Liga MX Gameweek 4, Apertura

CF Pachuca vs NS Puebla

Estadio Miguel Hidalgo

Match Preview

Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching

Futmetrix Verdict
10
CF Pachuca
vs
Puebla
Tue, Aug 18 • 03:06 Español
⚡ Form 46
⚖️ Balance 54
🏆 Stakes 0
⭐ Stars 39
Early-season struggles meet modest ambitions.

Win Probability

  • CF Pachuca 63%
  • Draw 22%
  • Puebla 15%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Mid-Table Mediocrity Takes Centre Stage

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 10/100. With the season barely underway and both sides seeking consistency, this early-season clash offers little to captivate the neutral observer.

The Setup

Arriving at the Estadio Miguel Hidalgo, neither side looks ready to set the league alight. Gameweek 4 brings a distinctly low Stakes environment, heavily penalising the overall appeal of this fixture. CF Pachuca are massive favourites to win at home, despite a stuttering Form rating born from two losses in their opening three games. Visitors Puebla sit just one point above them in the standings, resulting in a modest Stars rating that reflects the stark lack of marquee firepower on display.

Key Battle

The most intriguing narrative lies between the sticks. Carlos Moreno needs to command the home penalty area and organise his back line, while Daniel Gutierrez will be thoroughly tested by Pachuca's inevitable spells of pressure. With neither side showing a compelling tactical Balance in transition during these early weeks, defensive heroics from these two goalkeepers might be the only highlight.

Our Prediction

Expect Pachuca to grind out a narrow home win. It will likely be a highly functional, low-scoring victory, dominated by disjointed possession rather than flowing attacking football.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Only if you are a die-hard fan. This early-season fixture severely lacks star power, intensity, and broader narrative significance.

What's the predicted outcome?

A narrow, uninspiring victory for CF Pachuca, relying heavily on their home advantage to break down a conservative visiting side.

Where are CF Pachuca and Puebla in the league table?

Puebla currently sit in 10th place with four points, just ahead of CF Pachuca who find themselves in 12th on three points.

What is CF Pachuca's current form?

They have stumbled out of the blocks, registering one win and two defeats (LLW) in their opening three Apertura matches.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Daniel Gutierrez of Puebla is the standout, averaging a superb 8.3 rating with 0 goals in 1 match played.

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.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
09/24/2025 Puebla 2 - 2 Pachuca Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
02/27/2025 Pachuca 2 - 1 Puebla Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
09/21/2024 Puebla 2 - 3 Pachuca Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
02/21/2024 Puebla 1 - 4 Pachuca Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
10/29/2023 Pachuca 1 - 1 Puebla Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
01/10/2023 Pachuca 5 - 1 Puebla Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
09/24/2025
2 - 2
Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
02/27/2025
2 - 1
Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
09/21/2024
2 - 3
Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
02/21/2024
1 - 4
Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
10/29/2023
1 - 1
Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
01/10/2023
5 - 1
Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
CF Pachuca Win
Puebla Win
Draw

Season Statistics

12
League Position
10
3
Points
4
4
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
2

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Club America 3 7 5 1 +4 WClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (02-08-2026)DAtlante FC 1 - 1 Club America (25-07-2026)WClub Queretaro 0 - 1 Club America (19-07-2026)
2 Club Tijuana 3 7 4 1 +3 DAtletico San Luis 0 - 0 Club Tijuana (01-08-2026)WClub Tijuana 1 - 0 Leon (25-07-2026)WClub Tijuana 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (17-07-2026)
3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 6 7 5 +2 WFC Juarez 1 - 5 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (01-08-2026)WToluca 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-07-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 3 CF Pachuca (18-07-2026)
4 Monterrey 3 6 6 4 +2 WAtlas 0 - 2 Monterrey (02-08-2026)LNecaxa 2 - 1 Monterrey (26-07-2026)WMonterrey 3 - 2 Santos Laguna (19-07-2026)
5 Necaxa 2 6 4 2 +2 LToluca 3 - 1 Necaxa (03-08-2026)WNecaxa 2 - 1 Monterrey (26-07-2026)WNecaxa 2 - 1 Atlante FC (17-07-2026)
6 Cruz Azul 3 6 7 6 +1 LCruz Azul 2 - 3 Atlante FC (02-08-2026)WCruz Azul 2 - 1 Puebla (22-07-2026)WAtletico San Luis 2 - 3 Cruz Azul (18-07-2026)
7 Club Queretaro 3 6 5 4 +1 WClub Queretaro 3 - 2 Tigres UANL (01-08-2026)WCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Club Queretaro (27-07-2026)LClub Queretaro 0 - 1 Club America (19-07-2026)
8 Atlas 3 6 4 4 0 LAtlas 0 - 2 Monterrey (02-08-2026)WSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Atlas (26-07-2026)WLeon 2 - 3 Atlas (18-07-2026)
9 Atlante FC 3 4 5 5 0 WCruz Azul 2 - 3 Atlante FC (02-08-2026)DAtlante FC 1 - 1 Club America (25-07-2026)LNecaxa 2 - 1 Atlante FC (17-07-2026)
10 Puebla 3 4 3 3 0 DPuebla 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (01-08-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Puebla (22-07-2026)WFC Juarez 0 - 1 Puebla (18-07-2026)
11 Guadalajara Chivas 3 4 2 3 -1 DPuebla 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (01-08-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 FC Juarez (25-07-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 2 Toluca (19-07-2026)
12 CF Pachuca 3 3 4 3 +1 LLeon 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (02-08-2026)LCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Club Queretaro (27-07-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 3 CF Pachuca (18-07-2026)
13 Toluca 2 3 3 2 +1 WToluca 3 - 1 Necaxa (03-08-2026)LToluca 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-07-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 2 Toluca (19-07-2026)
14 Leon 3 3 3 4 -1 WLeon 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (02-08-2026)LClub Tijuana 1 - 0 Leon (25-07-2026)LLeon 2 - 3 Atlas (18-07-2026)
15 Atletico San Luis 3 2 4 5 -1 DAtletico San Luis 0 - 0 Club Tijuana (01-08-2026)DTigres UANL 2 - 2 Atletico San Luis (26-07-2026)LAtletico San Luis 2 - 3 Cruz Azul (18-07-2026)
16 Tigres UANL 3 1 5 8 -3 LClub Queretaro 3 - 2 Tigres UANL (01-08-2026)DTigres UANL 2 - 2 Atletico San Luis (26-07-2026)LClub Tijuana 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (17-07-2026)
17 Santos Laguna 3 0 2 7 -5 LClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (02-08-2026)LSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Atlas (26-07-2026)LMonterrey 3 - 2 Santos Laguna (19-07-2026)
18 FC Juarez 3 0 1 7 -6 LFC Juarez 1 - 5 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (01-08-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 FC Juarez (25-07-2026)LFC Juarez 0 - 1 Puebla (18-07-2026)