Club America vs Club Universidad Nacional Prediction: Club America to Win Another High Scoring Fixture

In the upcoming fixture of Liga Mexico, on Matchday 16, Club America will host Club Universidad Nacional at the Aztec Stadium in Mexico City. With just two more match days to go, CF America is in pursuit of decreasing the points difference between them and Monterrey. However, Monterrey is well ahead of all and has sealed the top spot in the Clausura 2023. From the 15 matches played so far in the competition, Club America has won 8 and drawn 6 matches. On the other hand, Pumas UNAM is struggling to stay balanced in the top 12 standings, with just 5 wins and 17 points in the competition so far. For tomorrow’s match, Pumas UNAM is likely to miss out on Sebastian Sosa and Adrian Aldrete due to injuries. The two sides last played against each other in December 2022, and Universidad Nacional won (0-2). Continue reading to find out more about the two sides and the possible outcomes of the match.

Club America - Coming off a Win Against Cruz Azul (WWDWW)

Moving forward in the matchup, CF America is coming off a win against Cruz Azul (1-3), in which Alex Zendejas and Henry Martin scored goals. Diego Valdes and Jonathan Rodriguez were also in the spotlight for providing timely assists. With 61% possession and an accurate passing percentage of 93%, Club America is likely to continue dominating by striking goals and playing aggressively. In the last five matches played, Club America has won four and drawn a fixture. Talking about the scoring, Club America has scored 13 goals, averaging 2.60 goals per game. On the other hand, the conceding average is 1.2 goals per game. When playing at home, Club America defeated Monterrey (2-1) in the last outing. With Henry Martin leading the goal-scoring tally with 13 goals scored and Diego Valdes with 5 assists, Club America is likely to continue playing with an attacking approach. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Club America

Malagon (GK), Fuentes, Caceres, Reyes, Layun, Fidalgo, Zendejas, Sanchez, Rodriguez, Valdes & Martin

Pumas UNAM - Surviving for Making it to the Playoffs (WWLLL)

Under the command of Antonio Mohamed, Pumas UNAM is likely to make it into the playoffs. Pumas UNAM is coming off a win against Deportivo Toluca (3-1), in which Juan Dinenno, Cesar Huerta, and Eduardo Salvio scored goals. With two back-to-back wins in the last five matches played, Pumas UNAM is likely to give Club America a tough time in the middle. With 6 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, averaging 1.20 goals per game. Moreover, in three of the last five matches, Pumas UNAM has failed to score and lost in clean sheets. However, the last 2 wins came with a margin of 2 goals. With Pumas UNAM improving with every matchday, a draw in the upcoming contest could secure a spot in the top 12 standings. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Pumas UNAM

Gonzalez (GK), Bennevendo, Ortiz, Freire, Reyes, Rivas, Caicedo, Huerta, del Prete, Salvio & Dinneno

Expert Betting Tips

With Club America starting as superiors, the matchup is likely to get both sides looking to dominate and score maximum goals. With Club America playing at home, I am predicting Club America to score 2 or more goals. On the other hand, the visitors have a striking average of 1.20 goals, which makes them likely to score as well. Therefore, both teams are likely to score. 

• Club America to Win for 1.44
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.19
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.61