Atlas vs CF Pachuca: prediction and stats
Liga MXApertura - 16Kick-off on November 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM (UTC)Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara
The Footlab model makes CF Pachuca the favourite at 38%, against 29% for a draw and 33% for Atlas. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Atlas vs CF Pachuca?
A very open match: only 66 Elo points separate Atlas (1,869) and CF Pachuca (1,936).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Atlas have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; CF Pachuca have 6, 1 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Cruz Azul(away) | 2-0 | Liga MX |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Tigres UANL(home) | 2-1 | Liga MX |
| Aug 12, 2026 | FC Cincinnati(away) | 2-1 | Leagues Cup |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Charlotte(away) | 0-2 | Leagues Cup |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Columbus Crew(away) | 1-3 | Leagues Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Atletico San Luis(away) | 1-1 | Liga MX |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Puebla(home) | 2-3 | Liga MX |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Charlotte(away) | 1-0 | Leagues Cup |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Columbus Crew(away) | 1-2 | Leagues Cup |
| Aug 4, 2026 | FC Cincinnati(away) | 1-3 | Leagues Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Atlas win(s), 1 draw(s), 4 CF Pachuca win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | CF Pachuca 3-1 Atlas | Liga MX |
| Aug 10, 2025 | Atlas 0-3 CF Pachuca | Liga MX |
| Feb 2, 2025 | CF Pachuca 0-0 Atlas | Liga MX |
| Sep 14, 2024 | Atlas 2-0 CF Pachuca | Liga MX |
| Feb 1, 2024 | CF Pachuca 4-3 Atlas | Liga MX |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Atlas 0-2 CF Pachuca | Liga MX |
How many goals should we expect?
Atlas score 1.0 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; CF Pachuca score 1.2 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 43% probability of over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas | 1.0 | 1.0 | 7 | 5/15 | 5/15 |
| CF Pachuca | 1.2 | 1.3 | 5 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Atlas sit 9th in Liga MX (6 points from 3 matches) and CF Pachuca sit 13th (3 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Atlas | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 12 |
| 9 | Atlas | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 13 | CF Pachuca | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 14 | CF Pachuca | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Atlas vs CF Pachuca?
- The Footlab model makes CF Pachuca the favourite at 38%, against 29% for a draw and 33% for Atlas.
- Where and when is Atlas vs CF Pachuca played?
- Atlas vs CF Pachuca is played on November 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM (UTC) at Estadio Jalisco, in the Liga MX.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 43% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.