This do-or-die match could condemn one -or both- teams to enter the wild card stage. Find out about the possible permutations that could emerge from this game.

What has been Cruz Azul and Pumas UNAM's form ahead of this game?

Cruz Azul will get to this game on a worrying streak that has seen the club win only one of their last four matches. To make matters worse, La Máquina has only been able to score twice in their last five games, with those goals coming in their 2-0 victory over Chivas. Their last outing ended in a one-nil loss against Monterrey.

On the other side of the pitch, Pumas get to this clash on a five-game streak without a loss, even if four of those games have ended in a draw. Their last win came against Toluca, a game they won with a 1-0 score. The team's last game concluded in an entertaining two-all draw against Guadalajara at Estadio Olímpico.

What is Cruz Azul and Pumas UNAM's position in the ongoing Liga MX season?

Before Matchday 17 began, Cruz Azul entered this game in fourth place of the competition. La Máquina has won nine games, with two draws and five losses so far. Siboldi's men have scored 22 times this season, while their defense has only conceded 14 goals, the third-best record in the Mexican top-flight. Luckily for Cruz Azul, Jonathan Rodríguez is the tournament's top scorer with 12 goals. A win here could see Cruz Azul climb up to the second place if América drops points, while a loss or even a draw could send La Máquina to the wild card stage.

Meanwhile, Pumas will get to the game in third place, thanks to their record that shows seven wins, eight draws, and only one loss. Andres Lillini's men have drawn more games than any other club this season, which has not been an impediment to become one of the best offensive units in the league with 27 goals. Their defense has also been quite impressive as they have only conceded 16 times in the Guard1anes 2020 tournament. A victory for Pumas could see them leapfrog America, but a draw or a loss could force them to play a wild card match after the international break. 

Cruz Azul vs Pumas UNAM - Who's in and who's out?

Cruz Azul - Ineligible: Alex Castro, Jonathan Borja, Alexis Gutiérrez.

Pumas UNAM - Ineligible: Luis Quintana, Andrés Iniestra, Sebastián Saucedo, Bryan Mendoza.

Cruz Azul vs Pumas UNAM - Head-to-head

  • This will be the first competitive game between Cruz Azul and Pumas in 2020. Their previous game this year was suspended after the tournament was canceled due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Cruz Azul will defend a five-game streak without a loss against Pumas in competitive games (three wins, two draws).

  • Pumas' last win against Cruz Azul took place in the Clausura 2017 tournament. The game held on January 15, 2017 ended in a one-nil win for the blue and gold side.

  • Pumas have not been able to beat Cruz Azul away from home since November 8, 2014. That game concluded in a 2-0 win for Los Universitarios.

  • This will be the fifth game for Cruz Azul's boss Robert Dante Siboldi against Pumas. The Uruguayan boss will try to earn his first win against Los Auriazules, as he has drawn three games and lost one more in his previous meetings against them.

Broadcast info - Cruz Azul vs Pumas UNAM

In México - TUDN En Vivo, Canal 5 Televisa, TUDN.

In the U.S. - TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, TUDN USA, Univision.

In Canada - OneSoccer.

In Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panamá) - TUDN.

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Cruz Azul 1 - 2 Pumas UNAM

November 7, 2020 10:00pmEstadio Azteca (Ciudad de México (D.F.))

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