MEXICO CITY (Interstat) — A resurgent Puebla side, fresh off a midweek victory in Greece, returns to Liga MX action Saturday to host an Atlético San Luis team riding high after a statement win of its own.

The Week 6 clash at Estadio Cuauhtémoc pits two teams arriving with contrasting momentum. Puebla (1-1-3 in Liga MX play) earned a 2-1 win at AE Larisas 1964 in the Greek Super League on Wednesday. That result, however, is part of a separate campaign, as the club’s domestic form has been a struggle. In Liga MX, La Franja has managed just one win and has been shut out in three of its five matches.

Conversely, Atlético San Luis (3-0-2) is coming off a significant 2-1 home triumph over powerhouse Monterrey last Saturday, a result that solidified its strong start to the Clausura campaign. That victory followed a 1-0 win over Cruz Azul, giving San Luis six points from its last two league outings. The visitors will look to avenge a 1-0 home loss to Puebla from Feb. 28 in the reverse fixture of this season.

Statistical projections present a split decision. Interstat’s game simulator predicts a 1-1 draw. However, the same outlet’s ELO rating system heavily favors the hosts, giving Puebla an 85.20% probability to win.

The matchup presents a tactical contrast. Puebla, under manager Eduardo Arce, will seek to translate its recent scoring touch from abroad to the domestic stage. For San Luis, manager Gustavo Leal will rely on a defense that has conceded just three goals in its last four Liga MX matches, and an attack that has shown potency, including a 4-1 rout of Mazatlán in March.

Atlético San Luis faces a congested schedule, with a visit to Toluca slated for Sunday, April 12, just 24 hours after this contest.

Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. local time at Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla, Mexico.