Mazatlán vs Pumas UNAM: Crucial Match for Liguilla Spot in Liga MX Apertura 2024

The highly anticipated match between Mazatlán FC and Pumas UNAM is set to take place on November 9, 2024, as part of the Jornada 17 of the Liga MX Apertura 2024. This encounter is pivotal for Pumas UNAM, who are striving to secure the fourth place in the general standings and thereby gain direct access to the Liguilla, the playoffs of the Mexican first division football league.

Pumas UNAM, currently in sixth position with 28 points, come into this match with a strong recent performance, having won their last game 2-0 against Querétaro and drawing 0-0 against Guadalajara. They aim to build on this momentum to ensure their spot in the Liguilla.

Mazatlán FC, on the other hand, is in 15th position with 14 points and has been struggling in their recent matches. Despite their elimination from the tournament, Mazatlán seeks to end their participation in the Apertura 2024 with a dignified performance. Their last few matches have been lackluster, with a 0-0 draw against León, a 5-0 loss to América, and a 0-0 draw against Santos Laguna.

The match will be held at the Estadio El Encanto in Mazatlán, Mexico, and is scheduled to start at 21:00 hours Central Mexico Time (CMT), which is 10:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) and 7:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). Fans can watch the game on various channels including Vix Premium, Amazon Prime Video, Fox Sports, and Azteca 7.

Historically, Pumas UNAM have had the upper hand in this fixture, with three wins and five draws in their last eight meetings. The most recent encounter ended in a 4-0 victory for Pumas at El Encanto.

The probable lineups for the match include key players such as González, Escoboza, and Benedetti for Mazatlán FC, and Gil Alcalá, Pablo Bennevendo, and Guillermo Martínez for Pumas UNAM.