Second-from-bottom Puebla play host to ninth-place Pumas UNAM at the Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Liga MX on Friday night.
The hosts have been unable to kick-start their campaign despite being eight games into the new Liga MX season. With just one win and five points under their account, they are languishing in 17th, only one-point above rock-bottom Necaxa.
It has been a dismal start to the season for head coach Ricardo Carbajal, who replaced Eduardo Arce earlier this year. Los Camoteros will look to arrest their slump in form when ninth-place Pumas come to Town, relying on home advantage.
Pumas, meanwhile, come into this encounter off the back of a thrilling 3-2 victory against second-place Atletico San Luis 3-2 at home. They look to be on the right path, and have pocketed 12 points from eight games (3W, 3D, 2L), level on points with Toluca and Atlas.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Puebla vs Pumas kick-off time
| Date: | September 22, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 11:10pm ET/ 8:10pm PT |
| Venue: | Estadio Cuauhtemoc |
The game between Puebla and Pumas will be played at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc on Friday, September 22, 2023. Kick-off is at 11.10pm ET for fans in the US.
How to watch Puebla vs Pumas online - TV channels & live streams
The fixture will be shown live on fuboTV and TUDN in the United States. Match highlights will be shown on these platforms and the clubs' official YouTube channels after the full-time whistle. Live updates can be accessed here on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Puebla team news
Puebla coach Carbajal was fuming at his players' lack of desire to get the three points in last week’s Liga MX outing. With Oscar Manzanarez sent off in the sixth minute, Queretaro virtually handed the three points to Puebla on a silver platter.
However, Puebla failed to make chances count, and eventually Los Gallos Blancos equalized late in the stoppage time to steal a point at the death.
Nevertheless, there are no fresh injury concerns for the host ahead of their Liga MX clash against Pumas this Friday, and Carbajal could stick with the same XI that drew against Queretaro, seeking a positive response from his players.
Centre-forward Guillermo Martinez will be relied upon to provide the goods in the final third for Puebla, having bagged two goals and an assist from eight league outings so far.
Puebla possible XI: Rodriguez; Gustavo, Pereira, Silva, Angulo; Velasco, Diaz, De Buen, Alvarez; Martinez, Barragan
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Rodriguez, Licona |
| Defenders: | Gustavo, Pereira, Silva, Angulo, de los Santos, García |
| Midfielders: | Diaz, De Buen, Carabajal, Waller, Zavala |
| Forwards: | Martinez, Barragan, Alvarez, Velasco, Sánchez, Naranjo |
Pumas team news
There are no fresh injury concerns in the Pumas camp and coach Mohamed will be looking to field his strongest possible lineup against Puebla. Juan Dinenno, Gabriel Fernandez and Cesar Huerta have been the shining lights in attack for UNAM, with three goals each.
Pumas possible XI: Gonzalez; Reyes, Natan, Magallan, Aldrete; Salvio, Lopez, Caicedo, Huerta; Fernandez, del Prete
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | González, Alcalá |
| Defenders: | Bennevendo, Galindo, Magallán, Nathan, Monroy, Aldrete, Ergas, Ortiz |
| Midfielders: | Molina, Salvio, Gutiérrez, Rivas, Caicedo, Trigos |
| Forwards: | Dinenno, Huerta, Fernández, Del Prete |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 5/3/23 | Pumas 2-4 Puebla | Liga MX |
| 24/9/22 | Puebla 2-1 Pumas | Liga MX |
| 6/8/22 | Puebla 0-0 Pumas | Liga MX |
| 9/4/22 | Puebla 2-2 Pumas | Liga MX |
| 22/8/21 | Pumas 2-0 Puebla | Liga MX |