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CF Pachuca vs Guadalajara Chivas preview: next match details

The next CF Pachuca match in the Liga MX Apertura 2026 brings a high-profile clash against Guadalajara Chivas at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo in Pachuca de Soto. This CF Pachuca vs Guadalajara Chivas preview focuses on a fixture scheduled for 29 August 2026, with kick-off at 23:00 UTC, as the hosts look to climb the table and the visitors aim to consolidate a strong start.

For fans wondering when CF Pachuca play next, this Apertura - 6 showdown is crucial. Pachuca sit in the lower half of the standings after five games, while Chivas are well placed in the upper positions and currently tracking towards the Ligra MX (Apertura - Play Offs: Quarter-finals) spots. With contrasting form lines and a one-sided recent head-to-head, this CF Pachuca vs Guadalajara Chivas preview sets up a tense night at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo.

Match details: date, kick-off & venue

  • Competition: Liga MX, Apertura - 6
  • Date / Kick-off: 2026-08-29T23:00:00Z
  • Venue: Estadio Miguel Hidalgo, Pachuca de Soto
  • Status: Not Started (Fixture has not started yet)

Standings & form

CF Pachuca come into this home game ranked 14th in the Liga MX: Apertura table with 4 points from 5 matches. Their overall record stands at 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats, with 7 goals scored and 7 conceded for a goal difference of 0. The recent form string of DLLLW (oldest to newest) shows one win in their last outing after a difficult run. At Estadio Miguel Hidalgo, Pachuca have struggled so far: 2 home games, 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, scoring 3 and conceding 5. Away from home they have fared slightly better, with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss from 3 matches (4 goals for, 2 against).

Guadalajara Chivas arrive in much stronger shape. They are currently 4th in the Liga MX: Apertura standings on 10 points after 5 games, with a record of 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. Chivas have scored 8 goals and conceded 5, giving them a positive goal difference of +3. Their form line reads WWDWL, underlining three wins in their last five fixtures. At home they have taken advantage of their matches with 2 wins and 1 loss (6 goals for, 4 against), while away from home they remain unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw, scoring 2 and conceding just 1.

Season statistics underline some key traits. CF Pachuca have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in all five league games and have kept 1 clean sheet, while failing to score in just one away match. They have converted their only penalty of the season so far. Disciplinary numbers show a spread of yellow cards across all phases of games and 2 red cards in the league campaign to date. Guadalajara Chivas have predominantly lined up in a 3-1-4-2, also keeping 2 clean sheets (one home, one away) and scoring both of their penalties this season. Their card profile includes yellow cards in all time ranges and a single red card shown between minutes 46-60.

Head-to-head

  • 2026-01-10: Guadalajara Chivas 2–0 CF Pachuca (Liga MX)
  • 2025-11-03: CF Pachuca 0–1 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2025-02-23: Guadalajara Chivas 2–1 CF Pachuca (Liga MX)
  • 2024-10-19: CF Pachuca 0–2 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2024-04-13: CF Pachuca 0–1 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2023-09-24: Guadalajara Chivas 0–0 CF Pachuca (Liga MX)
  • 2023-02-12: CF Pachuca 1–1 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2022-07-31: Guadalajara Chivas 0–0 CF Pachuca (Liga MX)
  • 2022-01-16: CF Pachuca 2–1 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2021-09-19: Guadalajara Chivas 1–0 CF Pachuca (Liga MX)

The recent head-to-head record between CF Pachuca and Guadalajara Chivas has tilted heavily towards Chivas. In the five most recent meetings listed above from 2024 onwards, Guadalajara have won all five, including three straight victories in Pachuca with scorelines of 0–1, 0–2 and 0–1. Earlier encounters in 2023 and 2022 were tighter, featuring three draws (0–0 twice and 1–1) and one home win for Pachuca (2–1 in January 2022). Overall, the pattern suggests Chivas have had the upper hand in recent years, particularly in league visits to Estadio Miguel Hidalgo.

Key players to watch

  • S. Rondón (CF Pachuca) — 5 goals in the current Liga MX season, including 1 from the penalty spot, making him a central attacking threat for the hosts.
  • R. Alvarado (Guadalajara Chivas) — 2 league goals so far and a strong all-round contribution in attack, reflected in his high rating and involvement in Chivas’ forward play.
  • O. Idrissi (CF Pachuca) — 2 assists in five appearances, providing creativity from midfield and a key supply line for Pachuca’s front line.

Prediction

The CF Pachuca vs Guadalajara Chivas prediction data leans towards the visitors avoiding defeat. The model gives Guadalajara Chivas and the draw equal top probabilities at 45% each, with CF Pachuca rated at just 10% to win. The advice is a clear “Double chance: draw or Guadalajara Chivas”, reflecting Chivas’ stronger league position, better recent form and dominant head-to-head record coming into this Apertura - 6 clash.

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