Club Guadalajara (Chivas) faces Querétaro on Saturday, 17 January 2026 at Estadio Akron. Kick‑off is 17:05 p.m. CT (15:05 p.m. ET) and the game streams live on Amazon Prime Video in Mexico and the United States. Both sides need points: Chivas aims to keep a flawless record, while Querétaro fights to climb out of early‑season trouble.
Match Details & Broadcast
Date: Saturday, 17 January 2026
Time: 17:05 p.m. CT / 15:05 p.m. ET
Venue: Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
Streaming: Amazon Prime Video (free‑trial available)
TV Simulcast (Mexico): Azteca deportes
Chivas Form Book
Chivas enters the third round unbeaten, with six points from two wins:
- Round 1: 2‑0 victory over Club León – Jesús ‘Chicharito’ Gómez opened the scoring.
- Round 2: 3‑1 demolition of Tigres UANL – Luis ‘Chicharito’ Gómez netted a brace.
Key players:
- Jesús ‘Chicharito’ Gómez – forward, early‑game threat.
- Luis ‘Chicharito’ Gómez – forward, proven goal‑scorer.
- José ‘Pepe’ García – centre‑back, clean‑sheet keeper.
- Joaquín ‘El Mago’ Serrano – play‑making midfielder in a 4‑3‑5 system.
Querétaro Form Book
Querétaro’s start has been uneven, sitting on a single point after two matches:
- Round 1: 1‑1 draw with Pachuca.
- Round 2: 0‑2 loss to Mazatlón.
Key players:
- Andrés ‘El Tiburón’ Ramírez – striker, limited to one goal.
- Jorge López – tenacious midfielder added for balance.
- Matías Cabrera – newly‑signed Argentine centre‑back, defensive focal point.
- Víctor ‘El Capitán’ González – veteran leader in attack.
What’s at Stake?
For Chivas
A win secures a perfect 3‑0 record, widens the gap at the top of the Clausura 2026 table, and builds momentum before the high‑profile “El Clásico” against América in Round 5. Maintaining an unbeaten run also validates manager Matías Alonso’s high‑pressing 4‑3‑5 philosophy.
For Querétaro
A victory lifts the club to five points, pulls it out of early relegation danger, and boosts confidence in coach Luis García Pineda’s high‑intensity system. It also offers a platform to test centre‑back Matías Cabrera and showcase the midfield’s new defensive solidity.
Tactical Preview
Chivas Strategy
Alonso is likely to field a forward line of Gómez (left), Luis ‘Chicharito’ Gómez (center), and Gómez (right) with Serrano driving play from midfield. The plan emphasizes wing overloads, quick transitions, and set‑piece efficiency—two of their three goals so far have come from corners.
Querétaro Strategy
Pineda will focus on defensive compactness and rapid counter‑attacks. By channeling Chivas’ wide attacks into the central zones, the Gallos aim to force errors and release López and González on the break. Disrupting Serrano’s rhythm will be crucial to blunt Chivas’ creative flow.
How to Watch Live
Subscribe to Amazon Prime Video and stream the match on web, mobile, or smart‑TV apps. First‑time viewers can start a free trial. In the United States, the Amazon Prime Sports tier provides English commentary from Mike Stanton and Spanish commentary from Jorge ‘El Kiki’ Ramírez. For traditional TV fans in Mexico, the game airs on Azteca deportes.
