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Pachuca host Club Tijuana in Mexico Liga MX on Monday 21 September 2026, and the predicted lineups for both sides point to settled selections rather than late surprises. Benjamín Mora’s team has barely changed shape or personnel across its recent matches, and Sebastián Abreu’s visitors have shown similar consistency on the road, so the shape of Monday’s teams looks reasonably clear even before the underlying numbers are laid out below. Kick-off is fast approaching, which only adds to the case for expecting continuity from both benches.
Pachuca Predicted XI
Pachuca are projected in a 4-2-3-1, which lines up with Benjamín Mora’s preferred formation as head coach. It’s a settled side – 11 of the projected XI started their last match, underlining how little rotation has crept into the selection over the four games used to build this projection. Goalkeeper Carlos Moreno has started all four matches in that sample, while further forward Salomón Rondón has been just as constant, starting every game across the same run.
Pachuca predicted XI: Carlos Moreno; Sergio Barreto, Carlos Sánchez, Francisco Venegas, Eduardo Dos Santos; Oussama Idrissi, Christian Rivera, Robert Nunes, Alan Bautista, Sergio Rodríguez; Salomón Rondón
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 4 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 25 | Carlos Moreno | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| D | 2 | Sergio Barreto | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| D | 14 | Carlos Sánchez | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| D | 15 | Francisco Venegas | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| D | 4 | Eduardo Dos Santos | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| M | 11 | Oussama Idrissi | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| M | 16 | Christian Rivera | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| M | 29 | Robert Nunes | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| M | 26 | Alan Bautista | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| M | 30 | Sergio Rodríguez | 2/4 | 2/3 |
| F | 23 | Salomón Rondón | 4/4 | 3/3 |
Club Tijuana Predicted XI
Club Tijuana are pencilled in for a 4-1-4-1, matching Sebastián Abreu’s own preferred setup. Like their hosts, this is a settled side – 11 of the projected XI started their last match, a sign that the expected XI has barely shifted across the three matches used here. Goalkeeper José Rodríguez has started every one of those games, and in midfield Gilberto Mora has matched that record.
Club Tijuana predicted XI: José Rodríguez; Jesus Gomez, Jackson Porozo, Jesús Vega, Ramiro Árciga; Adonis Preciado, Ivan Tona, Gilberto Mora, Francisco González, Yael Padilla; Mourad El Ghezouani
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 3 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 2 | José Rodríguez | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 6 | Jesus Gomez | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 12 | Jackson Porozo | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 16 | Jesús Vega | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 17 | Ramiro Árciga | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 7 | Adonis Preciado | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 8 | Ivan Tona | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 10 | Gilberto Mora | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 11 | Francisco González | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 31 | Yael Padilla | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| F | 9 | Mourad El Ghezouani | 2/3 | 2/3 |
Injuries and Suspensions
This team news update starts with Pachuca’s forward line: Alexei Domínguez is out injured, thinning the attacking options available to Benjamín Mora. Elías Montiel, who has started three of the matches used in this projection, looks the most obvious player to step in if a change is needed further forward.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexei Domínguez | F | injured | Foot injury |
Rafael Fernández and Frank Boya are out injured, absences that affect Club Tijuana’s defence and midfield respectively. Among the bench options, Diego Fernando Abreu Firenze, Pablo Ortíz and José Rivero have each started once in this sample, giving Sebastián Abreu a handful of tested alternatives to turn to if either line needs reinforcing.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Fernández | D | injured | Wound |
| Frank Boya | M | injured | Wound |
Where These Predictions Come From
Each predicted line-up here is built from that side’s own recent starting picture: Pachuca’s projection draws on their last four matches and Club Tijuana’s on their last three, with more recent games weighted more heavily than older ones. Any player confirmed injured or suspended has been removed from selection before the XI is assembled. This remains a projection rather than a confirmed team sheet, and it can change once the official lineup is announced.
Read also: Pachuca vs Club Tijuana Prediction: 21.09.2026 Liga MX Apertura
FAQ
What formation will Pachuca and Club Tijuana use?
Pachuca are projected in a 4-2-3-1 and Club Tijuana in a 4-1-4-1, both matching each head coach’s preferred shape.
Who is predicted to start in goal for Pachuca vs Club Tijuana?
Carlos Moreno is projected in goal for Pachuca, while José Rodríguez is expected to start between the posts for Club Tijuana.
Who is unavailable for Pachuca vs Club Tijuana?
Pachuca will be without Alexei Domínguez through injury, while Club Tijuana are missing Rafael Fernández and Frank Boya, both out injured.
When does Pachuca vs Club Tijuana kick off?
The match kicks off on Monday 21 September 2026.