Pumas UNAM
- Pumas UNAM have won only one of their five home matches in Liga MX 2026/2027.
- They come into Monday's game in mixed-to-poor form with one win, one draw and three defeats from their last five games, although one defeat came at home.
- Pumas have a win and a loss in their recent home matches, so this could be a much closer game than the standings suggest.
Cruz Azul
- Cruz Azul's form hasn't been any better, with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five, and their two away defeats means there will be more tension at the Olimpico Universitario.
- Cruz Azul won the last Liga MX meeting between these two.
- Cruz Azul have averaged 1.75 goals per game when on the road in Liga MX 2026/2027 and have let in 1.50 goals per trip on average.
Head-to-Head
Cruz Azul won the last meeting between these sides 2-1 away from home in Liga MX 2025/2026, and Pumas haven't beaten them in three games since, taking one draw and suffering two defeats.
Key Players
- Juninho has scored five goals in ten Liga MX 2026/2027 matches and has scored two goals in his last five appearances for Pumas UNAM.
- Gabriel Fernandez has four in ten for Cruz Azul and three of their last eight goals.
- Jose Paradela has three assists in his last five for Cruz Azul and should provide the spark in the midfield that the visitors need.
Betting Insights
- There is a revenge factor to add to the derby flavor of the game and Cruz Azul are favored at *2.1, with Pumas on 3.15 and the draw 3.65**.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.67 and both teams to score Yes at 1.55 is a good option here given Pumas have conceded eight goals in five home fixtures, an average that will spell danger if the transitions break down against a side who have the capacity to score on the counterattack.*
- Cruz Azul's measured press and vertical counters should trouble Pumas if they push too many bodies forward, and they will have to press the ball if they are going to be successful here.
Prediction
- Cruz Azul's measured press and vertical counters should trouble Pumas if they push too many bodies forward, and they will have to press the ball if they are going to be successful here.
- Pumas have a win and a loss in their recent home matches, so this could be a much closer game than the standings suggest.