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CF Pachuca vs Guadalajara Chivas preview: next match date, kick-off & prediction

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 looks ahead to their clash on 29 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00 UTC, as part of the Apertura - 6 round.

When fans ask when CF Pachuca play next, the answer is a high-stakes home test against a Chivas side sitting higher in the standings and in strong form. Pachuca are trying to climb from the lower half of the table, while Chivas aim to consolidate a position that currently points towards the Liga MX (Apertura - Play Offs: Quarter-finals) places. With contrasting form lines and a one-sided recent head-to-head, this CF Pachuca vs Guadalajara Chivas preview sets up a key early-season encounter.

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 fixture ranked 14th in the Liga MX: Apertura table with 4 points from 5 matches. Their overall record stands at 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats, with 7 goals scored and 7 conceded, giving a goal difference of 0. Recent league form is mixed to negative, reading DLLLW, and home results have been a concern: at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo they have played 2, losing both, scoring 3 and conceding 5. Away from home they have been more competitive, with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss from 3 outings (4 goals for, 2 against).

Guadalajara Chivas travel in much stronger shape, sitting 4th in the same Liga MX: Apertura standings. They have collected 10 points from their opening 5 games, with a record of 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. Chivas have scored 8 goals and conceded 5, for a goal difference of +3. Their form line reads WWDWL, underlining a generally positive start. On their travels, Chivas remain unbeaten so far this season with 1 win and 1 draw from 2 away matches (2 goals scored, 1 conceded), complementing a solid home return of 2 wins and 1 loss.

From the season statistics, CF Pachuca have managed 1 clean sheet in 5 league fixtures and have failed to score only once. They have also converted 1 penalty from 1 this campaign. Discipline-wise, their yellow cards are spread across the match, with the highest share late on between minutes 76–90, and they have received red cards in the 31–45 and 61–75 minute ranges. Chivas, meanwhile, have recorded 2 clean sheets in 5 games and have failed to score just once. From the spot they are a perfect 2 penalties scored from 2. Their most-used setup so far has been a 3-1-4-2 formation.

Head-to-head

  • 2026-01-10: Guadalajara Chivas 2–0 CF Pachuca (Liga MX, Clausura - 1)
  • 2025-11-03: CF Pachuca 0–1 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX, Apertura - 16)
  • 2025-02-23: Guadalajara Chivas 2–1 CF Pachuca (Liga MX, Clausura - 8)
  • 2024-10-19: CF Pachuca 0–2 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX, Apertura - 12)
  • 2024-04-13: CF Pachuca 0–1 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX, Clausura - 15)
  • 2023-09-24: Guadalajara Chivas 0–0 CF Pachuca (Liga MX, 2023)
  • 2023-02-12: CF Pachuca 1–1 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX, 2022)
  • 2022-07-31: Guadalajara Chivas 0–0 CF Pachuca (Liga MX, 2022)
  • 2022-01-16: CF Pachuca 2–1 Guadalajara Chivas (Liga MX, 2021)
  • 2021-09-19: Guadalajara Chivas 1–0 CF Pachuca (Liga MX, 2021)

The head-to-head record provided shows a recent edge for Guadalajara Chivas, especially in the most current clashes. Chivas have won each of the five most recent Liga MX meetings listed, including a 2–0 home victory in January 2026 and successive away wins in Pachuca (1–0, 2–0 and 1–0). Earlier encounters in 2023 and 2022 were tighter, with three draws (0–0, 1–1, 0–0) and a single home win for Pachuca in January 2022 (2–1). Overall, the data points to Chivas having dominated the more recent fixtures, particularly by keeping Pachuca scoreless in several of those games.

Key players to watch

  • S. Rondón (CF Pachuca) — 5 goals so far in the 2026 Liga MX season, including 1 scored from the penalty spot, making him a central figure in Pachuca’s attack.
  • R. Alvarado (Guadalajara Chivas) — 2 goals in 5 appearances, with strong all-round contributions reflected in his involvement in build-up play and chance creation.
  • O. Idrissi (CF Pachuca) — 2 assists in 5 league matches, providing creative supply from midfield and ranking among the leading assist-makers.

Prediction

The CF Pachuca vs Guadalajara Chivas prediction data leans towards the visitors avoiding defeat. The model’s percentages give 10% for a home win, 45% for a draw and 45% for an away victory. The advised tip is a “Double chance: draw or Guadalajara Chivas”, reflecting Chivas’ stronger league position, better recent form and favourable head-to-head trend, while still acknowledging the possibility that Pachuca can take something at home.

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