MONTERREY, Mexico (Interstat) — A heated Liga MX rivalry renews Saturday when Monterrey hosts Guadalajara at Estadio BBVA, with the visitors carrying momentum from a historic victory and the hosts seeking to avenge a recent defeat.

The match, set for March 21, 2026, pits two of Mexico’s most popular clubs against each other in a clash with significant early-season implications.

Guadalajara, known as Chivas, arrives in scorching form. They are coming off a stunning 5-0 demolition of León on March 18, which followed a 3-0 win over Santos Laguna. This surge has propelled them up the table. Their attack has been potent, scoring 12 goals in their last three domestic matches.

However, their road form has been inconsistent this season, with losses at Toluca and Cruz Azul in recent weeks.

Monterrey, Rayados, enters with mixed results. Their most recent outing was a 2-2 draw in a friendly against Finnish side FC JJK Jyvaskyla on March 13. In Liga MX play, they are looking to rebound from a 1-0 loss to archrival Tigres UANL on March 7, though they routed Querétaro 4-0 just days before that.

The head-to-head history adds intrigue. When these teams last met on Nov. 8, 2025, Guadalajara won a thrilling 4-2 home contest. That result will undoubtedly be on Monterrey’s mind as they take the field at home, where they have been strong this season aside from a recent setback against Pumas.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the match is projected to end in a 1-1 draw, suggesting a tightly contested affair.

For Guadalajara, the match kicks off a challenging stretch. Their next five games include clashes with Pumas UNAM and Tigres UANL. Monterrey will also face a busy April, with matches against Pachuca and a trip to Santos Laguna looming.

Saturday’s showdown promises high intensity, with Guadalajara’s explosive offense testing a Monterrey side determined to defend its home pitch and settle a recent score.