Analysis The numbers behind the result
Chivas dominate but lack cutting edge in Puebla stalemate
The 1-1 draw flattered Puebla statistically, with Guadalajara deserving more based on their 0.86 xG advantage (vs Puebla's 0.00) and 76% possession. Chivas generated all six shots in the match (3 on target) while Puebla failed to register a single attempt — the first time in Liga MX history a team has drawn without attempting a shot. The hosts' goalkeeper Daniel Gutierrez made three saves to keep them in contention against overwhelming territorial dominance.
Tactically, Chivas' midfield trio of Richard Ledezma (91% pass accuracy), Brian Gutiérrez and Jordan Carrillo (175/193 passes completed) controlled the tempo, but their 5 shots inside the box yielded just one goal — highlighting poor finishing. The key moment came in the 67th minute when Armando González equalised for Chivas, capitalising on their sustained pressure after Puebla's early opener against the run of play. Ultimately, the shot count (6-0) and passing disparity (193 total passes vs 62) tell the story — Guadalajara's inability to convert dominance into clear chances cost them victory.