Liga MX - Hw to watch América vs Guadalajara on September 17, 2022

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The highly-anticipated 'Clásico de Clásicos' could end up being crucial for these teams' hopes ahead of the playoffs. Follow this match with our detailed guide.

It is time for the Mexican Clásico de Clásicos to be played in the Apertura 2022 tournament. The match that will see the two biggest fan bases in the coutnry going at it this weekend will steal all the headlines in Liga MX, making this a must-watch game for all football enthusiasts in Mexico.

América's recent form has seen them rise from 16th in the tournament all the way to the top spot, with nine wins and only one draw in the span of ten games. Fernando Ortíz's team has been quite dominant throughout the competition, but nothing they have done will matter to their fans if Las Águilas are not able to win this game and end up lifting the title, which is why this game will be crucial to see this becoming one of their most successful seasons in recent memory.

Their rivals on the pitch will be Guadalajara, a team that has always given their best when facing América and one that is also forced to look for a win to improve their position in Liga MX's standings ahead of the Liguilla. Right now, Guadalajara are ranked seventh in the Mexican top-flight, and a victory here could give them hope for a top-four finish, which ends up being crucial for the teams that enter the playoffs. The team's away record during the season is quite respectable, as they have only lost one of their six games. Nonetheless, their other rivals have not welcomed them in such fine form as América, which leaves everything out on the open for such a clash.

Let us give you a glimpse of what's coming between these clubs on Saturday night.

América vs Guadalajara - Team news

América get to this game having secured a spot in the Liguilla regardless of what happens in their final two games. Right now, América top the table with a record that shows ten wins, two draws, and three losses. Prior to this weekend's game, América rescued a late draw against Santos at home in a thrilling game that ended with a 3-3 score. Nevertheless, some of their players picked up a couple of injuries that may prevent them from being available for this match.

Chivas make it to Azteca Stadium after enduring a heavy loss against Tigres, who claimed a 4-1 win over El Rebaño last Tuesday. That game ended a successful streak for Guadalajara, who had made it to the top eight of the tournament thanks to a winning run that came to an end this week.

América - Injured: Bruno Valdez. Doubtful: Luis Fuentes.

Guadalajara - Injured: José Juan Macías.

América vs Guadalajara - Head-to-head

The last two games between these teams have ended in similar goalless draws.
Four of the last six Clásicos between América and Chivas held at Estadio Azteca have ended in wins for Las Águilas.
Chivas have won two out of the last five matches against América. Both of those wins came during the Apertura 2020 playoffs, where they beat América with a 3-1 aggregate.
América have kept three straight clean sheets against Chivas (one win, two draws).
This will be the 207th Clásico Nacional between América and Chivas. The balance shows 74 wins for Las Águilas, 65 wins for Guadalajara, and 67 draws.
This will be the second game for coach Fernando Ortiz as Las Águilas' coach against Guadalajara.
Guadalajara's coach Ricardo Cadena will face América for the first time as boss. He played for Chivas during the early nineties, with a record of three draws and seven losses against Los Azulcremas.
This will be the first Clásico Nacional to be played without any attendance restrictions since September 2019.