Liga MX Gameweek 5, Clausura
CF Pachuca 2 - 0 FT FC Juarez
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⚖️ Balance
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🎲 Upset
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⚡ Intensity
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⚖️ Balance
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🎲 Upset
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
32' S. Rondon
Jesús Murillo 40'
HT
↓ R. Pizarro ↑H. E. Martinez Yepez 46'
46' ↓ A. Dominguez ↑Kenedy
↓ J. Aquino ↑F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin 46'
↓ R. Fulgencio ↑L. Dupuy 46'
↓ D. Garcia ↑Monchu 57'
66' ↓ S. Rodriguez ↑V. Guzman
66' ↓ A. Bautista ↑L. Quinones
71' ↓ C. Sanchez ↑J. Berlanga
73' Jorge Berlanga
75' ↓ O. Idrissi ↑P. Pedraza
↓ A. Mayorga ↑E. Lopez 83'
88' C. Rivera (V. Guzman)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
CF Pachuca
Goalkeepers
José Eulogio 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Carlos Sánchez 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Eduardo Bauermann 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sergio Barreto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
S. Rodriguez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Christian Rivera 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Alán Bautista
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Alexei Domínguez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Salomón Rondón 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.9
Rating
Yes
Captain
Oussama Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
C. Camacho 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jorge Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Alfaro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ari Contreras
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Guzmán 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
23
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Juan Sigala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenedy
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Luis Quiñones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhonder Cádiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Juarez
Goalkeepers
Sebastián Jurado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Javier Aquino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Jesús Murillo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Moisés Mosquera 
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
60
Passes
15
Duels
Alejandro Mayorga
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Midfielders
Denzell García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Raymundo Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Guilherme Castilho
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Rodolfo Pizarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
José Luis Rodríguez 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Óscar Estupiñán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Benny Díaz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
José Juan García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francisco Nevárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eder López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monchu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Homer Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Martínez Dupuy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ettson Ayón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2026 | CF Pachuca | 2 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Miguel Hidalgo |
| 11/24/2025 | FC Juarez | 2 - 1 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez |
| 10/18/2025 | FC Juarez | 2 - 2 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 03/01/2025 | FC Juarez | 2 - 2 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 11/10/2024 | CF Pachuca | 0 - 1 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 03/03/2024 | CF Pachuca | 3 - 2 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 10/21/2023 | FC Juarez | 0 - 1 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 01/23/2023 | CF Pachuca | 4 - 1 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 09/15/2022 | FC Juarez | 2 - 1 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 04/16/2022 | FC Juarez | 1 - 2 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
02/08/2026
11/24/2025
10/18/2025
03/01/2025
11/10/2024
03/03/2024
10/21/2023
01/23/2023
09/15/2022
04/16/2022
CF Pachuca Win
FC Juarez Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +7
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
CF Pachuca
FC Juarez
CF Pachuca
FC Juarez
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Pachuca’s Pragmatism Punishes Wasteful Juarez
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. A masterclass in clinical finishing saw the hosts absorb pressure and strike at the perfect moments to solidify their playoff credentials.
Clinical Over Control
The opening exchanges at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo witnessed a fascinating clash of styles where the statistics masked the true danger. FC Juarez controlled possession with 57 percent of the ball, meticulously building from the back, but they severely lacked the killer instinct in the final third. The Intensity of the contest was palpable as the two sides combined for an impressive 31 shots, turning the pitch into a relentless shooting gallery. Despite seeing noticeably less of the ball, Pachuca looked incredibly dangerous every time they launched a counter-attack. This lethal cutting edge surfaced in the 32nd minute when S. Rondon found a clever pocket of space and decisively buried his chance. The veteran striker’s clinical finish shattered the early deadlock and immediately forced the visitors to alter their entire tactical approach.
The Defensive Wall
Chasing the game with growing desperation, the visitors piled bodies forward and generated relentless set-piece pressure around the penalty area. A staggering 11 corners tested the home side's defensive resolve to its absolute limits. The Balance of play shifted heavily toward the hosts' defensive third, yet they stubbornly refused to buckle under the mounting aerial bombardment. The undeniable hero of this sustained defensive effort was Jose Eulogio. The standout goalkeeper was an absolute rock under pressure, producing three pivotal saves that preserved his crucial clean sheet and deeply frustrated the away attackers. His commanding physical presence inside the six-yard box neutralized the constant stream of whipped crosses, ensuring that the precarious one-goal lead safely survived the most dangerous and chaotic phases of the second half.
The Knockout Blow
With the Stakes incredibly high—the hosts desperate to maintain their firm grip on fifth place and stay within eight points of the league leaders—the match remained delicately poised on a knife-edge until the dying embers. A brilliant managerial tweak ultimately put the final result completely beyond doubt. Substitute V. Guzman injected much-needed fresh legs into the transitional play, brilliantly setting up C. Rivera in the 88th minute. The hardworking midfielder's decisive late strike sealed a comprehensive 2-0 victory, showcasing a brand of ruthless efficiency. While the disappointed visitors will surely rue their missed opportunities despite largely dictating the midfield tempo, the resilient home side demonstrated exactly what it takes to grind out a vital, momentum-building result in an increasingly tight playoff race.
Key Questions
How did substitute Jose Eulogio change the game?
While he actually started the match, his impact was massive. The goalkeeper produced three crucial saves, anchoring the defense and completely shutting out the opposition's attack.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Home Fortitude Meets Border Resilience
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. Pachuca look to solidify their top-five standing against an FC Juarez side that is finally finding its attacking rhythm.
The Setup
Under the lights at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo, this Liga MX Clausura clash offers an intriguing contrast in styles. Pachuca currently sit fifth in the table, leaning on a rigid defensive structure that has conceded just ten goals. Meanwhile, tenth-placed FC Juarez bring chaos; they score freely but leak goals at the back. A modest Stakes rating reflects the early-season nature of this Round 5 fixture, but the attacking intent from both sides elevates the Form metric. With a combined expectation of 3.1 goals per game, we anticipate an open contest. The Balance clearly favours the home side, though the visitors boast enough individual quality to boost the Stars rating, notably with penalty-saving specialist Sebastián Jurado between the sticks and Carlos Moreno putting on a masterclass for the hosts.
Key Battle
The defining contest lies in how Pachuca's disciplined defensive unit handles FC Juarez's chaotic, high-volume attacking waves. The visitors commit bodies forward with reckless abandon, which will test the home side's structural integrity. If Pachuca can absorb the initial pressure, they will find massive gaps in the Juarez transition defence to exploit on the counter.
Our Prediction
Pachuca to edge it 2-1. The visitors will inevitably find the net given their attacking output, but Pachuca's overall tactical superiority and home advantage will eventually grind down a porous Juarez backline.