Chivas and Club America are set to clash at Estadio Akron in the Liga MX playoff semifinals. The Eagles enter the match unbeaten in seven games, while the Guadalajara outfit squeezed past Toluca in the quarterfinals. Fernando Gago’s men are on a 10-game unbeaten streak with seven wins, whereas Andre Jardine’s side have struggled recently. Here’s a preview of the upcoming match:
Match Details and How to Watch
Date: Wednesday, May 15 | Time: 10:05 p.m. ET | Location: Estadio Akron – Zapopan, Mexico
TV: Universo and Telemundo | Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
Odds: Chivas +188; Draw +210; America +130
Team News
Chivas:
The main absentee for Chivas is Raul Martinez due to a knee injury. The team is otherwise at full strength with no suspensions expected.
Potential Chivas XI: Jose Rangel; Alan Mozo, Gilberto Sepulveda, Jesus Orozco, Jose Castillo; Erick Gutierrez, Fernando Beltran; Victor Guzman, Roberto Alvarado, Pavel Perez; Ricardo Marin.
America:
Sebastian Caceres and Emilio Lara are sidelined for America due to injuries. However, there are no suspensions for the team.
Potential America XI: Luis Malagon; Israel Reyes, Igor Lichnovsky, Ramon Juarez, Cristian Calderon; Jonathan dos Santos, Alvaro Fidalgo; Javairo Dilrosun, Diego Valdes, Alex Zendejas; Henry Martin.
Prediction
In what promises to be a tightly contested match, Chivas and America are likely to settle for a draw. Both teams have their strengths, setting the stage for an exciting second leg. Prediction: Chivas 1, America 1.
