Puebla travel to Estadio Miguel Hidalgo in the Liga MX on Tuesday 18 August (04:06 WAT) to face CF Pachuca. CF Pachuca are 8th with 22 points from 16 games (in the top half), while Puebla sit 13th on 19 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
CF Pachuca's last 5: WLLLL Most recently they beat Charlotte 1–0 away. They average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Puebla's last 5: LLLDL Most recently they lost to San Diego 2–3 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 4 of their last 5. They average 1.2 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 4 July 2026, finished CF Pachuca 3–1 Puebla. Across their last 2 meetings CF Pachuca have won 2, Puebla 0, with 0 draws and 3.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 2.0 for CF Pachuca and 0.6 for Puebla. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 52%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was CF Pachuca to win – a 69% chance at odds of 1.54, above our fair price of 1.45, so there is value in it. Predicted score: CF Pachuca 1–0 Puebla. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
CF Pachuca69%fair 1.45 · @1.54
Draw21%fair 4.80 · @4.20
Puebla10%fair 9.73 · @5.40
2.57Expected goals
1.96CF Pachuca xG
0.61Puebla xG
52%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
2–015%
3–010%
1–19%
2–19%
0–08%
From our goals model: CF Pachuca 2.0 – 0.6 Puebla expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is CF Pachuca to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.54.
Who will win CF Pachuca vs Puebla?
On our numbers CF Pachuca have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Puebla 10%.
How many goals will there be in CF Pachuca vs Puebla?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CF Pachuca vs Puebla?
Our predicted score is CF Pachuca 1–0 Puebla, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is CF Pachuca vs Puebla?
CF Pachuca vs Puebla (Liga MX) kicks off on Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 04:06 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
