The rivalry known as El Super Clásico takes center stage this Saturday as Chivas Guadalajara hosts Club América at Estadio AKRON in Zapopan, Mexico. While Club América is finding its form, Chivas enters the match as the surprising early leader in the Liga MX Clausura, boasting a perfect 5-0 record.
Kickoff is scheduled for at . The match will be televised nationally on Telemundo.
Chivas’ impressive start is fueled by the creativity of Richy Ledezema, who has six assists, and the addition of former Chicago Fire midfielder Brian Gutierrez. They’ve established themselves as the only team in Liga MX with a perfect record through five matches. Club América, meanwhile, is climbing the table after a slow start, having secured two consecutive wins and currently sitting second with 17 points, five wins, two draws, and zero losses in the Apertura 2025 season.
The return to health of key players is bolstering América’s attack. American forward Alex Zendejas and striker Henry Martin are expected to play a significant role in this heated contest. América is currently on a four-game winning streak in the league, most recently defeating Pachuca 2-0.
The contrast in form sets the stage for a compelling clash. Chivas, despite their strong record, are facing a confident América side eager to continue their winning momentum. Currently, Chivas sits 16th in the league table with four points, having only secured one win, one draw, and four losses. Their last league game resulted in a 2-1 loss to Cruz Azul at home.
Beyond the rivalry itself, this match carries significant weight in the early stages of the Clausura. A win for Chivas would further solidify their position at the top of the table and send a strong message to the rest of the league. For América, a victory would close the gap and demonstrate their championship aspirations.
The betting odds reflect the contrasting fortunes of the two teams. As of today, Chivas are favored at +120, while América is listed at +220, with a draw at +240.
Looking ahead to Sunday, another key matchup on the CBS Sports Golazo Network features Cruz Azul hosting Tigres. Both teams recently advanced to the round of 16 in the Concacaf Champions Cup and are currently tied on 10 points in the Liga MX standings. Cruz Azul has shown improvement in midfield, but will face a tough challenge against Andre-Pierrer Gingnac and Angel Correa of Tigres.
Liga MX Schedule – February 13-15
Friday, February 13
- Puebla 2, Pumas UNAM 3
- Toluca 1, Club Tijuana 0
Saturday, February 14
- Atlético San Luis vs. Querétaro, 6 p.m. ET
- Pachuca vs. Atlas, 6 p.m. ET
- Monterrey vs. Club Leon, 8 p.m. ET
- Juarez vs. Necaxa, 8:06 p.m. ET
- Chivas Guadalajara vs. Club América, 10:07 p.m. ET
Sunday, February 15
