Pachuca and Pumas Face Off in Crucial Play-in Match

Pachuca, Mexico — In an important Play-In match of the Liga MX, Pachuca will face Pumas on November 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM local time at Estadio Hidalgo.

This encounter marks a decisive moment for both teams as they seek to advance in the playoffs. Pachuca, led by new coach Esteban Solari, aims to bounce back from a disappointing performance against Santos Laguna in the final regular season match. They finished ninth in the standings with 22 points.

On the other hand, Pumas enters the match riding a wave of momentum after defeating Cruz Azul in their last game, securing the tenth position with 21 points. Despite their recent win, they face challenges as several key players, including Keylor Navas, Álvaro Angulo, and Pedro Vite, will arrive with limited rest after international duty.

Notably, Pumas’s player Solo will be unavailable due to a suspension for accumulating yellow cards. Coach Efraín Juárez will need to adjust his lineup, relying on players like Alan Medina, typically a midfielder, to take on the role of a forward.

Historically, Pachuca has an edge with a stronger home record, boasting a 50% chance of victory, while Pumas has only a 28.5% chance to win. The stakes are high, as both teams aim for a place in the next round of the competition. The atmosphere at Estadio Hidalgo is expected to be intense as both teams fight for survival in the Apertura 2025.