Liga MX Clausura - 16
Club Tijuana 3 - 1 FT CF Pachuca
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
25' Club Tijuana
C. Alfaro 31'
33' G. Mora (G. Mora)
33' G. Mora
37' D. Abreu (R. Arciga)
HT
↓ A. Dominguez ↑G. Alvarez 46'
↓ C. Rivera ↑V. Guzman 58'
V. Guzman 62'
64' R. Inzunza
67' ↓ G. Mora ↑D. Blanco
67' ↓ R. Arciga ↑A. Preciado
67' ↓ P. N. Ortiz Orozco ↑U. Bilbao
↓ A. Bautista ↑Kenedy 74'
↓ L. Quinones ↑S. Rondon 74'
77' ↓ D. Abreu ↑J. Martinez
77' ↓ K. Castaneda ↑F. Boya
S. Rodriguez 79'
82' J. Martinez
84' R. Inzunza
84' R. Inzunza
87' I. Tona
E. Valencia 87'
↓ Eduardo Bauermann ↑J. Berlanga 88'
E. Valencia 90'+1
E. Valencia 90'+1
V. Guzman 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club Tijuana
Goalkeepers
Antonio Rodriguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
95
Minutes
Defenders
Rafael Fernández 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
6
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Jackson Porozo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Gómez 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
87
Passes
3
Duels
Pablo Nicolás Ortíz 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Iván Tona
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
68
Passes
7
Duels
Ramiro Árciga 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Kevin Castañeda
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
José Rivero 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Gilberto Mora 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
6.6
Rating
Forwards
Diego Abreu
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8
Rating
BENCH
Jorge Hernández
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Unai Bilbao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Vega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Domingo Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aldahir Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Zapata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frank Boya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adonis Preciado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mourad El Ghezouani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josef Martinez 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Pachuca
Goalkeepers
Carlos Moreno 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
7
Saves
8.3
Rating
Defenders
René López
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Eduardo Bauermann 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
28%
Pass Acc
6
Rating
Cristobal Alfaro
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Brian García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Sergio Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Rivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Luis Quinones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Alan Bautista 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alexei Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Enner Valencia
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Jose Eulogio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Carlos Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Barreto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Guzmán 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
5.9
Rating
Pedro Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenedy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gael Álvarez
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Oussama Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salomón Rondón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2025 | Pachuca | 0 - 2 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Miguel Hidalgo |
| 03/17/2025 | Pachuca | 4 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 10/05/2024 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 1 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 02/04/2024 | Pachuca | 3 - 2 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 11/11/2023 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 3 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 02/27/2023 | Club Tijuana | 2 - 0 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 09/12/2022 | Pachuca | 6 - 1 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 04/12/2022 | Pachuca | 0 - 0 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 11/07/2021 | Club Tijuana | 3 - 2 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Caliente |
| 07/03/2021 | Club Tijuana | 3 - 3 | Pachuca | Friendlies Clubs | Estadio Caliente |
08/17/2025
03/17/2025
10/05/2024
02/04/2024
11/11/2023
02/27/2023
09/12/2022
04/12/2022
11/07/2021
07/03/2021
Club Tijuana Win
CF Pachuca Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Masterclass Amidst Caliente Chaos
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. The hosts defied the league standings to batter third-placed Pachuca in a match defined by relentless attacking and late-game fireworks.
Early Warnings and a Frantic Flurry
The home side set an off-the-charts Intensity right from the referee's first whistle at Estadio Caliente. Club Tijuana aggressively controlled possession, pushing a title-chasing Pachuca squad deep into their own defensive third. The heavy pressure finally boiled over during a wildly unpredictable four-minute spell in the first half. After a VAR review wiped out an early home goal, G. Mora stepped up for a crucial penalty kick. Pachuca’s goalkeeper Carlos Moreno produced a brilliant diving save, but Mora immediately pounced on the loose ball to finally break the deadlock. Before the visitors could even reset their defensive shape, D. Abreu doubled the advantage in the 37th minute, effectively tearing up the pre-match tactical script.
Moreno Stands Alone Amidst the Barrage
A high Upset Factor rapidly became the defining narrative of the evening. Despite sitting down in tenth place before kickoff, the hosts played like genuine title contenders. They racked up a staggering 15 total shots to Pachuca's meager six, forcing Moreno into a spectacular one-man resistance. The beleaguered shot-stopper pulled off seven crucial saves, single-handedly keeping the scoreline somewhat respectable for a squad usually accustomed to dictating the tempo. Iván Tona pulled the strings in midfield for the home side, delivering an outstanding central performance that completely choked the life out of Pachuca's dangerous transition game. The overall Balance of power shifted entirely to the border team, leaving the favorites chasing shadows across the pitch.
Red Cards and Stoppage Time Chaos
The final ten minutes of regulation descended into absolute, gripping madness. Substitute J. Martinez entered the fray and instantly converted an 82nd-minute penalty to put the result entirely beyond doubt. But the high Stakes of the fading minutes brought out flared tempers on both sides. Tijuana's R. Inzunza saw a straight red card in the 84th minute, cracking the defensive door slightly ajar. V. Guzman managed to snatch a late stoppage-time consolation goal for the frustrated visitors. Seconds later, Pachuca’s E. Valencia also saw red, capping off a remarkably bruising encounter. This vital three-point haul bolsters the home side's mid-table standing, while the heavy defeat serves as a severe blow to the visitors' championship chase.
Key Questions
How did the red card for R. Inzunza impact the match?
Inzunza's 84th-minute dismissal forced Tijuana to defend with ten men, eventually allowing Pachuca to find a late stoppage-time consolation goal through V. Guzman.
Was the penalty miss by Carlos Moreno the turning point?
Carlos Moreno actually saved a penalty as goalkeeper. The real turning point was G. Mora scoring immediately after that save to spark the home side's surge.
How did substitute Carlos Moreno change the game?
Carlos Moreno started in goal and made seven saves. The true game-changing substitute was J. Martinez, who came on to score an 82nd-minute penalty.
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.
Top Four Ambitions Face the Border Test
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. Direct playoff qualification is on the line for the visitors, while the hosts are fighting tooth and nail to secure their spot in the post-season mix.
The Setup
On April 23, 2026, the Estadio Caliente provides the backdrop for a compelling Liga MX clash. Pachuca arrive in stellar Form, riding a five-match unbeaten wave that has anchored them in fourth place with 28 points. Conversely, Club Tijuana are navigating choppy waters. Despite sitting eighth, their home record is a glaring vulnerability—managing just one win in their last seven attempts on familiar turf. However, our metrics point to exceptional Balance in this matchup, ensuring the visitors won't have it all their own way. While the nine-point gap tempers the overall Stakes, the pressure to secure a top-four finish makes this a crucial away day for Pachuca. Home goalkeeper Antonio Rodríguez, who has tallied 15 saves recently, will be vital to keeping Tijuana's hopes alive.
Key Battle
The midfield will dictate the terms of engagement. Kevin Castañeda acts as the creative fulcrum for Tijuana and needs to break the lines efficiently. He goes up against Víctor Guzmán, the heartbeat of Pachuca's operation. High Stars ratings for both sides promise individual brilliance, but the duel between these two playmakers will ultimately decide who commands the tempo.
Our Prediction
Pachuca are rightly favored, but the tight probability margins suggest a grind rather than a blowout. Tijuana will be resolute, but their chronic inability to close out matches at home is their undoing. Expect Pachuca to snatch a tight 2-1 victory, further solidifying their top-four status.