In a weekend match on Sun Aug 14th, in week 8, Pumas UNAM hosts América at Estadio Olímpico De Universitario in a meeting of these two Liga MX teams in the anticipated Mexico City derby. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 18 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, Pumas UNAM recorded a 1-1 draw against Monterrey. Rodriguez Guemes struck first for Pumas UNAM in the 44th minute, but Nicolás Freire got the equalizer for Monterrey on an own goal in the 3rd minute of the first half’s stoppage time earning them at least the one point. Pumas UNAM is looking for direction having 1 win and 0 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, América recorded a 2-1 win against Juárez. Martin Mex struck first for América in the 60th minute on a feed from José Hernández Clemente, then Henry Josue Martin Mex added another in the 64th minute. América is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 1 win and 2 draws each.
Henry Josue Martin Mex has been on a hot streak lately. In the last five games, the attacker has scored four goals for América. Pumas UNAM hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last five matches are Eduardo Salvio and Gustavo Del Prete, and they each have 1 goal.