Predicted Starting Lineups for Monterrey vs Chivas Match
The Jornada 12 clash of Clausura 2026 takes place at Estadio BBVA. Monterrey and Chivas meet in a key Liga MX fixture. The game pairs the table’s top side against the ninth-placed team.
Team news and context
Monterrey concerns
Monterrey arrive with physical issues and squad changes. Alonso Aceves was taken to hospital and will miss the match.
Víctor Guzmán was sent off in the last game and will be unavailable. Luis Cárdenas stood out with several saves in the recent match against Juárez.
Ricardo Chávez picked up a yellow card and struggled for precision in that fixture. Luis Reyes and Carlos Salcedo are expected to cover for the absentees.
Chivas update
Chivas travel with a full squad and strong momentum. Raúl Rangel kept a clean sheet in the club’s recent win over León.
Richard Ledezma missed that game because of suspension. Daniel Aguirre has two goals and two assists this campaign.
Diego Campillo shows high pass accuracy and frequent ball recoveries. Armando González comes in on form, scoring in three straight matches.
Predictions and player notes
Coaches may alter their lines because of absences and form. Below are projected options and tactical notes ahead of the Monterrey vs Chivas fixture.
| Monterrey (4-5-1) |
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| GK: Luis Cárdenas |
| DEF: Ricardo Chávez, Luis Reyes, Carlos Salcedo, Gerardo Arteaga |
| MID: Luca Orellano, Jorge Rodríguez, Roberto de la Rosa, Lucas Ocampos, Jesús Corona |
| FW: Uros Djurdjevic |
| Chivas (5-4-1) |
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| GK: Raúl Rangel |
| DEF: Richard Ledezma, Daniel Aguirre, Diego Campillo, José Castillo, Bryan González |
| MID: Roberto Alvarado, Rubén González, Efraín Álvarez, Brian Gutiérrez |
| FW: Armando González |
These projected starting lineups factor injuries, suspensions, and recent form. Filmogaz.com will update any late changes before kickoff.
The match carries points and positioning implications. Chivas seek three points, while Monterrey must cope with absences.