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

With just five rounds left in the Apertura campaign, the Liga MX playoff race is heating up to a boil. Sunday's clash between Pumas UNAMand Chivas Guadalajarahas all the makings of a season-defining showdown, as both sides scrap to stay above the postseason cutoff.

Separated by a single point, Pumas currently sit eighth and Chivas ninth, but the margin for error is razor-thin. Just three points separate Chivas from 13th place, a drop that would see them tumble out of the playoff picture entirely.

In short, every kick, tackle, and counter this weekend could make or break their playoff dreams. Expect sparks to fly at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario when these two proud clubs lock horns with their seasons hanging in the balance.

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

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

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In the United States (US), the Liga MX match between Pumas and Chivas will be available to watch and stream online live through Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Univision, TUDN,ViX and CBSSN.

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Pumas vs Chivas kick-off time

Liga MX - Apertura

Olimpico Universitario

The Liga MX match between Pumas and Chivas will be played at Olimpico Universitario in Mexico City, Mexico.

It will kick off at 6:00 pm PT / 9:00 pm ET on Sunday, October 5, in the US.

Team news & squads

Club Universidad Nacional vs CD Guadalajara lineups

Club Universidad Nacional

4-2-3-1

Formation

5-4-1

CDG

1

K. Navas

6

Nathan Silva

2

P. Bennevendo

215

A. Azuaje

77

A. Angulo

8

J. Caicedo

45

P. Vite

17

J. Ruvalcaba

22

A. Medina

28

A. Carrasquilla

11

J. Macias

1

J. Rangel

5

B. Gonzalez

17

L. Romo

28

F. Gonzalez

21

J. Castillo

37

R. Ledezma

19

D. Campillo

6

O. Govea

10

E. Alvarez

226

S. Sandoval

34

A. Gonzalez

5-4-1

CDG

CUN

-Line up

• 1

  K. Navas

• 6

  Nathan Silva

• 2

  P. Bennevendo

• 215

  A. Azuaje

• 77

  A. Angulo

• 8

  J. Caicedo

• 45

  P. Vite

  48’

• 17

  J. Ruvalcaba

  90’ + 6’

• 22

  A. Medina

  70’

• 28

  A. Carrasquilla

  81’

• 11

  J. Macias

  70’

Substitutes

• 15

  U. Rivas

• 26

  A. Rico

• 5

  R. Duarte

• 13

  P. Monroy

• 7

  R. Lopez

  70’

• 20

  S. Trigos

  70’

• 30

  S. Lopez

  81’

• 181

  M. Paul

Manager

• E. Juarez

CDG

-Line up

• 1

  J. Rangel

• 5

  B. Gonzalez

  53’

  90’

• 17

  L. Romo

• 28

  F. Gonzalez

  87’

• 21

  J. Castillo

  82’

• 37

  R. Ledezma

  82’

• 19

  D. Campillo

• 6

  O. Govea

  32’

• 10

  E. Alvarez

  55’

  82’

• 226

  S. Sandoval

  65’

• 34

  A. Gonzalez

  55’

Substitutes

• 29

  T. Wilke

• 7

  C. Cowell

  82’

• 23

  D. Aguirre

  82’

  90’

• 24

  M. Gomez

  82’

• 13

  O. Whalley

• 11

  I. Brizuela

• 14

  J. Hernandez

• 3

  G. Sepulveda

  87’

• 9

  A. Pulido

• 4

  M. Tapias

  65’

Manager

• G. Milito

Pumas team news

As for Pumas, they're looking to steady the ship after a few rough outings on the road, including forgettable trips to Club America and Juarez. The silver lining? The Estadio Olimpico Universitario has been a fortress of sorts, with Pumas dropping just one of their five home fixtures. 

And their defense looks more resilient now, thanks to the additions of Aaron Ramsey and Pedro Vite, who've added both grit and composure to the back line. Throw in the experience of Keylor Navas between the sticks, and Pumas suddenly look a much tougher nut to crack.

Chivas team news

For a club with Chivas Guadalajara's pedigree, this season has been a bit of a mixed bag. The flashes of brilliance are there, just not often enough. Still, there's a sense that things are beginning to click. The recent run, with two wins in their last four, included a statement victory in the Clasico Nacional against Club America, a result that breathed fresh life into their playoff chase. Much of their attacking spark has come from Armando Gonzalez, who’s quietly pieced together a solid campaign with five goals to his name.

Chivas will have to dig deep this weekend, with Pumas UNAM standing in their path and a long list of absentees to navigate. Leonardo Sepulveda, Javier Hernandez, Daniel Aguirre, Erik Gutierrez, Alan Mozo, Roberto Alvarado, and Bryan Gonzalez are all sidelined, a nightmare scenario for any manager at this stage of the season. That injury pile-up could open the door for Cade Cowell, the American forward who's endured a rocky start to life in Guadalajara.

With just one goal in 11 appearances, he's yet to justify the early hype, but this could be his golden chance to turn the tide. With minutes up for grabs, Cowell has no better stage to reignite his confidence than a matchup that could shape Chivas' playoff destiny.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

CUN

Last 5 matches

CDG

1

Win

1

Draw

3

Wins

• Club Universidad Nacional

  0

  -

  1

  CD Guadalajara

• CD Guadalajara

  0

  -

  0

  Club Universidad Nacional

• CD Guadalajara

  3

  -

  1

  Club Universidad Nacional

• Club Universidad Nacional

  3

  -

  0

  CD Guadalajara

• CD Guadalajara

  1

  -

  0

  Club Universidad Nacional

4

Goals scored

5

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

1/5

Standings

Useful links

• Latest betting updates
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• Pumas team page
• Chivas team page
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