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CF Pachuca vs Guadalajara Chivas preview: next match kick-off and venue

The next CF Pachuca match in the Liga MX Apertura 2026 sees them host Guadalajara Chivas at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo in Pachuca de Soto. This CF Pachuca vs Guadalajara Chivas preview covers kick-off time, venue, standings, form, head to head and a data-led CF Pachuca vs Guadalajara Chivas prediction.

The game is scheduled for 29 August 2026, with kick-off at 23:00 UTC, and will be played in the Apertura - 6 round. For fans wondering when CF Pachuca play next, this home fixture offers a chance to respond to a difficult start, while Chivas arrive in strong early-season form and currently sit in a position associated with the Liga MX Apertura play-offs.

Match details: date, kick-off & venue

  • Competition: Liga MX, Apertura - 6
  • Date / Kick-off: 2026-08-29T23:00:00Z
  • Venue: Estadio Miguel Hidalgo, Pachuca de Soto
  • Status: Not Started (Fixture has not started yet)

Standings & form

CF Pachuca come into this Apertura round in 14th place in Liga MX: Apertura. They have taken 4 points from their opening 5 matches with a record of 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Pachuca have scored 7 goals and conceded 7, for a goal difference of 0, and their recent form string reads DLLLW, indicating one win in their last five. At home, Pachuca have struggled so far: in 2 home matches they have 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, scoring 3 and conceding 5.

Guadalajara Chivas arrive in much better early-season shape. They are currently 4th in Liga MX: Apertura with 10 points from 5 games, thanks to 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. Chivas have scored 8 goals and conceded 5, giving them a goal difference of +3. Their form line is WWDWL, showing three wins in the last five league outings. Away from home, Chivas have been solid: in 2 away fixtures they are unbeaten with 1 win, 1 draw and 0 defeats, scoring 2 and conceding just 1.

Season statistics underline some key trends. CF Pachuca have managed 1 clean sheet in 5 league games and have failed to score once. They have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in all 5 matches and converted 1 penalty from 1 taken. Discipline-wise, Pachuca have received yellow cards across all late-game ranges and have been shown red cards in the 31-45 and 61-75 minute ranges. Guadalajara Chivas have kept 2 clean sheets and failed to score only once. They have mainly lined up in a 3-1-4-2 across 4 matches and are perfect from the spot with 2 penalties scored from 2. Chivas have also had one red card shown in the 46-60 minute period.

Head-to-head

  • 2026-01-10: Guadalajara Chivas 2–0 CF Pachuca (Liga MX)
  • 2025-11-03: CF Pachuca 0–1 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2025-02-23: Guadalajara Chivas 2–1 CF Pachuca (Liga MX)
  • 2024-10-19: CF Pachuca 0–2 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2024-04-13: CF Pachuca 0–1 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2023-09-24: Guadalajara Chivas 0–0 CF Pachuca (Liga MX)
  • 2023-02-12: CF Pachuca 1–1 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2022-07-31: Guadalajara Chivas 0–0 CF Pachuca (Liga MX)
  • 2022-01-16: CF Pachuca 2–1 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX)
  • 2021-09-19: Guadalajara Chivas 1–0 CF Pachuca (Liga MX)

The head-to-head record in recent seasons has tilted towards Guadalajara Chivas, particularly in the most recent meetings. Chivas have won each of the last four clashes listed where a winner was produced, including a 2–0 home victory in January 2026 and consecutive away wins in Pachuca by 1–0 and 2–0. CF Pachuca’s only win in this sequence came in January 2022 with a 2–1 home success, while three of the older fixtures ended in draws (0–0, 1–1, 0–0). Overall, the data shows Chivas have been more effective both home and away in this fixture in recent years.

Key players to watch

  • S. Rondón (CF Pachuca) — 5 goals so far in the 2026 Liga MX season, including 1 from the penalty spot, making him Pachuca’s standout attacking threat.
  • R. Alvarado (Guadalajara Chivas) — 2 league goals and consistently strong performances, with high passing accuracy and significant involvement in Chivas’ build-up play.
  • O. Idrissi (CF Pachuca) — 2 assists in 5 appearances, providing creativity from midfield and a key supply line for Pachuca’s attack.

Prediction

The data-driven CF Pachuca vs Guadalajara Chivas prediction leans towards the visitors avoiding defeat. The prediction model gives Guadalajara Chivas and the draw equal estimated chances at the top end, with outcome percentages of 10% home win, 45% draw and 45% away win. The advised bet is a “Double chance: draw or Guadalajara Chivas”, reflecting Chivas’ stronger league position, better recent form and favourable head-to-head record, alongside Pachuca’s early struggles at home.

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