Chivas will look to get back to winning ways this Tuesday when they host Necaxa at Estadio AKRON in Matchday 13 of the Apertura 2026. El Rebaño Sagrado will aim to make the most of home-field advantage and secure three points to stay in the race for the top spots in the standings, while extending their unbeaten run against Los Rayos at home to eight matches.
There is also an interesting trend surrounding this matchup: Guadalajara have enjoyed a favorable record against the Aguascalientes side at home, and they will look to make the most of the Fortaleza Rojiblanca once again. With that in mind, here are the key facts you need to know ahead of this clash between the Rojiblancos and Los Rayos.
How Are Both Teams Coming Into the Match?
- Guadalajara are coming off a 1-1 draw against Tigres at Estadio AKRON in Matchday 12 of the Apertura 2026. Jordan Carrillo scored for El Rebaño Sagrado, who reached 20 points and remain in fourth place in the standings.
- Necaxa, meanwhile, come into this match after a 2-0 defeat to Atlas in Matchday 12. Los Rayos have collected nine points in the tournament and will look to secure a positive result in their visit to the Fortaleza Rojiblanca.
What Happened the Last Time They Met at Estadio AKRON?
- The last time Chivas and Necaxa faced each other at Estadio AKRON was in the Apertura 2025, when Guadalajara claimed a 3-1 victory. Armando González, Santiago Sandoval, and Samir Inda scored the goals for El Rebaño Sagrado.
Chivas Have Made Necaxa Their Customers at AKRON!
- Guadalajara have gone seven consecutive matches without losing to Los Rayos at La Casa de los Mexicanos, recording six wins and one draw. They have also earned 19 of a possible 21 points, good for a 90.5% points efficiency rate. CLICK HERE to discover all the numbers behind Chivas’ dominance at home.
Where to Watch Chivas vs. Necaxa
- If you can’t make it to the Fortaleza Rojiblanca, CLICK HERE to find all the broadcast channels and streaming options to watch the Matchday 13 clash of the Apertura 2026 LIVE.
Latest Starting Lineups
Chivas: 1 Raúl Rangel, 3 Diego Campillo, 16 Luis Rey, 10 Efraín Álvarez, 11 Brian Gutiérrez, 23 Daniel Aguirre, 28 Rubén González, 30 Santiago Sandoval, 182 Leonel Calderón, 9 Ángel Sepúlveda, 25 Roberto Alvarado.
Head Coach: Gabriel Milito.
Necaxa: 181 Javier Orantes, 2 Emilio Martínez, 3 Agustín Oliveros, 15 Diego Ochoa, 88 Carlos Vargas, 6 Daniel Leyva, 13 Owen González, 16 Pedro Pedraza, 21 Matías Espíndola, 99 Miguel Rodríguez, 9 Julián Carranza.
Head Coach: Juan Reynoso.
Who Will Officiate the Match?
Referee: Vicente Jassiel Reynoso Arce
Assistant Referee 1: Leonardo Javier Castillo Rodríguez
Assistant Referee 2: Jesús Lorenzo Soto Dávila
Fourth Official: Jesús Rafael López Valle
VAR: Lizzet Amairany García Olvera
AVAR: Manuel Alfonso Martínez
