Guadalajara vs. UNAM is one of the most eagerly awaited duels for the Rojiblanca Nation, a rivalry with a lot of history and that's why this Saturday's match, corresponding to Game Day 8 of the Clausura 2024, represents the perfect opportunity for the Rebaño to get back on the winning track.
The first time these teams met in short tournaments was on Matchday 1 of the Winter 96 tournament when Guadalajara won 2-0 with goals from 'Emperor' Claudio Suárez and Gabriel García. Since then, they have met 66 times in Liga MX and the record favors the Rebaño Sagrado, which has won 21, drawn 31, and lost 14. Here are some of the recent facts about this rivalry.
- Chivas has five wins in a row against Pumas at Akron Stadium.
- Of the 12 most recent meetings on any pitch, the Rebaño have beaten UNAM on 6 occasions, tied 4 times, and lost only 2.
- Guadalajara and UNAM have played 33 times during short tournaments in the Capital of Jalisco and the record is overwhelmingly in favor of the Red and Whites, who have won 16, drawn 15, and lost 2.
- Guadalajara has scored at least one goal against Pumas in the 12 most recent meetings in the Perla Tapatía, scoring 25 and allowing 10 in that period.
- This will be the fourth time that the two have met on Matchday 8. On previous occasions, Chivas won 2 and drawn 1.
