Pumas UNAM vs Club América: predicted lineups and how both teams are coming into the game

We are close to another edition of the Derby of the Capital City where we will see Pumas UNAM vs Club América, and here are the predicted lineups and how both teams will arrive to the match. 

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Pumas UNAM vs Saprissa: Universitarios take revenge on the Monstruo and go after Club America

The two teams are coming into the clásico in very different ways: the Universitarios are coming into the game on a high after beating Saprissa in the CONCACAF Champions League, while the Aguilas are coming off a string of defeats in the tournament. 

Predicted lineups

Predicted Pumas UNAM lineup

Goalkeeper: Julio González

Defenders: Ricardo Galindo, Palermo Ortiz, Alan Mozo and Efraín Velarde

Midfielders: Higor Meritao, Sebastián Saucedo and Leonel López

Forwards: Washington Corozo, Rogéiro de Oliveira and Juan Dinenno

Club América's Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Guillermo Ochoa

Defenders: Bruno Valdez, Jorge Meré, Luis Fuentes and Jorge Sánchez

Midfielders: Jonathan dos Santos and Richard Sánchez

Wingers: Juan Otero, Roger Martínez, Diego Valdés

Forwards: Federico Viñas

How are both teams coming into the Derby of the Capital City?

Pumas UNAM has just taken revenge for the elimination it suffered at the hands of Saprissa in the CONCACAF Champions League in 2005 and in Liga MX, they have accumulated 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats.

Santiago Solari's Aguilas, on the other hand, are in the doldrums as they have just one win, one draw and four defeats in six rounds of Liga MX 2022 and are currently in 16th place in the general table.

Below is a summary of how both clubs have fared in their last 5 Liga MX 2022 matches.

Comparison of the best scorers of each team

Below is a comparison of each team's top scorers, as well as a player-by-player comparison.