Pumas and América will clash once again on Sunday, May 10, during the quarter-finals of the Clausura 2026 tournament in Liga MX. The match will take place at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, a venue where América has previously achieved positive results to advance in knockout stages. However, the Pumas are hopeful about securing a spot in the semifinals.
Team Updates and Player Conditions
Pumas will only be missing Memo Martínez due to his call-up to the Mexican national team. In contrast, América faces significant player losses. Colombian Cristian Borja and Uruguayan Sebastián Cáceres suffered injuries during the first leg at Estadio Azteca, adding to their injury woes.
First Leg Recap
- Juninho Vieira opened the scoring for Pumas.
- Isaías Violante quickly equalized the match.
- Goals from Uriel Antuna and Jordan Carrillo gave Pumas a 3-1 lead.
- América responded with two penalties converted by Henry Martín and Alejandro Zendejas, resulting in a 3-3 draw.
Match Predictions by AI
Google’s Gemini AI predicts that the Pumas will advance to the next round with a narrow victory. The expected outcome is based on both teams’ performances and conditions leading into the match.
Regular Season Performance
The Estadio Olímpico Universitario has been a stronghold for Pumas, who lost only once in the regular season, against the reigning champions, Toluca. They recorded five victories and three draws at home.
Implications for the Upcoming Match
América is under pressure to win, but their depleted roster may hinder their chances. Pumas could exploit this by executing counter-attacks and capitalizing on any lapses in defense from their opponents.
Final Prediction: Pumas 2-1 América (Aggregate: 5-4).
