The Club America vs Pumas Apertura 2018 edition of the Clasico Capitalino pits two teams that should be featuring in the playoffs by the end of the season. Both teams have nearly identical records in the Liga MX, and the final score might be decided by the fact that Club America will be playing at home, in the majestic and historic Estadio Azteca.
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Club America have earned 10 points out of 18 possible through six Liga MX jornadas (3 wins, 1 tie, and 2 losses) enough to place them in fifth place, and very much in contention for the playoffs. Piojo’s team is coming off a tough short week, where Club America was unable to find a victory in the match against Queretaro last Saturday (1-1) nor against Leon on Wednesday, where they lost 2-0. Club America’s other loss came in the first week of the Liga MX, a somewhat surprising 2-1 defeat at the hands of Necaxa.
Nonetheless, Club America are a team that should be respected, especially when playing at home, where they have won 2 out of 2. Their bad results have occurred at away venues, though they were still able to secure 4 points out of four away matches.
Pumas also have 10 points through six Liga MX matches, though their recent form is considerably worse than Club America. Pumas have played three straight Liga MX matches without earning a victory, drawing 0-0 at home vs Pachuca, losing 1-0 at Monterrey, and losing 0-1 at home against Queretaro.
Although their recent record is terrible, Pumas have done well in away matches, winning two out of three. Ok, those two wins were over Veracruz and Atlas, but still, earning away victories is never easy in the Liga MX.
Club America vs Pumas UNAM 2018 Prediction
Although they have the same amount of points, Club America should definitely be regarded as the favorite to win the match. America are playing at the Estadio Azteca, where they have won all of their matches, and Pumas are on a downward spiral. Look for a high-scoring match (both teams have scored over 10 games this season) that ends in a 3-1 victory for Club America.
