The 8th matchweek of the 2026 Clausura of Liga MX will have a battle between two of the best teams in the competition so far, the Bicampeon, Toluca FC, and the team that is first in the league, Chivas.
Both teams have impressed after 7 league games in the new season so far. Chivas is 1st with 18 points after seven games, with a record of six wins, zero draws, and one loss.
Toluca is 4th in the league with 15 points and has a record of four wins, three draws, and zero losses. Toluca is only one of two teams that are undefeated in the league so far.
Last weekend, Chivas lost their first game of the 2026 Clausura after losing 2-1 to Cruz Azul away at the Estadio Cuautemoc. Last weekend, Toluca defeated Necaxa 3-0 away from home with goals from Paulinho, who scored two goals, and a goal from Federico Pereira.
In the 2025 Apertura, Chivas hosted Toluca at the Estadio AKRON. Toluca defeated Chivas 3-0 with goals from Paulinho, Jesus Gallardo, and Alexis Vega.
Where to Watch Toluca vs Chivas
Toluca vs Chivas will kick off at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 5 p.m. local time in Toluca de Lerdo, Mexico, at the Estadio Nemesio Diez.
The match will be available to watch in the United States and Mexico across select TV channels and streaming services.
The match will be on TUDN, Univision Network, and Vix Premium Deportes in the United States. In Mexico, the match will be available to watch on FOX, FOX One, Azteca 7, and on TV Azteca Deportes.
Expected Lineups for Toluca and Chivas
Toluca is expected to start with Luis Garcia in goal with a back four of Jesus Gallardo, Everado Lopez, Federico Pereira, and Santiago Simon.
Marcel Ruiz and Franco Romero are set to be the pivot pair with Jesus Angulo in an attacing midfield role. Paulinho is set to be the striker with Helinho on the right wing and Pavel Pardez on the left side.
Chivas is expected to have Tala Rangel in goal with a back three of Jose Castillo, Diego Campillo, and Daniel Aguirre.
The four-man midfield will likely be Bryan Gonzalez, Omar Govea, Fernando Gonzalez, and Richard Ledezma. Efrain Alvarez and Roberto Alvarado are expected to play behind Armando Gonzalez.
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