Chapulineros vs Celaya - Primera Premier

The history between Chapulineros and Celaya lends this Primera Premier fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on September 12, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

A glance at the Primera Premier table tells the story: Chapulineros in 4th and Celaya in 2nd, with positions to defend and places to climb. Chapulineros will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. Celaya's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. What happened is that when the team was being defeated game after game, they put more money on the table to solve the problem." It did not work.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Chapulineros will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Celaya must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. And there are still question marks even in attack, where they have an abundance of supporting forwards including Mbeumo, Cunha and Amad Diallo, but only one out-and-out striker in Sesko.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder has attracted the attention of top clubs like Barcelona, and it seems that Arsenal have now joined the race for him, according to Fussball News.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. On balance, Celaya may just have enough to take all three points. A 1-2 away win would not be a shock. Whatever the outcome, the Primera Premier fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.