Preview: Liga MX Week 7 - Tigres UANL at Pachuca

PACHUCA, Mexico (Interstat) — A crucial Liga MX clash with contrasting storylines unfolds Sunday when a surging Pachuca hosts a struggling Tigres UANL at Estadio Hidalgo.

The Tuzos (5-2-4) enter Week 7 in strong form, coming off a decisive 4-2 victory over Santos Laguna on April 11. Their attack has been potent, scoring multiple goals in four of their last five league matches. That stretch includes a 2-1 away win over these same Tigres on Feb. 20, the most recent head-to-head meeting. Pachuca has lost just once in its last nine across all competitions.

Conversely, the star-laden Tigres (3-3-5) are mired in a significant slump. They are winless in their last four Liga MX outings (0-3-1) and have scored just one goal in that span, including a 1-1 draw at Necaxa on Saturday. Their last victory was a 1-0 result against Monterrey on March 7. Overall, they have only one win in their last eight matches in all competitions, a stark downturn for a perennial contender.

The statistical outlook presents a split decision. Interstat’s ELO rating system gives Tigres a 55.9% probability to win, likely reflecting the club’s underlying talent and historical strength. However, the same service’s game simulator predicts a 1-1 draw, aligning more closely with recent on-field trends.

This match is the second meeting between the sides in two months. Following Pachuca’s 2-1 victory in February, Tigres will seek revenge for that result and their 2-1 loss in Pachuca last October. The hosts will aim to continue their ascent up the table and solidify a playoff position.

Kickoff is set for Sunday afternoon in Pachuca de Soto. Tigres will look to halt their slide before a midweek visit to Atlas on April 22. Pachuca, meanwhile, will try to carry momentum into a road trip to Tijuana on the same date.

Projected Lineups: Pachuca: (4-2-3-1) Guzmán; Castillo, González, Cabral, López; Rodríguez, Hernández; Idrissi, De la Rosa, Sánchez; Giménez. Tigres UANL: (4-3-3) Guzmán; Sánchez, Reyes, Samir, Rodríguez; Pizarro, Córdova, Gorriarán; Gignac, Ibáñez, Brunetta.

Injury Report: Pachuca: MF E. Sánchez (questionable, hamstring). Tigres: DF J. Reyes (doubtful, knee).

Officials: Referee: F. Hernández. VAR: E. Bonilla.

Weather: Sunny, 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 Celsius).