Pumas U.N.A.M. VS CDSyC Cruz Azul

With a new key reinforcement joining the squad, Pumas UNAM carry red-hot form into this fixture and are well positioned to claim full points here, with a fiercely tight battle on the cards. The Pumas hold a clear edge in bench unit scoring efficiency, and have stayed unbeaten across 9 of their recent outings, notching 3 wins in that stretch. They come into this clash with strong motivation to avoid a defeat, and have delivered consistent attacking output by finding the back of the net in nearly every recent match, with their overall offensive performance sitting at a solid, reliable level. As for Cruz Azul, they run a counter-attack focused tactical system, but lack sufficient proactive attacking threat which often leaves them stuck in a passive position on the pitch. Though their defensive line has seen marginal improvements, their post-season displays were underwhelming, and the side has posted a noticeable drop in overall strength and form this term, with their match-to-match consistency remaining very erratic.