draw and two losses in their last five league games (LLWDW). Highlights include a 1‑0 win over FC Juarez and a 1‑0 win at Santos Laguna, showing they can protect a lead, but a 1‑2 loss to Cruz Azul and a 0‑2 defeat by Toluca expose defensive frailties. This mixed form underlines their limited scoring threat, supporting the expectation that they will struggle to overturn Tijuana’s advantage.
Club Tijuana
Tijuana’s recent five results read DWWDW, featuring a 3‑1 home victory over Tigres UANL and a 1‑0 win against Leon, both demonstrating an ability to score multiple goals. Their 0‑0 draw at Atletico San Luis and 0‑0 draw in the previous meeting with Chivas show defensive resilience. The combination of scoring potency and clean sheets backs the forecast of a Tijuana win.
Head-to-Head
In the five most recent meetings, Chivas have secured a 2‑1 win in February 2025, but Tijuana have recorded larger victories, notably a 4‑2 win in July 2024, indicating the visitors often dominate the fixture, which aligns with the win pick.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2026 | Guadalajara Chivas 0-0 Club Tijuana | Liga MX |
| 23 Aug 2025 | Club Tijuana 3-3 Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX |
| 10 Feb 2025 | Guadalajara Chivas 2-1 Club Tijuana | Liga MX |
| 13 Jul 2024 | Club Tijuana 4-2 Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX |
| 27 Jan 2024 | Club Tijuana 1-1 Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Guadalajara Chivas vs Club Tijuana?
Guadalajara Chivas won 5-2. Our pre-match pick was Club Tijuana to win.
What was the final score of Guadalajara Chivas vs Club Tijuana?
Guadalajara Chivas 5-2 Club Tijuana (full time).
When was Guadalajara Chivas vs Club Tijuana?
Guadalajara Chivas played Club Tijuana on Sun 23 Aug · 00:07 BST in the Liga MX at Estadio Akron.
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See all Liga MX fixtures →With the visitors’ xG more than double the hosts’ and a model‑derived win probability of 58%, the logical expectation is a Tijuana victory.
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