Monterrey 2-1 CF Pachuca: result and AI prediction
Monterrey – CF Pachuca, Liga MX, Monday, October 19, 2026 at 02:00 AM (GMT). Venue: Estadio BBVA
Monterrey is #12 in the table (14 pts) and CF Pachuca #14 (13 pts). CF Pachuca has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Monterrey 2, draws 0, CF Pachuca 4. Their last meeting, on April 19, 2026, ended Monterrey 1-3 CF Pachuca.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Monterrey return to Estadio BBVA needing a statement result in a tight Liguilla race, with Almeyda publicly demanding a strong finish. Pachuca arrive in the better immediate run of league form and carry a clear psychological edge from this fixture’s recent history. The home side’s attacking depth is improving with Orellano nearing a return, but Djurdjević’s continued absence narrows the options through the middle. This is likely to hinge on whether Monterrey’s possession structure can prevent Pachuca from turning recoveries into fast attacks toward Rondón and Idrissi.
Head-to-head analysis
Pachuca have won each of the last four meetings with Monterrey, making this a notably unfavourable recent matchup for Rayados. The broader recent series has also been volatile, with both sides capable of producing open games.
Form (last 5)
Monterrey vs CF Pachuca stats
| Monterrey | CF Pachuca | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 10 | 11 |
| Goals scored | 17 | 18 |
| Goals conceded | 15 | 14 |
| Clean sheets | 3 | 3 |
Last meetings
- 2026-04-19Monterrey 1-3 CF Pachuca
- 2025-07-13CF Pachuca 3-0 Monterrey
- 2025-04-28Monterrey 1-2 CF Pachuca
- 2025-01-26Monterrey 2-3 CF Pachuca
- 2024-07-08CF Pachuca 0-1 Monterrey
- 2024-02-11Monterrey 3-2 CF Pachuca

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