Liga MX Gameweek 1, Clausura
Guadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 FT CF Pachuca
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⚖️ Balance
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🎲 Upset
0
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⚖️ Balance
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FT
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⚡ Intensity
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⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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🎲 Upset
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' A. Gonzalez
45' D. Aguirre (E. Alvarez)
HT
↓ P. Pedraza ↑S. Rondon 46'
Ari Contreras 55'
62' ↓ A. Gonzalez ↑A. Sepulveda
62' ↓ R. Ledezma ↑M. Gomez
↓ L. Quinones ↑C. Rivera 67'
↓ A. Contreras ↑C. Hernandez 67'
68' ↓ R. Alvarado ↑S. Sandoval
↓ Kenedy ↑O. Idrissi 78'
Alexei Domínguez 83'
86' ↓ E. Alvarez ↑Y. Padilla
86' ↓ B. Gutierrez ↑H. Camberos
↓ A. Dominguez ↑J. Cadiz 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Guadalajara Chivas
Goalkeepers
José Rangel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Daniel Aguirre 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Luis Romo 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
76
Passes
5
Duels
José Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Roberto Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Omar Govea
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
72
Passes
4
Duels
Brian Gutiérrez 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Efraín Álvarez 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Richard Ledezma
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Bryan González
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Armando González
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Óscar Whalley 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miguel Tapias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Chávez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Inda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Camberos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Marín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Sepúlveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yael Padilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sandoval
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
CF Pachuca
Goalkeepers
Carlos Moreno
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Alexei Domínguez 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Jorge Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Barreto 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Eduardo Bauermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ari Contreras
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Midfielders
Elías Montiel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Alán Bautista 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Luis Quiñones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Kenedy
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
BENCH
José 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
Alan Mozo
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
Christian Rivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oussama Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salomón Rondón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhonder Cádiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Hernandez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
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
Guadalajara Chivas Win
CF Pachuca Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Guadalajara Chivas
CF Pachuca
Guadalajara Chivas
CF Pachuca
Chivas Cement Top Spot with Assured Victory at Estadio Akron
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. A clinical first-half display was enough for the league leaders to brush aside their playoff-chasing rivals in a highly comfortable home win.
Early Intent and Domination
The atmosphere at Estadio Akron was electric as the top-tier clash got underway. Guadalajara Chivas immediately demonstrated why they sit firmly at the summit of the league table. Playing with undeniable confidence, the hosts established controlled possession early on, hoarding 58% of the ball and dictating the tempo across the pitch. Their Intensity in the opening exchanges left the visiting side scrambling to close down passing lanes. It didn't take long for the relentless pressure to yield a tangible reward. In the 17th minute, A. Gonzalez found a pocket of space and delivered a clinical finish to open the scoring. This early breakthrough fractured Pachuca's defensive game plan, forcing them to abandon their cautious setup and step out of their rigid shape to chase the game.
The Decisive Sucker Punch
Trailing by a single goal, the visitors pushed higher up the pitch in a desperate bid to restore some Balance to the proceedings. They managed to carve out a few opportunities, ultimately registering 10 shots throughout the contest, but their lack of a killer instinct was glaring, with only two efforts testing the goalkeeper. Just as it appeared they might escape into the dressing room trailing by a narrow margin, a moment of brilliance dismantled their hopes. In the 45th minute, E. Alvarez engineered a phenomenal passage of play, threading a perfect assist to D. Aguirre. The finishing touch was emphatic. This second goal arrived at the worst possible time for the away side, serving as a devastating psychological blow right before the half-time whistle blew.
Professional Game Management
The second half transformed into a masterclass in game management by the league leaders. Recognizing the high Stakes of maintaining their cushion at the top, the hosts utilized their 533 total passes to suffocate any potential comeback. While the match featured a notably high shot volume—28 attempts combined—the final execution was lacking in the latter stages. The visitors avoided a heavier defeat largely thanks to the heroics of Carlos Moreno. The resilient goalkeeper produced four magnificent saves, constantly denying the home attackers a third goal. When the final whistle echoed through the stadium, the 2-0 victory confirmed Chivas' absolute superiority. They march on with 30 points, leaving their fifth-placed opponents eight points adrift and with plenty of questions to answer ahead of their next fixture.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for the home side?
A. Gonzalez opened the scoring in the 17th minute, and D. Aguirre doubled the advantage just before the half-time whistle.
Who was the standout performer for the visitors?
The visiting goalkeeper, Carlos Moreno, delivered a resilient performance, making 4 crucial saves to keep the scoreline respectable and prevent a heavier defeat.
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.
Chivas Seek to Solidify Title Push Against Tricky Pachuca
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. While the baseline metrics point to a low-intensity affair, the offensive firepower on display makes this top-of-the-table clash too good to ignore.
The Setup
Guadalajara Chivas sit proudly at the summit of Liga MX with 30 points, boasting a formidable Form rating backed by four wins in their last five outings. Welcoming Pachuca to the Estadio Akron on January 10, 2026, the hosts know any slip-up could alter their championship trajectory. The visitors arrive in fifth place with 22 points, desperate to close the gap. Despite a modest Stakes metric typical of early Clausura positioning, the Stars rating is off the charts. Chivas have netted 25 goals this term by leaning on a potent attack, but Pachuca's stubborn defensive record—yielding just 10 goals—will rigorously test the home side's tactical Balance.
Key Battle
Armando González against Enner Valencia. González has been a revelation, acting as a relentless goal machine leading the line for the league leaders. He faces a proxy shootout against Pachuca's veteran talisman, Valencia, who brings ruthless efficiency and physical presence to the final third. The striker who better exploits transitional spaces will ultimately dictate the match's tempo.
Our Prediction
A tightly contested draw. Expect Chivas to dominate early possession and aggressively test the away backline, but Pachuca's counter-attacking speed, spearheaded by Kenedy, will catch the hosts off guard late in the game to snatch a vital point.