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Guadalajara and FC Juarez meet at Estadio Guadalajara in a Liga MX Apertura clash that carries early-season weight for both clubs. Chivas come in off a 2-0 loss to Toluca, a result that puts immediate pressure on a side that cannot afford to fall further behind in the table. For Juarez, this is a chance to take points from a historic club on its own ground — the kind of result that can define a campaign before it fully takes shape.

On the Guadalajara side, Kevin Castaneda has registered 1 shot on target and will need to be sharper in front of goal if Chivas are to reverse their early-season fortunes. For Juarez, Madson has been the more active attacking presence with 2 shots on target, and his ability to test the goalkeeper could prove decisive against a Chivas defense that was opened up by Toluca.

Both teams are searching for their first points of the Apertura, which means neither can afford a passive approach. The urgency is built in.

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FC Juarez at Guadalajara Match Information

Match Date: July 25, 2026
Match Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Telemundo and NBC Universo – East
Location: Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Mexico
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Both Guadalajara and FC Juarez sit at 0-0-0 with 0 points and 0 goal differential, leaving the table wide open between them. The head-to-head history tilts heavily toward Chivas — across 19 previous meetings, Guadalajara have won 12 while Juarez have taken just 3. The most recent encounter ended 2-0 in Guadalajara’s favor. That historical edge matters, but with both clubs still scoreless on the season, past results only go so far. Previous meetings between these sides have averaged 2.68 goals, suggesting this fixture tends to produce action when it gets going.

What to Watch For

Madson is the player to watch for FC Juarez. His 2 shots on target lead the visitors and signal an attacking intent that Juarez will need to sustain for a full 90 minutes against a Chivas side playing at home and motivated to respond after the Toluca defeat. If he can continue testing the goalkeeper, Juarez have a genuine path to something here.

For Guadalajara, Kevin Castaneda carries the responsibility of generating danger with 1 shot on target to his name. The pressure of a home crowd and a winless start creates the kind of environment where a single decisive moment — a well-struck effort, a smart run — can shift the entire mood around a club.

With both teams at 0 points and 0 goal differential, whoever breaks through first gains not just three points but a psychological foothold in the Apertura. Head-to-head history favors Chivas, but early-season tables have a way of humbling expectations quickly.

Guadalajara Season Statistics

Record (W-D-L): 0-0-0 — 0 pts, #9 in table
Goals: 0 scored, 0 conceded (0)
Avg. Possession: 42%
Shots on Target: 3 of 11

FC Juarez Season Statistics

Record (W-D-L): 0-0-0 — 0 pts, #9 in table
Goals: 0 scored, 0 conceded (0)
Avg. Possession: 64%
Shots on Target: 1 of 12

Stat Leaders

Guadalajara (0-0-0)

Shots on Target Leader: Kevin Castaneda — 1 shots on target

FC Juarez (0-0-0)

Shots on Target Leader: Madson — 2 shots on target

Guadalajara Upcoming Schedule

July 25, 2026 vs FC Juarez
July 31, 2026 at Club Puebla
August 16, 2026 at Club Santos Laguna
August 22, 2026 vs Club Tijuana de Caliente
August 29, 2026 at CF Pachuca
September 05, 2026 at Atletico San Luis
September 13, 2026 vs Pumas UNAM
September 19, 2026 at CF America
September 26, 2026 vs Queretaro FC
October 10, 2026 at Atlas FC

FC Juarez Upcoming Schedule

July 25, 2026 at CD Guadalajara
July 31, 2026 vs Pumas UNAM
August 15, 2026 at CF Monterrey
August 21, 2026 vs CF America
August 30, 2026 at Deportivo Toluca FC
September 04, 2026 vs CF Pachuca
September 13, 2026 at Club Santos Laguna
September 18, 2026 vs Tigres UANL
September 27, 2026 at Club Leon
October 10, 2026 vs Club Tijuana de Caliente

Our game previews are produced programmatically using real-time data via Sportradar and AI writing tools. Articles are regularly reviewed for accuracy before publication.