Juarez (Home)
- Juarez have won four of their six home matches in Liga MX this season (Drawn 1, Lost 1).
- Varini’s team are a little more difficult to pigeonhole because he can change their shape and style to suit the opponent, but they don’t have the clear-cut identity that Pachuca possess, which is a key factor for our FC Juarez vs Pachuca CF prediction.
Pachuca (Away)
- Pachuca have won their last two Liga MX games, including an impressive 1-0 away victory over Necaxa, while Juarez have also been in good form, claiming their previous two wins over Club Universidad Nacional (3-1) and Leon (2-0).
- Lozano has installed a pressing game and very wing-heavy attack to give Pachuca a clear identity as a team that plays at a high tempo and always looks to play forward. Considering these tactical details is crucial for the best FC Juarez vs Pachuca CF betting tips.
Head-to-Head
Pachuca have won three of the last five head-to-head meetings (Juarez won once, drawn once).
Key Players
- Oscar Estupinan is Juarez’s main man in the goal-scoring department with 6 in his 9 Liga MX appearances, although he has scored 4 of his club’s last 9 goals so will be a big threat to Pachuca’s defence.
- Pachuca have a number of players who can contribute to the goals tally, with Alan Bautista (2 goals in 11 Liga MX matches) their leading scorer so far.
Betting Insights
- Pachuca are just about the rightful favorites for this matchup at 2.5, although the home team are available at an appealing 2.78 and the tie at 3.2.
- Both Teams To Score is at 1.73 because of the history of both clubs scoring in this fixture in recent seasons and Juarez’s overall attacking form.
- This FC Juarez vs Pachuca CF betting tips guide takes into account that Juarez have scored 1.50 goals per home game this Liga MX season and conceded 0.83 goals on average.
Prediction
We’re going with the away team to nick this one 2-1 because Juarez have failed to win their past two home meetings with Pachuca, the most recent of which ended 2-2.
