Rafael Guillén
The capital of Mexico is on fire, as one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament is about to take place. America vs Pumas is one of the most intense and traditional rivalries in the Liga MX. These two teams have no love lost for each other and usually play matches where the tension is so high you could cut it with a knife. It’s going to be a thrilling game at the Azteca.
Without further ado, at JefeBet, we are prepared to provide you with the best sports betting information and the Liga MX predictions, so here is our prediction for this match between America vs Pumas.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the America vs Pumas Liga MX Clausura 2023 Matchday 16 Game on April 22, 2023
- Where: Azteca Stadium, Mexico City
- When: Saturday, April 22, 2023, 9:10 PM ET
Betting on Club America
The team has become the best in the championship during this final stretch of the tournament. It plays the best soccer and seems to be close to its long-awaited 14th title. However, for the past 3 seasons, it has been “the best team”, yet it falls apart during the playoffs, distancing itself from that coveted 14th trophy.
The individual players are at their best: Henry Martin seems like Karim Benzema, just watch his goal against Cruz Azul, a match this team won 1-3 playing wonderfully. The Eagles are the team to beat.
It beat Chivas in the National derby (4-2), defeated Cruz Azul in the Young Derby (1-3), and now it faces Pumas in the Capital Derby. It has been almost 10 years since America achieved the feat of winning its 3 most important derbies and becoming the tournament champions (it happened in the Clausura 2013). Will the 14th title come? Even artificial intelligence says yes.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Luis Malagón; Miguel Layún, Israel Reyes, Sebastián Cáceres, Luis Fuentes; Alejandro Zendejas, Álvaro Fidalgo, Richard Sánchez, Jonathan Rodríguez; Diego Valdés, Henry Martín.
Betting on Pumas de la UNAM
It’s not the same old Pumas from a few weeks ago. The team led by Antonio Mohamed, affectionately known as Turcorvette, is picking up steam and has already won two consecutive games. Plus, Mohamed doesn’t have the best relationship with America, the team that fired him when he won the championship.
It’s currently in 12th place on the standings, so winning is crucial because it would almost guarantee it a spot in the playoffs. Beating America is basically what it lives for all tournament, so this is a perfect opportunity to spoil the party for its bitter rival.
In its last game, it beat Toluca 1-3, which is no easy feat. Mohamed completely transformed this team in just one week. It’s no secret that Pumas feels more comfortable playing at the Azteca against America than at CU, as the last time it played at the Coloso de Santa Ursula was in the quarterfinals of the Apertura 21, where it beat Ame 1-3.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Julio Gonzalez; Pablo Bennevendo, Arturo Ortiz, Nicolás Freire, Pablo Monroy; Ulises Rivas, José Caicedo; Eduardo Salvio, Gustavo del Prete, Cesar Huerta; Juan Dinenno
JefeBet Prediction
The last time the Eagles won against Pumas at the Azteca Stadium was during the Apertura 2021 in which it won by a score of 2-0. However, Pumas kicked it out in the quarterfinals of that same tournament, but the stats are not looking good for the university team.
Out of its last two encounters, Pumas has only won twice, with three victories for America. Therefore, the draw seems to be a constant factor, but we don’t think it will happen this time. We believe that the Eagles will continue its crushing streak and extend its unbeaten run to six games.
Prediction: America Moneyline (AME 2 – 1 PUM)
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