Liga MX Gameweek 9, Clausura
CF Pachuca 2 - 1 FT Necaxa
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59
⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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⭐ Stars
92
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⚖️ Balance
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Futmetrix Verdict
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2-3
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
98
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
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🎲 Upset
0
Segawa sparks stunning ten-man Reysol comeback.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
14' A. Dominguez (B. A. Garcia Caprizo)
33' O. Idrissi (B. A. Garcia Caprizo)
Agustín Oliveros 39'
HT
↓ I. Tello ↑K. Gutierrez 46'
↓ R. Martinez ↑E. Lara 46'
↓ K. Rosero ↑J. Ruiz 46'
J. Ruiz (L. Faravelli) 53'
65' ↓ Kenedy ↑L. Quinones
68' Carlos Sánchez
74' ↓ O. Idrissi ↑A. Bautista
79' Carlos Moreno
↓ F. Rossano ↑C. Calderon 88'
↓ D. Leyva ↑B. Casas 88'
89' ↓ S. Rodriguez ↑V. Guzman
Emilio Lara 90'+1
Lorenzo Faravelli 90'+4
Cristian Calderón 90'+6
Alexis Peña 90'+7
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
Carlos Sánchez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
46%
Duel Win %
Eduardo Bauermann 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sergio Barreto
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Brian García 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
S. Rodriguez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Christian Rivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexei Domínguez 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Kenedy
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Oussama Idrissi
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Salomón Rondón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
José Eulogio 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
René López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Collazo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Alfaro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Guzmán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alán Bautista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Quiñones 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Enner Valencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
Ezequiel Unsain
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Raúl Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Alexis Peña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Oliveros
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
I. Tello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Daniel Leyva 
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
53
Passes
12
Duels
Lorenzo Faravelli 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Franco Rossano
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Kevin Rosero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ricardo Monreal
MAGNET
42
Activity
42
Activity
27
Passes
15
Duels
Tomás Badaloni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Luis Jiménez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cristian Calderón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emilio Lara
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Emilio Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Mendez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Ruiz 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Rogelio Cortéz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arath Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Casas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2025 | Necaxa | 0 - 1 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 04/12/2025 | Necaxa | 3 - 5 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 11/03/2024 | Pachuca | 6 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 05/06/2024 | Pachuca | 2 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 02/24/2024 | Necaxa | 1 - 1 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 09/30/2023 | Pachuca | 1 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
CF Pachuca Win
Necaxa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +12
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: +8
P: 15 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
CF Pachuca
Necaxa
CF Pachuca
Necaxa
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Pachuca's Early Blitz Stuns Necaxa
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. Pachuca's early clinical finishing proved enough to weather a fierce second-half storm from Necaxa and solidify their playoff credentials.
Early Intent
Pachuca wasted no time asserting their absolute authority at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo. The Intensity was palpable right from kickoff, with the hosts pressing aggressively to unsettle the visitors. The breakthrough arrived swiftly. A. Dominguez found the back of the net just 14 minutes in, capping off a beautifully orchestrated move set up by Brian García. The early opener completely rattled Necaxa, who struggled desperately to cope with the relentless early tempo. Before the away side could catch their breath, Pachuca struck again to double their advantage. O. Idrissi delivered a devastatingly clinical finish in the 33rd minute, once again assisted by the creative brilliance of García. The home side were ruthlessly efficient, turning mere flashes of possession into dangerous attacking transitions.
The Shift in Momentum
The dynamic shifted dramatically after the interval. Necaxa realized the dire situation and stepped up the Stakes, eventually controlling possession at 56% by the final whistle. They desperately needed an offensive spark, and their manager found it on the bench. Javier Ruiz entered the fray and instantly changed the complexion of the match. Just minutes into the second half, Ruiz latched onto a precise pass from L. Faravelli to slice the deficit in half. This crucial 53rd-minute strike tilted the Balance of play entirely, turning a comfortable home win into a nerve-wracking duel. A staggering combined 28 shots turned the pitch into a frantic shooting gallery, with goalkeepers on both ends forced into 10 crucial saves to keep their respective teams alive.
Holding the Line
Despite Necaxa controlling the tempo late on, they lacked the final clinical touch to complete an improbable comeback. The visitors applied immense set-piece pressure, winning eight corners in their desperate search for an equalizer, but the Pachuca defense held remarkably firm. Our verdict is clear: the home side's early ruthlessness ultimately won them the match. This vital victory keeps Pachuca comfortably entrenched in the playoff zone, sitting fifth and aggressively chasing the league leaders. Necaxa, meanwhile, remain stuck in mid-table obscurity. They will undoubtedly wonder what might have been if they had started the match with their impressive second-half vigor. The Upset Factor never quite materialized, but the sheer volume of late chances kept the raucous home fans on edge until the final whistle.
Key Questions
What made Oussama Idrissi the Man of the Match?
Idrissi was a constant attacking threat, scoring the crucial second goal and dictating play with an impressive 8.5 rating and four key passes.
How did substitute Oussama Idrissi change the game?
While the question assumes he was a sub, Idrissi actually started. He dominated from the first whistle, securing the decisive 33rd-minute goal.
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.
Pachuca's Top-Five Credentials Meet Necaxa's Mid-Table Resolve
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. This clash guarantees offensive fireworks, as the hosts' push for the summit collides with a desperate visiting side looking to stop their slide down the standings.
The Setup
Sitting comfortably in fifth place, Pachuca welcome Necaxa to the Estadio Miguel Hidalgo. The hosts have established a solid platform this Clausura, boasting a positive goal difference and only two defeats in twelve outings. Conversely, Necaxa are staggering. A worrying run of three defeats in their last five has them drifting aimlessly in eleventh. Despite a modest Stakes rating for this early stage of the campaign, the underlying metrics suggest a highly competitive affair. An off-the-charts Stars rating highlights the sheer individual quality on display, while a healthy Balance suggests the visitors possess enough tactical structure to frustrate the home crowd and keep the match tight.
Key Battle
We are focusing entirely on the final third, where Salomón Rondón spearheads the home attack against the creative threat of Julián Carranza. Rondón is the undisputed focal point for his side, turning half-chances into crucial goals. Carranza, meanwhile, has to feed off limited service, burdened with the responsibility of converting the few transition opportunities his side might engineer on the counter-attack.
Our Prediction
Pachuca's overall consistency gives them a clear edge. Expect a 2-1 home victory, driven by early pressure and clinical finishing from their veteran attacking cast, leaving their opponents empty-handed despite a spirited second-half response.