- Both teams are currently on the bottom half of the division with Potros de Hierro 16th and Pumas 14th.
- It looks as though we are set for a close contest on Saturday.
Atlante (home)
- Atlante's current coach Miguel Herrera has made them a team that will press hard and then make break with pace on the counterattack.
- In Liga MX 2026/2027, Atlante have won one, drawn three and lost one of their five home matches, scoring 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
- Potros de Hierro 16th with 11 points from 11 matches.
- Recent results include a 1-1 draw away at Puebla and a 4-2 home victory over Monterrey.
Pumas UNAM (away)
- Pumas UNAM have won two, drawn one and lost two away from home.
- Pumas 14th with 12 points from ten matches.
- Pumas meanwhile have been in poor form with three defeats in their last five games and the only reason they haven't lost more is because they managed to earn a 1-1 draw with Atlas.
Key Players
- Pumas have Juninho, their danger man, having scored five goals in ten Liga MX 2026/2027 appearances, two of which have come in their last five matches.
- Atlante have Eugenio Pizzuto, who has two goals in 10 Liga MX 2026/2027 matches.
Betting Insights
- The odds have Atlante as slight favorites at 2.42, which is slightly ahead of Pumas at 2.68 and the draw at 3.5.
- Both teams to score at 1.65 with over 2.5 goals at 1.8 is a sensible alternative to the moneyline market.
Prediction
- Although this looks like a fixture that will be close, Atlante's advantage at home and the fact that they have a setup to really press teams and make a fast transition when they win the ball back should see them nick it.
- Given Atlante's pressing strategy and Pumas' preference for a more controlled, build-up style, Potros de Hierro should be able to make Pumas' defence look a bit jittery and the game looks likely to have goals.