National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's América or Pumas UNAM that keep their silverware dream alive.
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for América and Pumas UNAM.
América form and stats
6-2-0 is the performance here at Estadio Olímpico de Universitario so far in the Liga MX, giving América a total of 20 from their 8 games here. Outstanding results!
América's previous fixture was a Copa por México game also played at their own arena, finishing 2-0 against Toluca. The home side are looking to repeat that performance.
A 3-3 scoreline against Necaxa before that one, played at home in the Copa por México.
The manager Ortiz will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Cruz Azul in only four days.
The América manager Ortiz has got the team scoring with 20 from 8 home games in the league. América are not conceding a lot of goals here at Estadio Olímpico de Universitario in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 6 from 8 matches.
Pumas UNAM form and stats
There's been little loot from Pumas UNAM's travels as they have only collected 4 points from 8 away games in the Liga MX. Pumas UNAM only have 0 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 4 draws.
Pumas UNAM delivered a 0-0 draw playing at home against Necaxa in their previous game; a Copa por México duel.
The match earlier was the Copa por México-battle against Cruz Azul, a home loss (1-2). So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Pumas playing away and similar expectations, we found 11 relevant matches. Results were 3 Pumas UNAM wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats.
Pumas UNAM have scored 10 goals on their travels this season, from 8 away games in the league.
Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings between these contenders: América won three, Pumas UNAM triumphed in two and we saw five draws. four games with over 2,5 goals, six matches with two goals or less.
Top Goalscorers
  H. Martín Mex 13 goals |  J. Rodríguez Portillo 6 goals |  A. Zendejas Saavedra 6 goals |
América missing players
Pumas UNAM missing players
| América | Pumas UNAM | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 16 | 8 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Drew | D | 4 | 11 | ||
| 5 | 0 | Lost | L | 7 | 11 | ||
| 61 | 31 | Scored | S | 11 | 28 | ||
| 29 | 11 | Conceded | C | 29 | 49 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 82% | 88% | ||
| 92% | 91% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 82% | 84% | ||
| 80% | 73% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 82% | 60% | ||
| 36% | 36% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 64% | 40% | ||
| 24% | 36% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 36% | 24% | ||
| 68% | 64% | BTTS | BTTS | 64% | 68% | ||
| 28% | 36% | Clean Sheets | C S | 18% | 20% | ||
| 4% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 36% | 24% | ||
| 4.8 | 4.9 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.4 | 5.2 | ||
| 4 | 3.9 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.5 | 4.6 | ||
| 1.9 | 2.1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.9 | 2.5 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 2 | ||
| 14.5 | 17.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 14.4 | 13.9 | ||
| 5.3 | 6.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 4.5 | ||
| 45% | 45% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 28% | 25% | ||
| 12.2 | 13.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12.9 | 11.4 | ||
| 4.3 | 4.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.8 | 5 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | América | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | Cruz Azul | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Necaxa | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Pumas UNAM | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 |
| 5 | Toluca | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | América | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 38 |
| 2 | Monterrey | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 35 |
| 3 | Santos Laguna | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 33 |
| 4 | Pachuca | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 28 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 32 |
| 5 | Tigres UANL | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 30 |
| 6 | Toluca | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 27 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 27 |
| 7 | Cruz Azul | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 34 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 22 | -8 | 24 |
| 8 | Puebla | 17 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 25 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 22 |
| 9 | Guadalajara | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 22 |
| 10 | Leon | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 15 | -4 | 22 |
| 11 | Juarez | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -1 | 19 |
| 12 | Necaxa | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | -7 | 19 |
| 13 | Atletico San Luis | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -8 | 18 |
| 14 | Mazatlán | 17 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -7 | 17 |
| 15 | Tijuana | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 17 | -12 | 17 |
| 16 | Pumas UNAM | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 31 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 16 | -10 | 14 |
| 17 | Atlas | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 17 | -11 | 13 |
| 18 | Queretaro | 17 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 35 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 22 | -17 | 9 |
