Liga MX Gameweek 16, Apertura
CF Pachuca 0 - 1 FT Guadalajara Chivas
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
31' Jorge Berlanga
35' Luis Quiñones
36' Luis Quiñones
HT
46' ↓ I. Luna ↑C. Sanchez
↓ S. Sandoval ↑R. Ledezma 54'
65' ↓ G. Togni ↑Kenedy
A. Gonzalez (R. Alvarado) 71'
72' ↓ P. Pedraza ↑W. Carvalho
72' ↓ E. Valencia ↑J. Cadiz
Luis Romo 73'
↓ E. Alvarez ↑E. Gutierrez 77'
↓ R. Alvarado ↑G. Sepulveda 77'
78' ↓ J. Berlanga ↑I. Hernandez
↓ A. Gonzalez ↑M. Gomez 83'
↓ O. Govea ↑T. Wilke 83'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
CF Pachuca
Goalkeepers
Carlos Moreno 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jorge Berlanga 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Eduardo Bauermann 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Sergio Barreto 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
Brian García 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Israel Luna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Pedro Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Luis Quiñones 
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
54
Passes
13
Duels
Víctor Guzmán
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
62
Passes
7
Duels
Gastón Togni
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Enner Valencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
José Eulogio 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Alfaro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenedy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Achinulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhonder Cádiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Illian Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Rodriguez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Guadalajara Chivas
Goalkeepers
José Rangel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Daniel Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Romo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.6
Rating
José Castillo
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Bryan González
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
S. Sandoval
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Omar Govea
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
62
Passes
6
Duels
Fernando González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roberto Alvarado 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Efraín Álvarez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Armando González 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Óscar Whalley
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miguel Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Richard Ledezma
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Alan Mozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Sepúlveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Camberos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Érick Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yael Padilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teun Wilke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2026 | Guadalajara Chivas | 2 - 0 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Akron |
| 11/03/2025 | CF Pachuca | 0 - 1 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Miguel Hidalgo |
| 02/23/2025 | Guadalajara Chivas | 2 - 1 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 10/19/2024 | CF Pachuca | 0 - 2 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 04/13/2024 | CF Pachuca | 0 - 1 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 09/24/2023 | Guadalajara Chivas | 0 - 0 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 02/12/2023 | CF Pachuca | 1 - 1 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 07/31/2022 | Guadalajara Chivas | 0 - 0 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 01/16/2022 | CF Pachuca | 2 - 1 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 09/19/2021 | Guadalajara Chivas | 1 - 0 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
01/10/2026
11/03/2025
02/23/2025
10/19/2024
04/13/2024
09/24/2023
02/12/2023
07/31/2022
01/16/2022
09/19/2021
CF Pachuca Win
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +24
P: 22 GD: +19
P: 20 GD: +14
P: 18 GD: +16
P: 20 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -7
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -11
P: 16 GD: -2
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
CF Pachuca
Guadalajara Chivas
CF Pachuca
Guadalajara Chivas
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Chivas Survive Red Card Scare to Conquer the Hidalgo
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. The league leaders showcased pure grit, navigating late numerical disadvantage to secure a vital away victory and cement their spot at the summit.
Opening Act
Pachuca edged possession early on, looking to dictate the tempo and control the midfield at the iconic Estadio Miguel Hidalgo. The Intensity of this clash was evident from the very beginning, as both sides traded physical blows without finding an early breakthrough in the final third. The hosts pushed forward, utilizing the flanks to stretch the league leaders, but clear-cut chances were frustratingly hard to come by. The stadium held its collective breath in the 35th minute when the referee initially dismissed Luis Quiñones. Fortunately for the home side, a lengthy VAR review intervened to cancel the red card, keeping the playing field level. Despite Pachuca creating promising attacking sequences and racking up overall shot attempts, their final ball lacked the surgical precision needed to trouble the goalkeeper before the halftime whistle blew.
The Pivot
The match exploded into genuine chaos during a frantic two-minute window in the second half. The Balance of the contest shifted entirely in the 71st minute when the visitors finally unlocked a stubborn defense. R. Alvarado carved out a brilliant opening, sliding a perfectly weighted pass directly into the path of A. Gonzalez, who ruthlessly fired Chivas ahead. But the wild celebrations in the away end had barely settled before complete disaster struck the league leaders. Just two minutes after taking the lead, Luis Romo lunged into a clumsy challenge and was immediately shown a straight red card. This sudden dismissal instantly forced Chivas to abandon any further attacking ambitions, dramatically altering the tactical landscape and setting the stage for a desperate, backs-to-the-wall defensive effort to protect their fragile advantage.
Resolution
The final phase of the match became a genuine siege as Pachuca threw every available body forward. A barrage of 29 combined shots throughout the night highlighted the sheer volume of attempts, but Chivas' defensive unit held remarkably firm under immense pressure. Pachuca's Sergio Barreto put in an absolutely outstanding shift at the back, constantly sweeping up loose balls and stepping up to initiate attacks with three crucial key passes, yet the frustrated hosts simply could not find the equalizer. The Stakes were exceptionally high in this playoff-zone battle, and Chivas proved exactly why they currently sit at the very top of the table. They defended their narrow lead with fierce resilience, grinding out a massive victory that extends their lead, while Pachuca must regroup after squandering a numerical advantage.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Luis Romo impact the match?
Romo's 73rd-minute dismissal forced Chivas into a deep defensive block, shifting the momentum entirely to Pachuca for a tense, one-sided finale as the visitors clung on.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR dramatically intervened in the 35th minute to cancel a red card for Pachuca's Luis Quiñones, keeping the tactical battle perfectly even heading into the halftime break.
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.
Apertura Crunch Match: Pachuca Look to Derail Chivas' Title Charge
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. A top-of-the-table Liga MX clash where league leaders Chivas face a severe away test against a resilient Pachuca side desperate to close the eight-point gap.
The Setup
Guadalajara Chivas are marching toward the Apertura title. Sitting top of the table with 30 points, their Form rating is electric, fueled by a four-match winning streak prior to a recent stumble. They are absolutely ruthless on the road, boasting a 71% win rate away from home. Pachuca sit in fifth, eight points adrift. A win at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo on November 3 is the only way to keep their own slim championship hopes alive. The Stakes are massive. A home victory shrinks the gap and throws the title race wide open, while an away win might just seal the deal.
Key Battle
Enner Valencia against Armando González. Valencia is carrying the attacking load for the hosts, bagging three goals in his last five outings. He faces off against the hottest striker in Liga MX. González is a true goal machine for Chivas, netting five times in his last five matches. Whoever wins this shootout likely tilts the competitive Balance and claims all three points. High Stars ratings on both sides mean individual brilliance will ultimately decide this tie.
Our Prediction
Expect fireworks and goals. The data points heavily to a high-scoring affair, but Chivas's away dominance is incredibly hard to ignore. We back Chivas to edge a thriller on the road, striking ruthlessly on the counter as Pachuca commit bodies forward in search of a lifeline.