CF Pachuca defeated FC Juárez 2-0 on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo, rewarding bettors who backed the home favorite and the “Under 2.5 goals” market.
Match Insights
- Dominance: Pachuca has maintained approximately 47% possession compared to Juárez’s 53%, but has been more clinical in finding the breakthrough.
- Key Players:
- Kenedy (Pachuca): Has been active with shots on target from outside the box.
- José Luis Rodríguez (Juárez): A key creative threat for the visitors, having created multiple big chances earlier in the game.
- Pachuca Absences: The home side is playing without Carlos Moreno (suspended), Andrés Micolta, and Enner Valencia (injuries).
- Juárez Absences: The visitors are missing Bryan Romero, Guillermo Ruiz, and Jairo Torres
Betting Market Outcomes
- Match Result (1X2): CF Pachuca (Win). Pachuca entered as favorites with odds around -125 to -101.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5. Despite a relatively high combined total expectation (pre-match odds for Under 2.5 were around -126), the 2-0 scoreline stayed below the common 2.5 goal line.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No. A clean sheet for Pachuca invalidated “Yes” bets, which had been priced at roughly 1.83.
Match Statistics & Betting Impact
| Statistic | CF Pachuca | FC Juárez | Betting Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 2 | 0 | Pachuca covers the -0.5 spread |
| Shots on Goal | 4 | 2 | Low offensive efficiency favored “Under” bets |
| Possession | 43.6% | 56.4% | Juárez dominated the ball but failed to convert |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 | Low card count benefited “Under” total cards markets |
Key Betting Moments
- First Half: Salomón Rondón scored in the 32nd minute to give Pachuca a 1-0 lead. This was a crucial “First Goalscorer” win for those backing the veteran striker.
- Second Half: Cristian Rivera (assisted by Víctor Guzmán) secured the win in the 88th minute, finalizing the 2-0 result just before the close.
- Injury Note: Carlos Sánchez was forced off in the 71st minute with an injury, a factor for “In-Play” bettors or those tracking player props for future rounds.