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It's a do-or-die game for Las Águilas against one of their bitter rivals from the Mexican top-flight. Will their under-fire boss save his job with a win?

One of the most intense rivalries in the Mexican top-flight will add one more chapter to its record book this Saturday, when América make the cross-town trip to face Pumas UNAM in a game that could have serious consequences for at least one of these teams.

Pumas enter this match with the golden opportunity to hand América a killer blow in their options to make the playoffs, and while at it, a loss for los Azulcremas would most likely see their boss getting fired. As of now, América has shown poor form in the competition, and their 16th place in the league has caused their main execs to think about Santiago Solari's future. Rumors circling the team suggest that a loss here would be the end of Solari's tenure with Las Águilas, and Pumas will want to be the team to deliver the killer blow.

The blue and gold side have had a busy schedule in the competition, which saw them beat Saprissa in the CONCACAF Champions League with a 4-1 score last Wednesday. Their last league game concluded in a goalless draw against defending champions Atlas, while their most recent home game concluded with a 2-1 win over León.

On the other hand, América's form has been massively disappointing. The most winning team in Liga MX has only been able to collect one victory in the tournament, which came away from home against Santos. Their most recent game concluded with a 3-1 defeat at home against Pachuca, while their last away clash saw them being beaten by Mazatlán with a 2-1 score.

The rivalry between these teams has been well documented over the years, with lots of title matches and playoff meetings between these clubs. Nevertheless, the stakes seem to be higher this time with Solari's job on the line. Will América's Argentine coach survive the weekend, or will Pumas claim a confidence-boosting win ahead of quite a busy schedule?

Let's have a look at some of the key aspects of this game before its kickoff.

Pumas vs América - Who's in and who's out?

Pumas - Injured: Nicolás Freire, Marco García, Cristian Batoccio, Carlos Gutiérrez, Alek Álvarez, Jorge Ruvalcaba.

América - Injured: Pedro Aquino, Henry Martín.

Pumas vs América - Head-to-head stats

Pumas defeated América 3-1 in their most recent meeting. That match ended América's title hopes in the Quarterfinals of the Apertura 2021 tournament on November 27, 2021.
América have earned two draws and one win in their last three away games against Pumas. The last one of those took place on November 24, 2021 in the aforementioned quarterfinals.
Pumas have not beaten América playing as hosts since February 17, 2019. That game ended with a one-nil win for the blue and gold side.
América have kept three clean sheets in their last four games against Pumas.
There have been four draws in the last seven matches between these teams.
Pumas' coach Andrés Lillini will face América for the sixth time in his career. His record so far shows one win, two draws, and two losses.
América's coach Santiago Solari will be gunning for his third win against Pumas after five games.