PREVIEW: Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM

MEXICO CITY (Interstat) — Pachuca hosts Pumas UNAM on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in a Liga MX clash that pits two clubs trending in opposite directions.

Pachuca enters the match after a 3-1 loss at Tijuana on Wednesday, April 22, snapping a four-game unbeaten streak. The Tuzos had posted wins over Tigres UANL (2-1 on April 19), Monterrey (3-1 on April 18) and Santos Laguna (4-2 on April 11), along with a 1-1 draw at Guadalajara on April 11. Their recent form has been built on scoring depth, with four goals in three of their last six matches.

Pumas UNAM comes in after a 4-2 victory over FC JJK Jyvaskyla on Tuesday in international play. The win extended a strong run: Pumas have won five of their last six league matches, including a 2-0 result at Atletico San Luis on April 17, a 3-2 win at Puebla on April 15 and a 3-1 victory at home against Mazatlan on April 12. Their only loss in league play since early April was a 1-0 defeat at Monterrey on April 11. The club has shown resilience, rallying for a 2-2 draw at Guadalajara on April 5.

Head to head, the teams have split their two most recent meetings. Pumas won the last encounter, beating Pachuca 3-1 on Nov. 20, 2025. Pachuca won the prior match 3-2 at Pumas on July 20. The series has been competitive, with both sides finding the net in each of the past five meetings.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, reflecting the clubs’ balanced recent form. Pachuca will lean on its attack, which has scored multiple goals in seven of its last eight games. Pumas will rely on a defense that has allowed more than one goal only once in its last six matches.

Kickoff is set for Saturday evening. The game will be broadcast on Liga MX platforms and select international outlets.