Monterrey vs CF Pachuca - Liga MX

Monterrey prepare to host CF Pachuca at the home ground on October 19, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Liga MX season. Make it easier than ever to turn a regular fixture into something genuinely unforgettable.

A glance at the Liga MX table tells the story: Monterrey in 10th and CF Pachuca in 11th, with positions to defend and places to climb. Monterrey have held their own of late, DLWDL in their last five reflecting a steady win rate of 40%. The visitors have been a mixed bag on the road, DLDWW in their last five and a win rate of 27.27% reflecting their unpredictability. Where Monterrey have leaned on defensive discipline, CF Pachuca have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. The on-loan Southampton striker had scored on his debut for Auxerre in defeat last weekend but followed it up with the winning goal against Nice to earn his old boss Will Still his first points in the job.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Monterrey will look to impose their style on home soil, while CF Pachuca are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. He is marginally better with his progressive carries too, but that isn't his strength and seems more indicative of Iraola's style of play.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer S. Rondón, with 8 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. The midfielder suffered a serious knee injury while in action for Uruguay during the summer’s World Cup, and is likely to be out for at least the rest of this calendar year.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. On balance, Monterrey look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 3-2 home win would not come as a surprise. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Liga MX standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. The team currently most likely to win the 2026 WNBA Finals according to Opta.