Liga MX Gameweek 12, Apertura
Necaxa 0 - 1 FT CF Pachuca
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
31' Diber Cambindo
L. Quinones (A. Aceves) 34'
HT
55' José Rodríguez
↓ A. Aceves ↑C. Sanchez 60'
↓ Kenedy ↑G. Togni 64'
↓ O. Idrissi ↑I. Luna 64'
67' ↓ D. Cambindo ↑R. Monreal
72' Franco Rossano
Pedro Pedraza 72'
77' ↓ J. Rojas ↑P. Perez
↓ E. Valencia ↑I. Hernandez 79'
↓ P. Pedraza ↑V. Guzman 80'
Carlos Moreno 83'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
Ezequiel Unsain 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Emilio Lara 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Tomás Jacob 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Calderón
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Kevin Rosero 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
José Iván Rodríguez 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
8
Duels Won
73%
Win %
Agustín Palavecino
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
63%
Pass Acc
Franco Rossano 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Johan Rojas
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Diber Cambindo
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tomás Badaloni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Roman Estrada 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emilio Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Oliveros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego de Buen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pável Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rogelio Cortéz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raúl Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Monreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
CF Pachuca
Goalkeepers
Carlos Moreno
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Brian García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Bauermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Barreto 
GHOST
12
Actions
12
Actions
90
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Alonso Aceves 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Alán Bautista
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Pedro Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Kenedy
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Luis Quiñones
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Oussama Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
Enner Valencia
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
José Eulogio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jorge Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Guzmán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Israel Luna
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
William Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Illian Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gastón Togni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhonder Cádiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Achinulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | CF Pachuca | 2 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Miguel Hidalgo |
| 10/04/2025 | Necaxa | 0 - 1 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 04/12/2025 | Necaxa | 3 - 5 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 11/03/2024 | CF Pachuca | 6 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 05/06/2024 | CF Pachuca | 2 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 02/24/2024 | Necaxa | 1 - 1 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 09/30/2023 | CF Pachuca | 1 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 01/30/2023 | CF Pachuca | 2 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 07/28/2022 | Necaxa | 2 - 0 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes |
| 02/05/2022 | Necaxa | 1 - 3 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes |
03/04/2026
10/04/2025
04/12/2025
11/03/2024
05/06/2024
02/24/2024
09/30/2023
01/30/2023
07/28/2022
02/05/2022
Necaxa Win
CF Pachuca Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +20
P: 16 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: +14
P: 16 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +14
P: 15 GD: +10
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 12 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Necaxa
CF Pachuca
Necaxa
CF Pachuca
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Ruthless Efficiency Seals Away Victory
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. A solitary strike proved the ultimate difference in a match where territorial dominance completely failed to translate into a cutting edge.
The Opening Exchange
Necaxa stepped onto the Estadio Victoria turf clearly intending to dictate the tempo from the very outset. They controlled possession, holding 57% of the ball as they diligently wove passing sequences through the middle of the park to establish a comfortable rhythm. José Rodríguez served as the primary orchestrator, dropping deep into pockets of space to pull the strings. His relentless work rate and two key passes ultimately earned him a well-deserved Man of the Match recognition. However, despite the home side's clear territorial advantage, the underlying Intensity metrics hint at a profoundly disjointed attacking display. The hosts peppered the final third, eagerly attempting 15 total shots, yet they only managed to genuinely test the opposition goalkeeper four times. It was a textbook scenario of blunted ambition, where heavy touches constantly undermined promising build-up play.
The Decisive Breakthrough
The crucial turning point arrived completely against the general run of play, instantly flipping the Balance of the contest on its head. Just as the hosts looked likely to capitalize on their mounting pressure, Pachuca engineered a swift counter-punch in the 34th minute. A. Aceves spotted a momentary lapse in the defensive line and delivered a perfectly weighted assist into the danger zone. L. Quinones anticipated the delivery brilliantly, expertly slotting the ball home to break the deadlock. It was an absolute masterclass in ruthless, clinical finishing—remarkably, this proved to be the visitors' sole shot on target for the entire match. While an astonishing 30 combined shots flew toward the stands throughout the evening, this single moment of genuine precision effectively separated the two sides and altered the tactical landscape.
Defensive Resilience
Desperately chasing the game, the home side dramatically ramped up their late set-piece pressure. They forced eight corners in a frantic bid for an equalizer, throwing bodies forward at every opportunity. Yet, Carlos Moreno stood absolute as a brick wall between the posts. The visiting shot-stopper was relatively untested early on but ultimately recorded four vital saves to passionately protect the slender advantage, cementing a crucial clean sheet under heavy late fire. The Stakes were notably high for the visitors heading into this fixture, and this gritty 0-1 away victory successfully cements their strong fifth-place standing, keeping them firmly anchored inside the coveted playoff zone. Conversely, it marks a highly frustrating evening for the hosts, leaving them languishing in mid-table and bitterly ruing their distinct lack of killer instinct.
Key Questions
Who scored the only goal in the match?
L. Quinones scored the decisive goal in the 34th minute, assisted by A. Aceves, to secure the away win for Pachuca.
Who was named Man of the Match?
Necaxa's José Rodríguez earned Man of the Match honors for his standout midfield performance, despite his team's narrow 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.
Pachuca Look to Exploit Necaxa's Slump
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A modest Stakes rating reflects the gap in the table, but Necaxa's desperation makes this a dangerous fixture for the visiting favorites.
The Setup
The Apertura campaign heads to Estadio Victoria, where Necaxa desperately need to reverse a sharp decline. Sitting 11th with a dismal Form rating after three recent defeats, the hosts are struggling to stay relevant. Pachuca, meanwhile, occupy fifth place and look highly organized. The glaring gap in quality results in a low Balance score, painting the visitors as heavy favorites. Boasting a clear advantage in Stars, Pachuca rely on the creative spark of O. Idrissi and the direct threat of G. Togni. The home side will hope D. Cambindo and J. Carranza can somehow ignite a stagnant attack.
Key Battle
The defining clash will be tactical rather than individual. Necaxa's fragile defensive unit, which has already leaked sixteen goals this term, faces a daunting test against a Pachuca midfield engineered to dictate tempo and dissect low blocks.
Our Prediction
We expect a 2-0 victory for Pachuca. The visitors will control possession from the first whistle, forcing Necaxa to chase shadows before eventually breaking down their stubborn but flawed resistance.