América v Chivas: who are the bookies backing in the Clásico Nacional? | OneFootball

The National Clásico Takes Center Stage

Mexican soccer will see one of its most anticipated matches this weekend. América and Chivas will face off on Matchday 9 of the Apertura 2026, in a clash that will also have major implications at the top of the standings.

Both teams currently sit in second and third place in the league, respectively, while Toluca remains at the top. Because of that, the result of the National Clásico could significantly reshape the race for first place.

In addition, the match comes with the backdrop of their most recent meeting, in which Chivas won thanks to a goal from Armando González.

Chivas Enters as a Slight Betting Favorite

According to the listed odds, Chivas is at +148 to beat América.

If that result happens, the betting market views the team coached by Gabriel Milito as the side with the higher implied probability between the two win options.

El Rebaño will look to repeat what happened in the last Clásico and earn three points that could move it closer to the top of the Apertura 2026 standings.

América Looks to Bounce Back After Loss to Cruz Azul

Las Águilas come into the match after losing to Cruz Azul, a result that increased the importance of getting a positive outcome against their biggest rival.

A win for the azulcrema side is listed at +166. That means that, using those odds as a reference, a hypothetical $100 bet would generate a total return of $266, including the original stake.

América also has a recent rout over Chivas as part of the backdrop. In March 2025, Las Águilas defeated Guadalajara 4-0 at what was then Estadio Azteca.

Will Both Teams Score?

Another market drawing interest is tied to the possibility of both teams finding the back of the net.

According to the listed odds, the market for América and Chivas both to score at least one goal is at -163, while the option for one of the two to be held scoreless is at +115.

However, recent history shows a stat that contrasts with that assessment: only two of the last 10 meetings between these teams saw both sides score.

A Clásico With First Place on the Line

Beyond the odds, the match will carry major weight in the Apertura 2026 standings. América and Chivas come in among the top teams and have a chance to close in on first place, which currently belongs to Toluca.

The ball will start rolling at Estadio Banorte, with a new chapter in the rivalry between Las Águilas and El Rebaño serving as one of the main attractions of Matchday 9.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.