Well, slap my head and call me silly, but isn't this a hoot. Pachuca, favored by the bookies, and I can't blame them. Past match-ups have been mixed, but, dear Pachuca has edged out Pumas UNAM recently. Just picked their pocket back in February 2025, they did.
Both teams' records this season. Ah well, don't blink or you might miss it, because there isn't exactly a vast ocean to wade through there. But let me tell you, Pachuca coming off a nice shellacking of Monterrey might have them feeling a bit sunny, even if Club América did manage to rough them up a bit.
Meanwhile, Pumas UNAM's recent form is more mysterious than my aunt's meatloaf recipe. Just got thumped by Santos Laguna, which might leave a bit of a bitter aftertaste. Add a not-so-pretty May date with Monterrey into the mix and their spirits could be as low as a dachshund's belly.
Now, it pains me just as much as getting my fingers jammed in a car door to convince you that this isn't a walk in the park, but it seems Pachuca has a bit more mojo right now. Not predicting a shutout here, but also not seeing Pumas UNAM outrunning that favored horse called Pachuca. So hold onto your hats, folks. It's gonna be one heck of a showdown.
Albert’s Prediction: Pachuca by 1.