Liga MX Apertura - 1
CF Pachuca 3 - 0 FT Monterrey
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Jesús Corona 22'
45' Sergio Barreto
HT
↓ A. Alvarado ↑F. Ambriz 46'
51' J. Cadiz (A. Bautista)
52' Jhonder Cádiz
55' A. Dominguez (J. Cadiz)
↓ I. Fimbres ↑R. de la Rosa 58'
63' ↓ L. Quinones ↑V. Guzman
Óliver Torres 67'
Sergio Ramos 70'
71' Pedro Pedraza
72' ↓ A. Dominguez ↑B. A. Garcia Caprizo
↓ J. Rodriguez ↑A. Gonzalez 72'
78' E. Montiel (V. Guzman)
81' ↓ P. Pedraza ↑J. Lopez
81' ↓ J. Cadiz ↑I. Hernandez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Pachuca
Goalkeepers
C. Moreno 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
L. Rodriguez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Eduardo Bauermann 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
S. D. Barreto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Aceves
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
E. Montiel 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
P. Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
A. Dominguez 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
A. Bautista 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
L. Quinones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
J. Cadiz 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
J. Eulogio 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. A. Garcia Caprizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Guzman 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
27
Minutes
6.7
Rating
S. Homenchenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Luna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Togni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monterrey
Goalkeepers
S. Mele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
E. Aguirre
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
S. Medina 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
0
Tackles
S. Ramos 
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
96
Passes
7
Duels
G. Arteaga
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
O. Torres
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
72
Entry
I. Fimbres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
58
Entry
J. Corona
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
G. Berterame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
L. Cardenas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Chavez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Guzman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Leone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Ambriz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Moxica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. de la Rosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2025 | Pachuca | 3 - 0 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Miguel Hidalgo |
| 04/28/2025 | Monterrey | 1 - 2 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 01/26/2025 | Monterrey | 2 - 3 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 07/08/2024 | Pachuca | 0 - 1 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 02/11/2024 | Monterrey | 3 - 2 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 11/05/2023 | Pachuca | 0 - 2 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
CF Pachuca Win
Monterrey Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 17 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Pachuca's Second-Half Blitz Dismantles Monterrey
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A ruthless display of transitional football that cements the hosts' playoff credentials while leaving the visitors searching for answers.
The Possession Illusion
The visitors arrived at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo determined to dictate the early tempo. Monterrey controlled possession confidently through the opening exchanges, stringing together neat passing triangles but repeatedly hitting a stubborn defensive wall. The Intensity of this fixture was evident in the heavy midfield tackles, as the hosts absorbed pressure without a hint of panic. Despite the away side seeing plenty of the ball, goalkeeper Carlos Moreno proved to be an absolute colossus between the sticks. His crucial saves kept the sheet clean and thoroughly frustrated an attacking unit that managed a surprisingly dismal expected goals output. It became a fascinating exercise in tactical patience, where holding the ball ultimately proved to be an ineffective illusion against a highly disciplined and heavily organized defensive block.
The Floodgates Open
The tactical landscape shifted dramatically the moment the second half commenced. Whatever was said in the home dressing room ignited a furious spark, and the fragile Balance of the contest completely shattered. The breakthrough arrived in the 51st minute when A. Bautista delivered an inch-perfect pass for J. Cadiz to rifle home. A brief, anxious wait for a VAR review only sweetened the eventual celebration. Sensing genuine vulnerability, Pachuca immediately went for the jugular. A mere four minutes later, the goalscorer effortlessly transitioned into a playmaker, slipping a clever ball through for A. Dominguez to double the advantage. This devastating four-minute blitz effectively dismantled the visiting defense, exposing structural flaws that were brutally punished by a relentless attacking wave.
Sealing the Statement
Coasting on a two-goal cushion, the hosts expertly managed the remaining minutes against a thoroughly demoralized opposition. The Stakes in this mid-season encounter were enormous for their playoff ambitions, and they handled the pressure flawlessly. The final nail in the coffin was hammered home at the 78-minute mark. A brilliant sequence saw V. Guzman carve out space before teeing up E. Montiel for a clinical third goal. Our take is clear: there is a very low Upset Factor in this result given the drastically diverging recent form of both clubs. This commanding victory propels the home side firmly into the upper echelons of the league table, while simultaneously deepening the crisis for a mid-table visiting outfit struggling to find any meaningful rhythm.
Key Questions
How did substitute Alan Bautista change the game?
He instantly elevated the attacking tempo, providing incredible vision and delivering the crucial assist for the opening goal that shattered the deadlock.
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.
Pachuca aims to compound Monterrey's miseries
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. With neither side showing elite consistency and the narrative severely lacking, this fixture is strictly for the diehards.
The Setup
Pachuca sit comfortably in fifth with 22 points, looking to bounce back from a recent defeat and cement their spot near the top of the standings. Monterrey, meanwhile, are languishing in ninth with 14 points, crippled by a dismal Form rating that highlights their three losses in five games. While A. Martial and G. Berterame offer theoretical attacking threat for the visitors, a miserable Stars rating indicates a severe lack of marquee quality on display this July 13, 2025. A skewed Balance metric suggests the home side are clear favourites. The hosts will rely heavily on the creative sparks of O. Idrissi to break down a fragile away side at the Estadio Miguel Hidalgo. A dreadful Stakes rating means neutral fans can safely look elsewhere.
Key Battle
Instead of individual heroics, this clash will be decided in the engine room. The home midfield's ability to dictate tempo will clash directly against an away back line that has leaked 15 goals already this season. If the visitors cannot plug the gaps centrally, it will be a long night.
Our Prediction
Pachuca 2-0 Monterrey. The hosts possess just enough attacking cohesion to outlast a disjointed away side. Expect a slow start before the home outfit takes complete control in the second half.