América vs Puebla: How to Watch, Live Stream, Kick-Off Time & Team News
Following their Leagues Cup quarter-finals exit, Club America will turn their focus to Liga MX as Aguilas play hosts to Puebla at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes on Saturday.
América is ahead of Puebla by two points on the Apertura standings table despite the latter playing an extra game. La Franja faced a 1-2 loss to Monterrey last weekend.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to Watch and Live Stream
In the US, the Liga MX match between Club America and Puebla will be available to watch and stream online live through Fubo (sign up for a free 7-day trial), DirecTV Stream, Univision, TUDN and ViX (with Sling TV).
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.
Kick-Off Time
The Liga MX match between Club America and Puebla will be played at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City, Mexico.
It will kick off at 8:05 pm PT / 11:05 pm ET on Saturday, August 24, in the United States (US).
Team News
Club America
Kevin Alvarez, Igor Lichnovsky, Rodrigo Aguirre and Alejandro Zendejas are the injury absentees for the home side, while Javairo Dilrosun remains a doubt due to a thigh problem.
On loan from Leon, Jose Ivan Rodrigues would partner captain Henry Martin in attack.
Club America possible XI: Malagon; Reyes, Caceres, Juarez, Borja; Fidalgo, Dos Santos, Sanchez; Valdes; Martin, J. Rodriguez.
Puebla
While Lucas Cavallini is ruled out with an ACL injury, Facundo Waller is doubtful due to a muscle problem.
Chivas loanee Santiago Ormeno will start upfront for the visitors.
Puebla possible XI: Jimenez; Ferrareis, Gularte, Orona, Olmedo, Angulo; Castillo, P. Gonzalez, De Buen, Herrera; Ormeno.
Head-to-Head
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Club America and Puebla across all competitions.
Match Prediction
Coming off a victory over FC Juarez, CF America will face off against Puebla FC, who just lost to CF Monterrey, on Saturday. For our prediction on this matchup, read on.
Betting Tips
Rather than back Club América to win, we’re going to take the -108 that the favourites overcome -1.5 on the Asian Handicap against Club Puebla. This means we need them to oblige with a victory of two goals or more.
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The bookies make it a 51.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
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Club América have short betting odds to win and they’re overwhelming -238 favourites for this Liga MX clash. This means the bookies give them a 70% chance of winning the game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Puebla are trading at +650.
The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with Yes and No evenly-matched.
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Team News & Match Preview
It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Club América vs Puebla team news.
The Liga MX squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.
We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.
Key Club América vs Puebla league stats:
- Club América might enjoy a comfortable win and we’re going to have an Asian Handicap wager. Take the favourites off -1.5 at odds of -108 to claim a convincing victory in this Liga MX match.
- Club América won their last game 2-1. This was a road win against Juárez at Estadio Benito Juarez. They enjoyed 58% possession and had four shots on target, while Henry Martin and Rodrigo Aguirre each scored one goal.
- Puebla have lost back-to-back games. They were recently beaten at home to Monterrey by a 2-1 scoreline at Estadio Cuahutehmoc. They had 40% possession and three shots on goal, while Santiago Ormeno found the net.
- Club América have beaten Club Puebla in the last two games. They won 3-0 at Estadio Azteca and triumphed 2-1 at Estadio Cuahutehmoc. In the past 10 meetings between these teams, there has been three draws. Club América have won seven games and Club Puebla zero.
- Club América have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts. They have averaged 53.1% possession and 3.5 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.8 goals from 3.6 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 5.7 corners.
- Top scorer Henry Martin has found the net 6 times, with Javairo Dilrosun and Julian Quinones getting 2 apiece. Henry Martin is the top assists maker with 3.
- Club Puebla have 1 victory, 8 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 7.9 attempts, 3.7 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. They average 43.2% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against them, while 2.2 goals have been conceded from 5.0 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts.
- Lucas Daniel Cavallini got 4 goals, Alberto Herrera notched 2, while Santiago Ormeno and two other players scored 1. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Efrain Orona, Sebastian Olmedo and Miguel Angel Sansores who have all made 1.
- Club América (confirmed lineup): Luis Malagon, Dagoberto Espinoza, Nestor Araujo, Sebastian Caceres, Cristian Borja, Richard Sanchez, Jonathan dos Santos, Erick Sanchez, Diego Valdes, Brian Rodriguez, Henry Martin.
- Club Puebla (confirmed lineup): Miguel Ponce Jimenez, Emanuel Gularte, Sebastian Olmedo, Efrain Orona, Gustavo Ferrareis, Brayan Angulo, Raul Castillo, Diego De Buen, Pablo Gonzalez, Alberto Herrera, Santiago Ormeno.
Conclusion
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