Chivas vs. Pachuca Preview and Betting Odds

This weekend, we have a big showdown in Guadalajara for Matchday 8 of the Clausura MX as a struggling Chivas hosts a Pachuca side fighting at the top.

Guadalajara is coming off a 2-1 loss to Toluca last weekend and has had a rough start to the tournament.

Meanwhile, Pachuca got back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Pumas, climbing to fourth place in the standings.

Chivas vs. Pachuca Betting Odds and Info

Por que apostar no Chivas?

Guadalajara is going through a tough period—not just in results, but as a team. They currently sit in 11th place with eight points after two wins, two draws, and three losses, leaving them outside the play-in zone.

In their last match, they lost 2-1 to Toluca following a mistake by Gilberto Sepúlveda on the first goal and an own goal by Hugo Camberos—scored with his hand—in stoppage time. Ironically, Camberos had earlier scored Chivas’ only goal.

Now, the “Rebaño Sagrado” returns home, where they remain unbeaten, having defeated Santos (1-0) and Tijuana (2-1) while drawing with Tigres (1-1) and Querétaro (1-1).

The only positive news is that coach Óscar García is back after serving a three-match suspension following his red card against León. However, the Spanish manager is unpopular among fans, who are calling for his dismissal despite his two-year contract.

Beyond their struggles in the domestic league, Chivas has also faced criticism for their Concachampions Cup performance against Cibao from the Dominican Republic. Despite advancing with a 4-1 aggregate score, they drew 1-1 in the first leg, thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Luis Gabriel Rey in the 90+10th minute.

Por que apostar no Pachuca?

Pachuca has been one of the surprises of this tournament. After a disappointing Apertura 2024, they are now in fourth place in the Clausura 2025 of Liga MX with 13 points, having recorded four wins, one draw, and two losses. Remarkably, all of their matches have been decided by a one-goal margin.

Following two consecutive defeats, they bounced back last weekend with a 2-1 victory over Pumas, thanks to a brace from John Kennedy. The Brazilian capitalized on a long goal kick from Carlos Moreno and a disastrous mistake by goalkeeper Pablo Lara, who came out nearly to midfield, allowing Kennedy to dribble past him and score into an empty net.

His second goal was the result of a brilliant team play, once again outmaneuvering Lara to make it 2-0. Pumas managed to pull one back with a stunning long-range strike from Ignacio Pusseto in stoppage time.

John Kennedy, who arrived this year as one of the biggest stars in Mexican football after winning the Copa Libertadores with Fluminense—scoring the title-winning goal—is now Pachuca’s top scorer with four goals and one assist. The “Tuzos” fans are thrilled with his performances and hopeful that he can form a deadly partnership with Salomón Rondón, who assisted him on the second goal.

On the road, Pachuca won their first two away matches against Monterrey (3-2) and Querétaro (1-0) before falling to Cruz Azul (2-1), a match in which they lost Eduardo Bauermann to a red card. The defender will be available again this Saturday.

Análise Final das Apostas: Chivas x Pachuca

It will be an interesting match, as tensions are running high in Guadalajara. However, Pachuca is playing well, and John Kennedy seems to have awakened, positioning himself as a potential star in the league. The “Tuzos” are expected to take the victory 2-1.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Chivas, with a Moneyline of 2.22, while Pachuca stands at 3.05, and a draw is at 3.48.

The last time these two teams faced off was on October 19, 2024, when Chivas won 0-2 away, with goals from Roberto Alvarado and Gilberto Sepúlveda. Chivas has won the last two encounters, while the previous three ended in draws. Pachuca hasn’t beaten Chivas since January 16, 2022 (2-1) and hasn’t won in Guadalajara since September 24, 2019 (2-4).

Go for a straight win for Pachuca in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 3.05, you will gain $205 for a total payout of $305.

Chivas vs. Pachuca Betting Pick: Pachuca