In this week 7 match on the 27th of February, Pumas UNAM will play host to América in a clash of the Liga MX in the ever popular Mexico City derby. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 17 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, Pumas UNAM recorded a 0-0 scoreless draw against Atlas. Atlas had 11 on net, and Pumas UNAM had 11, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,. Pumas UNAM should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 16th placed América, recorded a 1-3 loss against Pachuca. Nicolás Ibañez struck first for Pachuca in the 28th minute on a feed from Avilés Hurtado, then Avilés Hurtado added another in the 40th minute on a feed from Victor Alfonso Guzman Guzman. América looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10.
In their last match together, Pumas UNAM won by a score of 3 to 1. Emanuel Aguilera scored the first goal for América in the 10th minute on a penalty kick, then Washington Corozo tied it up for Pumas UNAM in the 29th minute on a penalty kick But luckily in the 42nd minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Washington Corozo.
Henry Josue Martin Mex has been the most prolific scorer on América in the last five matches with 2 goals. Pumas UNAM’s most prolific scorer has been Rogério. He has netted 2 goals over the last five matches.