How to watch today's Pachuca vs Pumas Liga MX game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Pachuca will host Pumas UNAM on Thursday at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo in a crucial Liga MX Apertura Play-In stage match.

This knockout clash is expected to be highly competitive as both teams are seeking to secure a playoff spot after a season marked by inconsistent form. Pachuca have struggled with consistency, losing five of their last 10 games, but showing the ability to surprise at home. Pumas UNAM have also faced challenges, grappling with key injuries and suspensions, but their attacking potential remains a critical factor in this matchup. For fans eager to catch the Pachuca vs Pumas Liga MX clash, finding the right streaming service is crucial. As you prepare to enjoy the match, it's also a great time to explore betting opportunities. If you're considering placing a wager, you might want to check out the bet365 promo code, which can offer you some exciting benefits. Whether you're a seasoned bettor or new to the scene, having access to promotional codes can enhance your betting experience while you enjoy the thrilling action on the field.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more. 

How to watch Pachuca vs Pumas online - TV channels & live streams

	DirecTV Stream	Watch here
	TUDN	Watch here

The match will be shown live on DirecTV and TUDN in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.

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Pachuca vs Club Universidad Nacional kick-off time

Liga MX - Apertura Play-In Stage

Estadio Miguel Hidalgo

The match will be played on Thursday at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo, with kick-off at 8 pm ET for fans in the US. 

Team news & squads

Pachuca vs Club Universidad Nacional lineups

Pachuca

4-2-3-1

Formation

5-4-1

CUN

25

C. Moreno

4

Eduardo Bauermann

12

B. Garcia

2

S. Barreto

3

A. Aceves

29

Kenedy

5

P. Pedraza

11

O. Idrissi

23

L. Quinones

26

A. Bautista

10

E. Valencia

1

K. Navas

13

P. Monroy

77

A. Angulo

5

R. Duarte

6

Nathan Silva

2

P. Bennevendo

8

J. Caicedo

22

A. Medina

7

R. Lopez

17

J. Ruvalcaba

30

S. Lopez

5-4-1

CUN

PAC

-Line up

• 25

  C. Moreno

• 4

  Eduardo Bauermann

• 12

  B. Garcia

• 2

  S. Barreto

• 3

  A. Aceves

• 29

  Kenedy

  40’, 55’

  58’

• 5

  P. Pedraza

• 11

  O. Idrissi

  55’

  77’

• 23

  L. Quinones

  77’

• 26

  A. Bautista

  87’

• 10

  E. Valencia

  33’

  57’

Substitutes

• 31

  J. Eulogio

• 8

  V. Guzman

• 14

  C. Sanchez

• 18

  A. Dominguez Figueroa

  58’

• 99

  J. Cadiz

  57’

• 15

  I. Luna

  77’

• 32

  G. Togni

• 41

  W. Carvalho

  87’

• 13

  J. Berlanga

• 185

  A. Contreras

  77’

Manager

• J. Lozano

CUN

-Line up

• 1

  K. Navas

• 13

  P. Monroy

  45’ + 2’

  46’

• 77

  A. Angulo

• 5

  R. Duarte

• 6

  Nathan Silva

• 2

  P. Bennevendo

• 8

  J. Caicedo

  85’

• 22

  A. Medina

  63’

• 7

  R. Lopez

  84’

• 17

  J. Ruvalcaba

• 30

  S. Lopez

  46’

Substitutes

• 20

  S. Trigos

  63’

  90’

• 263

  A. Morales

• 215

  A. Azuaje

• 258

  E. Villasenor

  85’

• 35

  P. Lara

• 246

  S. Garcia

  84’

• 26

  A. Rico

  46’

• 45

  P. Vite

  46’

  65’

• 201

  G. Serralde

Manager

• E. Juarez

Pachuca team news

Pachuca enter this game without significant injury concerns, maintaining a relatively stable lineup. Their home record shows an average of 0.88 goals per game, and they have a history of tight contests against Pumas.

The team will focus on leveraging home advantage and defensive discipline to counter Pumas’ attacking threats.

Club Universidad Nacional team news

Pumas will miss star forward José Juan Macías due to an ACL injury that sidelines him for the rest of the season.

Midfielders Adalberto Carrasquilla and Aaron Ramsey will also be missing, further complicating Pumas’ lineup. Ramsey terminated his contract and left Mexico after his dog went missing,

Form

Head-to-Head Record

PAC

Last 5 matches

CUN

2

Wins

0

Draws

3

Wins

• Club Universidad Nacional

  2

  -

  3

  Pachuca

• Pachuca

  2

  -

  1

  Club Universidad Nacional

• Club Universidad Nacional

  2

  -

  0

  Pachuca

• Pachuca

  0

  -

  0

  Club Universidad Nacional

• Club Universidad Nacional

  3

  -

  1

  Pachuca

6

Goals scored

8

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

Useful links

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