Everything You Need to Know About Chivas vs. Toluca

In partnership with

Club Deportivo Guadalajara

·17 Juli 2026

Everything You Need to Know About Chivas vs. Toluca

With renewed excitement for the start of a new tournament, Guadalajara will begin its Apertura 2026 journey this Saturday when it hosts Toluca at Estadio AKRON in Matchday 1 action. The clash against the Diablos represents a great opportunity for the Sacred Flock, which is determined to take the first step toward its goal of consistently competing for the top spot in the league standings.

How are Guadalajara and Toluca coming into the match?

Video OneFootball

Gabriel Milito's side wrapped up an intense preseason with two friendly matches. The first came against Correcaminos at Estadio Marte R. Gómez, a four-period match designed to give playing time to the entire squad, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The second was played at Verde Valle against UdeG, where the Rojiblancos earned a 1-0 victory.
The team coached by Antonio Mohamed also played two preseason friendlies. They fell 1-0 to Cancún FC in the first before drawing 3-3 with Atlante in the second.

Recent meetings between Chivas and the Diablos

The most recent meeting between the two clubs came in Matchday 8 of the Clausura 2026, when the Sacred Flock suffered a 2-0 defeat at Estadio Nemesio Diez.
The Rojiblancos have enjoyed a positive record when hosting the Diablos in a Matchday 1 fixture. Since the introduction of short tournaments, the two clubs have met five times in the opening round, with Guadalajara posting one win and four draws at Estadio AKRON.

The history between Chivas and Toluca

Guadalajara and Toluca share one of the most historic rivalries in Mexican soccer. If you'd like to explore the complete head-to-head history between the two clubs, CLICK HERE.

Where can you watch Chivas vs. Toluca LIVE?

If you can't make it to Estadio AKRON, CLICK HERE to find all the broadcast options to watch Guadalajara'sApertura 2026 opener LIVE.

Match officials

Referee: Daniel Quintero Huitrón
Assistant Referee 1: José Ibrahim Martínez Chavarría
Assistant Referee 2: Jaime Adrián Villasana Carrasco
Fourth Official: Iván Antonio López Sánchez
VAR: Yair Miranda Galindo and Francia González Martínez

Did you know...?

Guadalajara and Toluca will meet in a Matchday 1 fixture for the 10th time in the short-tournament era, making it the round in which they have faced each other the most.
Chivas is unbeaten in its last 14 home matches at Estadio AKRON, recording 11 wins and 3 draws.
The Sacred Flock has kept a clean sheet in each of its last three matches at the Rojiblanca Fortress, going 340 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal.
Gabriel Milito owns a 57% win rate as Chivas head coach, with a record of 22 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses in 43 official matches across Liga MX and the Leagues Cup.