PACHUCA, Mexico (Interstat) — A resurgent Pachuca will host an inconsistent Club Puebla in a Liga MX clash on Saturday, with both sides looking to build on midweek victories.

The match at Estadio Hidalgo pits a Pachuca squad finding its form against a Puebla side capable of both explosive offense and defensive lapses.

Pachuca (4-3-3) arrives with momentum after a 2-1 home win over Necaxa on Tuesday. That result followed a mixed run, including a notable 2-1 away victory over Tigres UANL on Feb. 20 and a disappointing 1-0 loss at Mazatlan. Their attack has shown potency, netting three goals against both Atlas and Pumas UNAM earlier in the Clausura campaign.

Club Puebla (3-4-3) is coming off its most impressive result of the season, a stunning 3-1 home win over powerhouse Tigres UANL on Wednesday. That performance highlighted their potential, which had been obscured by a 4-0 thrashing from America and a 3-2 loss to Pumas UNAM in February. Their form has been a rollercoaster, featuring a 4-4 draw with FC JJK Jyvaskyla and a 4-3 win over Tijuana earlier in the season.

The recent head-to-head history suggests a tight contest. The teams played to a 2-2 draw in Puebla last September.

A statistical projection by Interstat forecasts a 2-1 victory for the home side.

Pachuca will rely on its home-field advantage and attacking momentum. Club Puebla’s challenge will be to channel the confidence from its Tigres upset into a consistent road performance, something that has eluded them this season.

Following this match, Pachuca will visit Atletico San Luis on March 14. Club Puebla’s next fixture is at home against Necaxa on March 13.

Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. local time Saturday at Estadio Hidalgo.