{"id":47207,"date":"2026-01-12T14:02:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T20:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=47207"},"modified":"2026-01-12T14:02:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T20:02:43","slug":"liga-mx-2026-matchday-1-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/liga-mx\/liga-mx-2026-matchday-1-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"Liga MX Matchday 1 Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The opening matchday of the Clausura MX was played with few surprises, but it allowed only two home teams to secure victories.

Defending champions Toluca got off to a strong start, defeating one of the title contenders, Monterrey, 0\u20131 away from home.

Am\u00e9rica, on the other hand, could not begin as well, settling for a scoreless draw on the road against Tijuana, while Guadalajara did take advantage at home with a 2\u20130 win over Pachuca.

Another away winner was Tigres, who claimed a 1\u20132 victory against Atl\u00e9tico San Luis, while Necaxa are the first league leaders after defeating Santos 1\u20133.

At\u00a0Gambyl Exchange<\/a>, you can explore all the predictions for the\u00a0Liga MX<\/a>\u00a0Clausura 2026, the final bets for this matchday, and the odds for each match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liga MX Matchday 1: Games <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mazatl\u00e1n 1-2 Ju\u00e1rez <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Atlas 1-0 Puebla <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Tijuana 0-0 Am\u00e9rica <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Guadalajara 2-0 Pachuca <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Santos 1-3 Necaxa <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Le\u00f3n 2-1 Cruz Azul <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Monterrey 0-1 Toluca <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Pumas 1-1 Quer\u00e9taro <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
San Luis 1-2 Tigres <\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Liga MX Matchday 1: Tijuana vs. Am\u00e9rica <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tijuana +281<\/em><\/td>Am\u00e9rica -116<\/em><\/td> Draw Offs: +268 <\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Am\u00e9rica dreamed of starting the tournament with a win and sending a clear message at the beginning of the Clausura MX, but they could not get past a dull scoreless draw in their visit to Tijuana.

It was a match with very few goal-scoring chances. A goal ruled out for Ra\u00fal Z\u00fa\u00f1iga early on due to offside hinted at a different type of game, but that was not the case. The only clear opportunity came from a shot inside the box by Rodrigo Aguirre, which Antonio Rodr\u00edguez saved finely.

Ignacio Rivero and Josef Mart\u00ednez made their debuts for the home side, coming on as substitutes, while Rodrigo Dourado was not seen for the \u2018\u00c1guilas\u2019.

Result: Tijuana 0-0 Am\u00e9rica <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liga MX Matchday 1: Guadalajara vs. Pachuca <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Guadalajara -115<\/strong><\/em><\/td> <\/strong>Pachuca +304<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs: +244 <\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guadalajara wants to be contenders again after a long time, and their path could not have started any better after defeating Pachuca 2\u20130.

The scoring was opened by Armando Gonz\u00e1lez in the 17th minute after Brian Guti\u00e9rrez poked the ball through, and the forward only had to tap it in.

In the final play of the first half, it was Daniel Aguirre\u2019s turn, as he broke in alone down the right and lunged to connect with a cross from Efra\u00edn \u00c1lvarez to make it 2\u20130.

It was a great match for Chivas, who created plenty of chances, especially in the first half, and were deserving winners. They even deserved to win by a larger margin. On the other hand, the \u2018Tuzos\u2019, who have one of the best attacks in the tournament, need to improve.

Result: Guadalajara 2-0 Pachuca <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liga MX Matchday 1: Monterrey vs. Toluca <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Monterrey +102<\/em><\/td>Toluca +241<\/strong><\/em><\/td>Draw Offs:+250 <\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Defending champions Toluca began the defense of their title and the quest for a third straight championship with a 0\u20131 away victory over Monterrey.

The only goal of the match came through Helinho in the 56th minute. It was a fine team move between him and Santiago Sim\u00f3n, ending with the Brazilian finishing first time, placing the ball into the far post for a superb goal.

In the 88th minute, the home side had a chance to equalize, but goalkeeper Hugo Gonz\u00e1lez, who was heavily criticized during his time with Rayados, saved Sergio Canales\u2019 penalty.

A great victory for the \u2018Diablos Rojos\u2019, especially considering they were without Paulinho, Alexis Vega, Jes\u00fas Gallardo, Marcel Ruiz, Franco Romero, and Sebasti\u00e1n C\u00f3rdova.

Result: Monterrey 0-1 Toluca<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liga MX Matchday 1: San Luis vs. Tigres <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
San Luis +298<\/em><\/td> Tigres -114 <\/strong><\/em><\/td>Draw Offs:+245 <\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tigres want to return to the final and challenge for the title, and their path in this Clausura MX began with a 1\u20132 away victory over Atl\u00e9tico San Luis.

The goals came in the second half. In the 49th minute, Marcelo Flores received the ball inside the box after a cross from the right, cut outward to beat a couple of defenders, and struck a powerful left-footed shot high that hit the post and went in for the 0\u20131.

The equalizer arrived in the 74th minute through Italo-Brazilian Jo\u00e3o Pedro Galv\u00e3o, who headed in from a corner kick, but three minutes later Flores appeared again, after a backheel pass from Andr\u00e9-Pierre Gignac, to fire a low, left-footed cross-shot for the final 1\u20132.

Result: Atletico Luis 1-2 Tigres <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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