Pre-match most people would expect a notable gap in performance between these sides based on table positions so far, with América ahead of Pumas UNAM by 24 points.
- América is in the best form (4-1-1) in Liga MX
- Pumas UNAM have the most conceded goals in the first half (33) in Liga MX
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.
This could be an engaging fixture with lots of spark and bustle as both squads are well revitalized since they last ran out on the pitch. Let's go!
América form and stats
This stadium, Estadio Azteca, has been a fortress for América in the Liga MX so far this season with the win-draw-loss statistic 6-2-0.
América are returning here after visiting Cruz Azul and winning with a 3-1 scoreline. Martín and Zendejas (2) scored the goal(s). Midfield player Zendejas got a match rating of 9.02 in that game, the max score being 10. Zendejas scored two goals, dribled past the opponent 2 of 2 times and had 33 successful passes (of 36 total).
Before that game, the 2-1 home victory against Monterrey.América are believed to win this game, given a winning chance of about 70% by the bookmakers. We have checked our records for their performance in similar circumstances and found 4 matches and the win/draw/lost stats: Won 3, drew 1 and lost 0.
Take note: 19 of the most recent 23 league matches from this club have had goals from both sides.
Goals decide football matches and América are scoring many of them at home; 20 on target from 8 league matches. From these home matches, América have conceded only 6 goals. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home 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. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Pumas UNAM have lost on their last two travels.
Pumas UNAM are travelling after their nice 3-1 home win in the game against Toluca. Salvio got a match rating of 8.12 in that game, top player of the team. Salvio scored one goal, served one assist, hit two key passes and dribled past the opponent 3 of 4 times.
A home win before that, celebrating 3-1 vs Atletico San Luis.Goal hungry football fans should note that 16 of this club's 20 most recent league fixtures have ended with three goals or more.
Pumas find the net regularly in their away games. 10 goals from 8 away fixtures in the league. Pumas UNAM has visited these top teams four times, and 3 of 4 has ended with 2 goals or more!
Head 2 Head
The newest logged result between these contenders is the Pumas UNAM - América 0-3 played not long ago this season. Stats for the prior ten meetings between these two teams are: three wins for América, four draws and three wins for Pumas UNAM. Over 2,5 goals: four times; under 2,5 goals: six games.
Top Goalscorers
  H. Martín Mex 26 goals |   J. Dinenno De Cara 14 goals |  D. Valdés Contreras 11 goals |
América missing players
Pumas UNAM missing players
| América | Pumas UNAM | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 36 | 18 | 5 | Played | P | 4 | 15 | 32 |
| 22 | 11 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 | 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 9 | 15 |
| 85 | 42 | 11 | Scored | S | 4 | 15 | 43 |
| 42 | 18 | 1 | Conceded | C | 9 | 29 | 58 |
| 94% | 89% | 60% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 80% | 91% |
| 89% | 83% | 60% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 67% | 81% |
| 81% | 78% | 60% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 67% | 66% |
| 44% | 33% | 20% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 47% | 44% |
| 22% | 22% | 20% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 20% | 22% |
| 67% | 61% | 20% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 60% | 72% |
| 28% | 33% | 80% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 20% | 12% |
| 11% | 17% | 40% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 40% | 25% |
| 5.7 | 6.4 | 7.8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 7 | 5.5 | 5 |
| 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7.8 | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.6 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 16.6 | 17.6 | 19.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 16 | 16.5 | 15.5 |
| 5.9 | 6.1 | 6.4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| 40% | 38% | 34% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 22% | 23% | 28% |
| 11.8 | 11.3 | 9.8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 20.8 | 14.3 | 13.1 |
| 3.7 | 3.4 | 2.2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 9.5 | 5.1 | 4.8 |
- América have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- América have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Pumas UNAM have scored away.
- América have the fewest matches under the total-line (7) in Liga MX
- América have the most matches over the total-line (29) in Liga MX
- América have the most points from losing position (20) in Liga MX
- América have the most scored goals in the first half (40) in Liga MX
- América have the most scored goals in the second half (45) in Liga MX
- América have the the best goal difference (+21) in Liga MX
- América is in the best form (4-1-1) in Liga MX
- Pumas UNAM have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Pumas UNAM have the most conceded goals in the first half (33) in Liga MX
| 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 | León | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 15 | -4 | 22 |
| 11 | Juárez | 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 | Mazatlan | 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 |
