Liga MX Clausura - 1

Guadalajara Chivas 2 - 0 FT CF Pachuca

Estadio Akron

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Futmetrix Verdict
21
FT
Sat, Jan 10
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Guadalajara Chivas
2-0
CF Pachuca
⚡ Intensity 17
⚖️ Balance 13
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
League leaders cruise to comfortable victory

Chivas Cement Top Spot with Assured Victory at Estadio Akron

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. 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.

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Match Statistics

Possession
58%
42%
Guadalajara Chivas 58%
CF Pachuca 42%
Shots
18
10
Guadalajara Chivas 18
CF Pachuca 10
Shots on Target
6
2
Guadalajara Chivas 6
CF Pachuca 2
Passes
533
402
Guadalajara Chivas 533
CF Pachuca 402
Pass Accuracy
85%
80%
Guadalajara Chivas 85%
CF Pachuca 80%
Corners
5
2
Guadalajara Chivas 5
CF Pachuca 2
Fouls
10
15
Guadalajara Chivas 10
CF Pachuca 15
Yellow Cards
0
2
Guadalajara Chivas 0
CF Pachuca 2
Red Cards
0
0
Guadalajara Chivas 0
CF Pachuca 0

Match Events

17' A. Gonzalez
45' D. Aguirre (E. Alvarez)
HT
P. Pedraza S. Rondon 🔄 46'
Ari Contreras 🟨 55'
62' 🔄 R. Ledezma M. Gomez
62' 🔄 A. Gonzalez A. Sepulveda
L. Quinones C. Rivera 🔄 67'
A. Contreras C. Hernandez 🔄 67'
68' 🔄 R. Alvarado S. Sandoval
Kenedy O. Idrissi 🔄 78'
86' 🔄 B. Gutierrez H. Camberos
86' 🔄 E. Alvarez Y. Padilla
A. Dominguez J. Cadiz 🔄 88'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Guadalajara Chivas

Goalkeepers
R. Rangel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
D. Aguirre
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
L. Romo
MAGNET
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
76
Passes
5
Duels
J. Castillo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
R. Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
O. Govea
MAGNET
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
72
Passes
4
Duels
B. Gutierrez
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
E. Alvarez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Forwards
R. Ledezma
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
B. Gonzalez
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Gonzalez
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
O. Whalley
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Tapias
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Chavez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Inda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Camberos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Marin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sepulveda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Padilla
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sandoval
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Pachuca

Goalkeepers
C. Moreno
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Defenders
A. Dominguez
NPC
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
J. Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. D. Barreto
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Eduardo Bauermann
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Contreras
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Midfielders
E. Montiel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
A. Bautista
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
L. Quinones
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Kenedy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
BENCH
J. Eulogio
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Mozo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Alfaro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Rivera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Rondon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cadiz
LATE SHIFT
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
11/03/2025 Pachuca 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
02/23/2025 Guadalajara Chivas 2 - 1 Pachuca Liga MX Estadio AKRON
10/19/2024 Pachuca 0 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
04/13/2024 Pachuca 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
09/24/2023 Guadalajara Chivas 0 - 0 Pachuca Liga MX Estadio AKRON
02/12/2023 Pachuca 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
11/03/2025
Liga MX Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
02/23/2025
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
10/19/2024
Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
04/13/2024
Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
09/24/2023
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
02/12/2023
Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
Guadalajara Chivas Win
CF Pachuca Win
Draw

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