- Monterrey are winless in their last five competitive games (3 draws, 2 defeats), their last league win a distant memory.
- Pachuca have won three and drawn two of their last five Clausura games, most recently thrashing Santos 4-2 at home.
- Rayados have conceded at least two goals in four of their last six games, while Pachuca have scored at least twice in four of their last six matches.
Two old rivals prepare for a critical Clausura 2026 showdown
Sunday’s Liga MX showdown at the Estadio BBVA is a critical game for both Rayados de Monterrey and Pachuca CF, who arrive with plenty to play for, as they have for much of their long shared history in Mexico’s top-flight. In the 61 competitive meetings between the clubs since 2004, the CF Rayados de Monterrey vs Pachuca CF prediction has often favored Monterrey, who have the edge 25-21 with 15 draws, but the visitors’ strong recent record against their old foes suggests they could have more of a chance this weekend.
Perched 13th with 15 points, Monterrey are in danger of a late-season collapse unless they can win Sunday’s game and hope others slip up. Pachuca, meanwhile, are third with 28 points after 14 rounds of play and look almost certain to be one of the Liguilla’s direct contenders in the Clausura 2026. The stage is set for an interesting tactical and stylistic clash between two familiar foes with plenty to prove, which could make for some fireworks in the midfield according to this CF Rayados de Monterrey vs Pachuca CF preview.
Nicolás Sánchez’s side, who took over in March 2026, have tried to combine flair with solidity, but injuries and inconsistency among the squad have made the task of getting a tune out of this Rayados team a daunting one. Lucas Ocampos has been their most reliable offensive outlet throughout the campaign, while Jesús ‘Tecatito’ Corona and Sergio Canales have been the creative hub of the team, sharing playmaking duties and each contributing a decent number of goals, but they’ll need to step up a gear here with so much at stake in this CF Rayados de Monterrey vs Pachuca CF prediction.
Pachuca have enjoyed a significant resurgence under Esteban Solari, whose high-intensity pressing and attack-minded philosophy has produced some of the most entertaining soccer of the Clausura in recent weeks. His side’s latest triumph was a 4 - 2 hammering of Santos, with Víctor Alfonso ‘Gusanito’ Guzmán hitting an impressive hat-trick in that clash and ranking among Pachuca’s top providers and scorers this season.
Solari’s side can make a case to win
Backing the visitors at 3.35 is the selection of choice here, as Pachuca come into this one in good form and seem to be enjoying themselves. The CF Rayados de Monterrey vs Pachuca CF betting tips further indicate that backing both teams to score - Yes is also a huge favourite at 1.53, but we’re going to lean towards Pachuca here as the safer of the two options, while still acknowledging the fact that a draw is still a viable outcome, should Monterrey improve at the back.
The 2.02 price on the home side looks too low, while the stats, recent H2H record, and form all favor the Tuzos, who have won this fixture 3 - 0 and 2 - 1 in this 2025 - 2026 Liga MX campaign. Our final CF Rayados de Monterrey vs Pachuca CF prediction: Pachuca can win by a single goal or nil here, with 2 - 1 and 1 - 0 our preferred score predictions.
