Overview
- Cruz Azul leads with 35 points and will finish first with a victory over Pumas, locking in the No. 1 seed.
- Toluca and América are level on 34 points and meet head-to-head, with the winner able to take first only if Cruz Azul does not win, and Toluca holding the goal-difference edge.
- Tigres must defeat Atlético de San Luis and also need Cruz Azul to drop points and the Toluca–América match to produce no winner to have a shot at first place.
- Pumas occupy 10th and must win to stay in the reclassification zone, adding urgency to their visit.
- Cruz Azul coach Nicolás Larcamón said he will not rest starters for fear of injuries, stressing a full-focus approach to closing the regular season as leaders.