The 2016 Clausura campaign is in full swing, with Chivas Guadalajara and Veracruz closing out Week 1 on Sunday.
Still amid a relegation battle, Chivas return to the pitch with much-need reinforcements. The club acquired Orbelin Pineda from Queretaro and Carlos Peña from Leon in the offseason. Both will look to make their club debut on Sunday.
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For Veracruz, the object remains building on last year's Liguilla campaign.
A free live stream of the contest between the two can be found here.
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Preview
Game Time: 5:00 p.m. CST
Location: Estadio Omnilife
Odds, per Oddschecker: Chivas Guadalajara (68/67) - Draw (12/5) - Veracruz (33/10)
Weather: Sunny, High of 74
TV: Univision Deportes
What They're Saying
Chivas owner Jorge Vergara (via Esto): "The truth is, this time I have a lot of confidence and faith because this team is well put together, great at communicating and well trained. The preseason was great and Matias Almeyda is confident in his team."
Veracruz manager Carlos Reinoso (via Esto): "Yes, the goalkeeper position is solid. The truth is, we've worked hard. This season we will work with the same intensity and dedication as last season. We will continue to do a good job."
League Table
| Pos | Team | Pts | P | W | D | L | GS | GA | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlas | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | |
| 2 | León | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | |
| 3 | Chiapas | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | |
| 4 | Monterrey | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | |
| 5 | Cruz Azul | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +0 | |
| 6 | Morelia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +0 | |
| 7 | Pachuca | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | |
| 8 | Tijuana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | |
| 9 | América | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | |
| 10 | Puebla | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | |
| 11 | Guadalajara | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | |
| 12 | Tigres UANL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | |
| 13 | Toluca | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | |
| 14 | Veracruz | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | |
| 15 | Dorados | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | |
| 16 | Pumas | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | |
| 17 | Querétaro | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | |
| 18 | Santos Laguna | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
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