The upcoming match in the Liga MX, Clausura, scheduled to be held at the Estadio Olimpico Universitario stadium in Mexico on Saturday, April 12, 2025, promises to be an exciting contest between Pumas UNAM and FC Juárez. Analyzing the recent encounters between these teams reveals that Pumas UNAM have had the upper hand, securing victories in 2 out of their last 3 head-to-head clashes, while FC Juárez managed just one win and saw no draws. Notably, the last meeting on July 18, 2024, concluded with Pumas UNAM defeating Juárez 2-1 away from home.

When you delve into the performance metrics from that encounter, Pumas UNAM slightly edged out FC Juárez in terms of ball possession at 51% to 49%. Additionally, Pumas UNAM recorded 12 total shots compared to Juárez's 11, indicating a marginally more offensive approach. The home team demonstrated superior goalkeeping, making four saves, compared to Juárez's two. However, FC Juárez earned more corner kicks at five against Pumas UNAM's four. Both teams have been equally competitive in terms of passes, with Pumas UNAM registering 390 and FC Juárez managing 373. The defensive statistics reveal a stark contrast with Pumas making 25 tackles, a significant count over Juárez’s 13. Free kicks were more frequent for Juárez at 17 compared to Pumas UNAM's nine, accompanied by four yellow cards to Juárez, in comparison to Pumas' three.

In their most recent domestic performances, Pumas UNAM stand at position 12 whereas FC Juárez holds a higher rank at 8. Pumas UNAM enters this matchup with positive momentum after a 2-0 win over LD Alajuelense. Conversely, FC Juárez is coming off a 2-2 draw with CF Pachuca. Looking at individual performances, Pumas UNAM will rely on their top scorer, I. Pussetto, who has netted four goals this season. Meanwhile, J. L. Rodríguez, with two assists, emerges as a crucial playmaker for Juárez, suggesting that both players will require careful monitoring from the opposition defense.

Examining player ratings further underscores the competitiveness of this fixture: for Pumas UNAM, notable players include Adalberto Carrasquilla and Ignacio Pussetto with a rating of 7.1, and Pablo Lara at 7.06. FC Juárez showcases top performers such as José Luis Rodríguez at 7.18, alongside Madson de Souza Silva and Carlos Salcedo, both holding a rating of 7.1. Throughout the season, Pumas UNAM has achieved an average possession rate of 47.1%, slightly higher than Juárez's 44.9%. Regarding corner kicks, Pumas averages 5.3 per match, compared to Juárez's 4.2.

When considering disciplinary actions, Pumas UNAM have accrued 30 yellow cards, alongside a single red card and penalty conceded, slightly more than Juárez, who have received 27 yellow cards but no reds or penalties against them. Based on these statistics and recent form, Pumas UNAM appears to have the edge over FC Juárez for this upcoming encounter, poised to capitalize on their previous successes and current performance dynamics.