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Pachuca - Puebla
Mexico Clausura - Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
1st Round
Prediction 1
Pachuca to win
-153
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Prediction 2
Nicolas Ibanez to score
-105
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*These betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Pachuca vs Puebla prediction for Liga MX and top tips
It’s the start of the Clausura and all teams would want to have the best possible start. There are a few lucky clubs who got decent opponents at the beginning of the Clausura campaign but Puebla certainly aren’t among them as Pachuca were one of the best teams in the Apertura last year.
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Pachuca to win
Even the bookies believe this game is going down as a Pachuca victory. And how could it be otherwise when Pachuca performed so well during the opening part of the season? Yes, Club America were in 1st place but Pachuca were breathing down their neck in 4th place.
The two teams are no strangers as they’ve met on multiple occasions in the past. With seven victories, two draws, and only one Puebla success, it’s fair to say that Pachuca are the dominant force in this rivalry.
Nicolas Ibanez to score
If there’s one player who can make a difference in this game, it has to be Nicolas Ibanez. Pachuca’s sensational striker has been gaining the attention of some European clubs and if he continues with his high-flying performances, we just might get to see him in La Liga or the English Premier League soon enough.
He was the top goalscorer in the Apertura with 16 goals to his name leaving Club America’s Henry Martin trailing by three goals. Seeing as Puebla had some defensive difficulties in the first part of the season, Nicolas Ibanez’s chances to score look potent.
Top Pachuca vs Puebla odds and head-to-head stats
Check out our brief odds and head-to-head info if you want to make the best possible Clausura bet for this game on the 10th of January:
Head to Head
10/01/23
Mexico Clausura Mexico
Pachuca
Puebla
5
1
20/04/22
Mexico Clausura Mexico
Pachuca
Puebla
1
0
Last Five - Pachuca
07/05/23
Mexico Liga MX Mexico
Santos Laguna
Pachuca
4 (4)
4 (2)
L
30/04/23
Mexico Liga MX Mexico
Queretaro
Pachuca
0
1
W
22/04/23
Mexico Clausura Mexico
Atletico San Luis
Pachuca
1
2
W
15/04/23
Mexico Clausura Mexico
Atlas
Pachuca
4
1
L
10/04/23
Mexico Clausura Mexico
Santos Laguna
Pachuca
1
4
W
Last Five - Puebla
08/05/23
Mexico Liga MX Mexico
Tigres UANL
Puebla
1
0
L
29/04/23
Mexico Liga MX Mexico
Tijuana
Puebla
2
5
W
21/04/23
Mexico Clausura Mexico
Tigres UANL
Puebla
1
0
L
15/04/23
Mexico Clausura Mexico
Necaxa
Puebla
1
1
D
08/04/23
Mexico Clausura Mexico
Toluca
Puebla
2
1
L
Pachuca odds: -154 – 60.0%
Draw odds: +325 – 20.5%
Puebla odds: +385 – 19.5%
As you can see from the odds we provided above, Pachuca are the bookies’ top favorites to win this game at -154 (60.0%), followed by a draw valued at +325 (or 20.5%), and a Puebla victory is the most unlikely to happen event at +385 which is equal to approximately 19.5%. The bookies also believe that Nicolas Ibanez’s chance to score is quite good as Pachuca’s leading striker currently has a 51.2% chance to score at -105.
Predicted lineups, team news, and last result
Pachuca
What an Apertura campaign coach Guillermo Almada’s boys have had! The team defied all odds and managed to lift the trophy after a brutal 8:2 victory over Toluca in the two games in the final. The game on the 31st of October was the last time we saw Pachuca in action and they dully delivered one hell of a performance with 22 shots at target compared to Toluca’s eight.
Predicted lineup – Ustari (GK), Alvarez, Cabral, Murillo, Isais, Sanchez, Chavez, de la Fuente, Guzman, Ibarra & Ibanez
Puebla
Puebla’s last match was the misfortunate Apertura match versus Club America on the 16th of October which the fans will undoubtedly like to forget as quickly as possible. Club America crushed Puebla 5:1 in the game at Aztec Stadium and there’re not many positive things we can say about how the visiting team performed in that clash. A total of five Club America players managed to score goals in this game!
Predicted lineup – Silva (GK), Martinez, De Buen, Reyes, Silva, Vazquez, Cortizo, Parra, Mancuello, Araujo & G.Martinez
Starting lineups
*Starting lineups are usually announced 1hr before the kick-off
Player to watch: Nicolas Ibanez
As we stated in our Pachuca vs Puebla prediction above, Nicolas Ibanez is one cracking player! He was at his lethal best for Pachuca in the Apertura and we’re convinced that he’ll do well in the Clausura as well. He’ll certainly like to defend his goalscorer trophy and a solid performance over Puebla is the way to do that. The 28-year-old Argentine striker scored 16 in the first part of the season and it’s no wonder why the transfer rumors grow with each passing day.
Liga MX standings
Make sure you check out the Clausura ranking before you proceed with your bet:
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pachuca | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 |  Tigres UANL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |  Atletico San Luis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Unam Pumas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 |  Chivas Guadalajara | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 |  Tijuana | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  Cruz Azul | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |  Club America | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |  Queretaro | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |  Atlas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |  Leon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |  Toluca | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |  Mazatlan FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |  Necaxa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 |  Juarez FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 |  Monterrey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 17 |  Santos Laguna | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 18 | Puebla | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
FAQs about the upcoming Pachuca vs Puebla clash in Liga MX:
- What’s the venue for Pachuca vs Puebla? – This game will be played at Estadio Hidalgo.
- Whom do the bookies favor? – They predict an effortless victory for Pachuca on the 10th of January.
- Will Gustavo Ferrareis play on Tuesday? – No, Puebla’s key midfielder is injured and won’t be in the starting XI for this game.
