América vs Pumas UNAM - Broadcast info, lineups, and preview for the Liga MX match

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Both teams get to this match with a win on their minds. América want to secure their spot in the playoffs, while Pumas need it to make the wild card round. Ready for some crucial Liga MX football?

Where can I watch América vs Pumas UNAM on TV?

If you live in the United States, the match between América and Pumas UNAM will be aired on Univisión for free-to-air users and also on pay-tv network TUDN USA. If you live in Mexico, the clash will be broadcast by Canal 5 and also on the pay-tv channel TUDN México. If you live elsewhere, please check our dedicated match page for further information on how to watch this game on TV in your country.

Where can I stream América vs Pumas UNAM live?

Liga MX fans in the United States will be able to stream the game between Los Azulcremas and Los Universitarios via the TUDN App, on TUDN.com, and on Univisión NOW, which may also give you the chance to watch the game on-demand. For users living in Mexico, this clash be available to stream on different platforms, including VIX+ and on the TUDN.com website. If you want to watch this game in another country, refer to our dedicated match page for further streaming details in your country.

América vs Pumas UNAM - Team news

Las Águilas reach Matchday 16 with everything to play for and four points away from securing second place in the competition. Fernando Ortíz's men have not lost any games since February, and they currently have a five-game streak without a loss, with four of those matches ending in wins for América. The team has also cemented their reputation as the top scoring team in the league, with 34 goals in 15 games and with 13 of those coming in their last five outings. Striker Henry Martín is the league's top scorer with 13 goals, although he will face some stiff competition from Julián Quiñones in the final round, with only one goal between them.

Pumas also enter this match on a roll, The team's decision to sack Rafael Puente worked like a charm and gave them two wins in a row, one against San Luis and the other against Toluca, both of them with similar 3-1 scores. Pumas played both of those games at home, which means this will be their first away game under coach Antonio Mohamed, who has quite a history of success when facing América. In terms of individual performances, striker Juan Dinenno and winger César Huerta will be followed closely by América's defense, as they have scored or assisted in four of Pumas' last six goals.

Here is the list of absences for both sides ahead of this game.

América: Henry Martín (doubtful).

Pumas UNAM: Sebastián Sosa (injured).

América vs Pumas UNAM: Head-to-head

The most recent game between these teams ended with América claiming a 3-0 win back in August.
Pumas' last visit to Estadio Azteca ended with a 3-1 win for them back in November 2021. As a bonus, Pumas eliminated América from the title race with that result.
Three of the last six matches between these teams have ended in wins for América across all comps.
Pumas' coach, Antonio Mohamed, led América to the Apertura 2014 title. During that title run, América eliminated Pumas in the Liga MX playoffs with Mohamed at the helm.
Two of the last five meetings between these clubs concluded in goalless draws.
América's coach Fernando Ortíz will face Pumas for the second time in his career. The Argentine boss claimed a huge three-nil win in his first match against the Blue and Gold.
Antonio Mohamed will face América for the 21st time as coach. So far, Mohamed has defeated his former club eight times, with seven draws and five losses completing his record against Los Azulcremas.

América vs Pumas UNAM - Standings prior to this match

The hosts make it to this game in second place. One more win here and a loss or draw for Toluca and Guadalajara this week could secure the runner-up spot for the Yellow and Blue. Their rivals on Saturday evening enter this clash in 12th place, the last one that gives access to the wild card round, and a win here could almost secure their spot in that stage due to Querétaro's "relegation" and Tijuana's draw on Friday evening.