CF Pachuca vs Guadalajara Chivas preview: next match details

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, a key fixture in the Apertura - 6 round as both sides look to shape their early-season campaigns.

For fans wondering when CF Pachuca play next, the answer is a high-stakes home date against a Chivas side sitting higher in the standings and coming in with stronger recent 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) spots. With contrasting form lines and a one-sided recent head-to-head, this CF Pachuca vs Guadalajara Chivas preview sets up a fascinating encounter under the lights in Hidalgo.

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 fixture placed 14th in the Liga MX Apertura table with 4 points from 5 matches. Their overall record reads 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats, with 7 goals scored and 7 conceded, giving a goal difference of 0. The form string of DLLLW (oldest to newest) shows that they have only just snapped a poor run with a recent victory. At home, Pachuca have struggled badly so far: in 2 home games they have 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, scoring 3 and conceding 5.

Guadalajara Chivas arrive in much better shape in the standings. They sit 4th in the Liga MX Apertura with 10 points from their opening 5 matches. Chivas have posted 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 8 goals and conceding 5 for a goal difference of +3. Their form line of WWDWL (oldest to newest) underlines a strong start with only one recent setback. Away from home, Chivas have been solid: across 2 away fixtures they remain unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw, scoring 2 and conceding just 1.

Season statistics add more detail to the picture. Pachuca have used a 4-2-3-1 setup in all five league matches and have managed 1 clean sheet, but they have also failed to score once. Chivas, often lining up in a 3-1-4-2, have recorded 2 clean sheets and have only failed to score in one of their five games. Discipline could be worth monitoring: Pachuca’s card data shows yellow cards spread heavily in the final 15 minutes, while both sides have already seen red once this season.

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 recent head-to-head record tilts clearly towards Guadalajara Chivas. In the five most recent meetings listed, Chivas have beaten Pachuca on four occasions, including a 2–0 home win on 10 January 2026 and successive away victories in Pachuca by 1–0, 2–0 and 1–0. Pachuca’s last win in this fixture came on 16 January 2022 with a 2–1 home success, while there have been several tight draws, including three 0–0 or 1–1 results earlier in the list. Overall, the data points to a matchup that Chivas have controlled in recent seasons, especially in Hidalgo.

Key players to watch

• S. Rondón (CF Pachuca) — The forward has scored 5 goals in the 2026 Liga MX season, making him a central figure in Pachuca’s attack and a constant threat in and around the box.
• R. Alvarado (Guadalajara Chivas) — With 2 goals so far, Alvarado combines end product with creativity, as reflected in his strong passing numbers and influence in the final third.
• O. Idrissi (CF Pachuca) — The midfielder leads Pachuca in creativity with 2 assists, offering delivery from wide areas and set pieces that could be crucial against a well-organised Chivas defence.

Prediction

The CF Pachuca vs Guadalajara Chivas prediction model leans towards the visitors avoiding defeat. The forecast gives Guadalajara Chivas a 45% chance of victory, with a 45% probability of a draw and only 10% assigned to a Pachuca home win. The advice is a clear “Double chance: draw or Guadalajara Chivas”, reflecting Chivas’ stronger league position, better form and dominant recent head-to-head record. For bettors and fans alike, the data suggests Chivas are well-placed to take at least a point from Estadio Miguel Hidalgo.