PUEBLA VS AMERICA - MEXICO: PRIMERA DIVISION, CLAUSURA MATCH PREVIEW
MEXICO: PRIMERA DIVISION, CLAUSURA MATCH DETAILS: PUEBLA VS AMERICA
As Puebla prepare to host America on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 04:06, this MEXICO: Primera Division, Clausura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
PUEBLA PREVIEW IN MEXICO: PRIMERA DIVISION, CLAUSURA
Puebla, currently 13th in the standings with 5 points from 6 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 4 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
AMERICA PREVIEW IN MEXICO: PRIMERA DIVISION, CLAUSURA
America, sitting 10th with 8 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 2 points from 3 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR PUEBLA VS AMERICA
Recent meetings between Puebla and America have favored America, with America claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2).
Over the past few seasons, America have held the upper hand in this matchup.
In their previous league match against Pumas, Puebla recorded a 2-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Gutierrez, Diaz, Vargas, Navarro, Moreno, Rey, Gomez, Baltazar, Velasco, Guerra, Lozano. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
America's last outing came against Guadalajara, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Malagon, Borja, Caceres, Reyes, Alvarez, dos Santos, Dourado, Rodriguez, Davila, Violante, Martin. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Looking ahead, Puebla are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Puebla and America are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR PUEBLA VS AMERICA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Puebla's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. America's games average 1.5 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 10% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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