Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul: Liga MX Match Preview

Date, Time & Venue

Pumas UNAM will face Cruz Azul at the Estadio Olimpico Universitario on Sunday, August 14, at 10:0 P.M. EST.

Head-to-Head

The two teams have met 83 times in the past, with Club America winning 34 matches, Cruz Azul winning 28, and 21 matches ending in a draw.

In their most recent meeting on Matchday 15 of the Clausura 2023, Cruz Azul defeated Pumas 4-3 at the Estadio Azteca.

Pumas UNAM

Pumas UNAM are coming off a 1-0 defeat to Santos Laguna in their last match.

The defeat was Pumas' third in their last four matches, and they have now dropped to 13th place in the Liga MX standings.

Pumas will need to improve their form if they want to challenge for a playoff spot this season.

Cruz Azul

Cruz Azul are coming off a 2-0 win over Queretaro in their last match.

The win was Cruz Azul's second in a row, and they have now moved up to fifth place in the Liga MX standings.

Cruz Azul will be looking to continue their good form when they face Pumas UNAM on Sunday.

Prediction

Cruz Azul are the favorites to win this match.

They are in better form than Pumas UNAM, and they have a better head-to-head record against them.

However, Pumas UNAM will be playing at home, and they will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to Santos Laguna.

This should be a close match, but Cruz Azul should be able to win.

Lineups

Pumas UNAM:

• Goalkeeper: Julio Gonzalez
• Defenders: Nicolas Freire, Arturo Ortiz, Ricardo Galindo, Jeronimo Rodriguez
• Midfielders: Higor Meritão, Pablo Barrera, Leonel Lopez
• Forwards: Juan Dinenno, Gustavo del Prete, Diogo

Cruz Azul:

• Goalkeeper: Jose de Jesus Corona
• Defenders: Juan Escobar, Julio Dominguez, Luis Abram, Ignacio Rivero
• Midfielders: Erik Lira, Rafael Baca, Carlos Rodriguez
• Forwards: Uriel Antuna, Ivan Morales, Gonzalo Carneiro

Odds

Pumas UNAM: +220

Cruz Azul: +110

Draw: +240

These odds are from BetMGM and are subject to change.