GUADALAJARA, Mexico (Interstat) — A lopsided Liga MX Femenil rematch is set for Sunday when first-place Guadalajara hosts struggling Santos Laguna at Estadio AKRON.

The Week 8 clash comes just over four months after Santos Laguna stunned Guadalajara 2-1 on Aug. 4, the lone blemish in an otherwise dominant start to the Apertura 2025 season for the hosts. Guadalajara (6-2-1, 20 points) sits atop the table, while Santos Laguna (1-4-4, 7 points) languishes in 14th place.

Statistical models heavily favor the home side. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-0 victory for Guadalajara, and its ELO rating system gives Chivas a 91.90% probability to win.

Guadalajara seeks a swift rebound from a 2-1 home defeat to Toluca on Nov. 22, which snapped a three-game winning streak. Prior to that, they had showcased a potent attack, outscoring opponents 8-1 in victories over Tijuana, Club América and León. Their form at Estadio AKRON has been strong, with a 4-1-1 record this campaign.

Santos Laguna, meanwhile, arrives in a state of crisis. Their most recent result was a chaotic 4-3 road loss to Cruz Azul on Nov. 16, highlighting a season-long defensive frailty. The team has conceded a league-worst 30 goals in 11 matches, including six to América and five to Pumas UNAM. Their only win this season remains the August upset over Guadalajara, with six losses and four draws otherwise.

The head-to-head history adds a layer of intrigue to the otherwise stark contrast in form. While Guadalajara is the clear favorite, Santos Laguna has proven it can defy expectations in this specific fixture.

Sunday’s match will be a test of Guadalajara’s title credentials and their ability to exact revenge, while Santos Laguna desperately needs to find defensive resolve to avoid another high-scoring defeat. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. local time.