Chivas Face Necaxa With Key Players Missing in Apertura 2026

Guadalajara will host Necaxa at Estadio Akron on Tuesday, October 20, in Jornada 13 of the Apertura 2026, with the home side seeking three points to strengthen its position in the playoff race. According to match statistics published by Fubo, Chivas enter eighth with 10 points, while Necaxa sit 17th with two points.

Guadalajara have recorded three wins, one draw, and two losses, scoring four goals and conceding four, according to the published standings. Necaxa have struggled for results, with a goal difference of minus four, and have conceded goals in each of their last five matches, according to Fubo's preview.

The recent head-to-head record favors Guadalajara. Fubo reports that Chivas have won seven of the last 10 meetings, compared with two victories for Necaxa and one draw. Guadalajara are also unbeaten in their last seven home matches against Necaxa, recording six wins and one draw.

Gabriel Milito selected 22 players for the match, according to the official Chivas website. Kevin Castañeda returns after serving a suspension, while Miguel Gómez has received medical clearance and is back in the squad.

However, Guadalajara will manage several fitness concerns. Ángel Sepúlveda has been diagnosed with an injury following muscular discomfort and medical examinations, while Brian Gutiérrez has been given rest and a modified training program after reporting muscular problems. José Castillo, Luis Romo, and Omar Govea remain in the final stages of their respective rehabilitation programs.

Chivas' attacking options include Ricardo Marín, who leads the team with five goals and 10 shots on target, according to Fubo. Roberto Alvarado and Brian Gutiérrez have each created 14 chances, although Gutiérrez's availability is affected by his muscular complaints.

Santiago Sandoval González has scored three goals from five shots on target in the tournament, while Bryan González has contributed two goals and one assist. Efraín Álvarez has registered two assists and created eight chances, giving Guadalajara additional attacking options.

Necaxa will look to Julián Carranza to provide the main attacking threat. Fubo's statistics credit the forward with seven goals, two assists, and 15 shots on target during the tournament.

Midfielder Danny Leyva has created 16 chances for Necaxa, while Matías Espíndola has contributed two goals, one assist, and 10 chances created. Their performances will be important as the visitors attempt to improve their position against a Guadalajara side with a strong recent home record in this fixture.

The official Chivas squad announcement lists Raúl Rangel, Óscar Whalley, Diego Campillo, Luis Rey, Bryan González, Ángel Chávez, Carlos Hernández, Miguel Gómez, Richard Ledezma, Efraín Álvarez, Kevin Castañeda, Rubén González, Hugo Camberos, Ricardo Marín, Jonathan Pérez, Daniel Aguirre, Santiago Sandoval, Jordan Carrillo, Roberto Alvarado, Leonel Calderón, Samir Inda, and Jesús Hernández among the 22 selected players.