América Faces Puebla in Crucial Liga MX Matchup Today

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO, México — The 14th round of the 2025 Liga MX Apertura tournament kicks off with a match between Club América and Puebla on Tuesday, October 21, at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes. The game is not only critical for both teams but also promises excitement and goals.

América, currently third in the standings with 27 points from 13 matches, aims to rebound from their recent 2-1 loss to Cruz Azul. Head coach Hernán Cristante’s squad is seeking its second consecutive victory after defeating Tijuana 4-3 in a thrilling match last week. This win gave Puebla a much-needed boost as they attempt to climb out of the bottom spot in the league.

Puebla is last in the table with only 8 points, but their recent performance suggests a newfound resilience. The team displayed incredible tenacity against Tijuana, coming back from behind to secure three points. Carlos Baltazar, who scored twice in that match, will be crucial in today’s game.

According to data from historical trends and AI models, América has a 71% chance of winning, while Puebla’s chances sit at only 9%. The models indicate that América could secure a comfortable victory, potentially with a scoreline of 2-0, despite Puebla’s threat from counter-attacks.

América has an impressive record against Puebla, winning 14 of the last 18 encounters, scoring 40 goals while conceding only 16. However, Puebla managed to spoil their last visit to the capital, hoping to repeat that success and achieve consecutive wins in Mexico City for the first time since 1947.

With high stakes for both teams and the added pressure of avoiding fines for poor performance, every minute will count in this match. The game is scheduled to start at 19:00 local time, and both teams will be aiming for critical points in the league.