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Atlas vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas Prediction, Tips & Odds

Atlas vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas

Liga MXApertura - 9
Atlas
#8 · Liga MX
DLWWL
1 - 1
Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara (56,713)
Referee: Oscar Mejia Garcia
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
#10 · Liga MX
WLDDL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.70
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.68 (implied 59.6%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 62.1% probability (an expert ratio of 1.61). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (62.1% vs 59.6%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Atlas to win against U.N.A.M. - Pumas with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Atlas currently sits in 5th place in the Liga MX standings, having accumulated 13 points from their first seven matches. Their season has been marked by a solid offensive performance, scoring 10 goals, while their defensive record shows room for improvement with 9 goals conceded. Notably, they have registered four wins, indicating a competitive edge as they aim to secure a higher playoff position. On the other hand, U.N.A.M. - Pumas finds themselves in 12th place with 8 points from six matches. Their season has been inconsistent, with two wins and three draws but no victories in their last five games, leading to a concerning form of 0 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. This trend reflects difficulties in both attack and defense, having scored 8 goals while conceding the same number. The model output suggests a win probability of 55% for Atlas, with a projected score of 2-1. One key market percentage to consider is Atlas’s strong home advantage. However, a potential caveat is Atlas's recent loss, which may impact their confidence going into the match. For a deeper understanding of our prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, which details our in-house model's analysis of expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Atlas Win43%2.34
Draw24%3.24
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win33%2.93
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6854.4%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.8850.3%

Atlas manage games at home, conceding just 1.31 goals per match. U.N.A.M. - Pumas score 1.68 on the road.

Correct Score
Atlas 1-1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas
6.1416.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
Atlas -0.3
2.0837%

Atlas have been the stronger side, winning 34% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.14
16.4%
1-0
8.07
12.4%
2-1
8.85
11.3%
0-1
9.10
11.0%
0-0
9.66
10.4%
1-2
10.20
9.8%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 16.4% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Atlas
-0.0
1.68
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
+0.0
2.13
Atlas
-0.3
2.08
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
+0.3
2.50
Atlas
-1.5
4.50
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
+1.5
6.00

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Atlas are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Atlas vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
2.313.142.991.871.861.662.06
Betfair
2.303.402.881.851.851.652.10
Pinnacle
2.403.323.171.941.94
SBO
2.363.122.731.941.90
William Hill
2.252.902.901.702.00
Bet365
2.383.402.901.901.901.702.05
1xBet
2.333.143.021.871.861.662.09
Betano
2.423.302.901.951.911.702.07
BetVictor
2.303.402.901.841.831.672.05

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
90.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
73.5%
Over 2.5 Goals
49.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
29.4%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XAtlas or Draw
67%1.37
12Atlas or U.N.A.M. - Pumas
76%1.30
X2Draw or U.N.A.M. - Pumas
58%1.54

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (U.N.A.M. - Pumas leads 3-1)
1 Atlas6 Draw3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas
08 Feb
Atlas
2-2
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
Aug 25
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
1-0
Atlas
Liga MX
Jan 25
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
0-0
Atlas
Liga MX
Aug 24
Atlas
2-1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
Feb 24
Atlas
0-0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
Nov 23
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
3-0
Atlas
Liga MX
Feb 23
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
2-2
Atlas
Liga MX
Sept 22
Atlas
0-0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
Feb 22
Atlas
0-0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
Dec 21
Atlas
0-1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX

In the last 10 matches between Atlas and U.N.A.M. - Pumas, Atlas has won 1, there have been 6 draws, and U.N.A.M. - Pumas has won 3. The majority of these encounters have been tightly contested, with a significant number of matches ending in draws, indicating a balanced rivalry. Notably, the scorelines have often been low-scoring, with five matches finishing 0-0. U.N.A.M. - Pumas has not achieved a win against Atlas since their last meeting in 2026, which may reflect a competitive dynamic. Overall, the head-to-head record suggests a closely matched contest rather than a lopsided affair.

Liga MX Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Guadalajara Chivas
8521156917
WWDWW
2
Toluca
75111761116
WWWDW
3
Club America
7511156916
LWWWW
4
Cruz Azul
85031614215
WWWLL
5
Club Queretaro
7412107313
WWLDW
6
Club Tijuana
7412108213
LWLWD
8
Atlas
84131214-213
LDLWW
10
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
83231112-111
LWLDD
16
Atletico San Luis
7133813-56
LWDLD
17
Santos Laguna
8116613-74
WLDLL
18
FC Juarez
8008423-190
LLLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
AtlasHome
1W1D2L
4 playedGF 4 · GA 71.00 pts/game
U.N.A.M. - PumasAway
2W0D2L
4 playedGF 7 · GA 71.50 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
AtlasU.N.A.M. - Pumas
1Goals p.g.1.68
1.31Goals conceded p.g.1.32
34%Clean sheets29%
34%Win rate44%
2.31Avg goals in match3
1.10xG per game0.96
0.05xGA per game-0.13
54%Possession %46%
4.1Shots on target / game3.8
4.5Corners per game5.2
Atlas
Recent Form

Atlas have won 4 of their last 17 matches at home, drawing 6 and losing 7. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Atlante FC 1-1 and lost to Club Queretaro 1-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 7D 14L from the last 32 games (34% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: AtlasAll competitions
06 Sept
Atlas
1-1
Atlante FC
Liga MX
29 Aug
Atlas
1-3
Club Queretaro
Liga MX
23 Aug
Cruz Azul
0-2
Atlas
Liga MX
12 Aug
FC Cincinnati
1-2
Atlas
Leagues Cup
07 Aug
Charlotte
2-0
Atlas
Leagues Cup
04 Aug
Columbus Crew
3-1
Atlas
Leagues Cup
11
Win
34%
7
Draw
22%
14
Lost
44%
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Recent Form

U.N.A.M. - Pumas have won 7 of their last 18 matches on the road, drawing 6 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Club Tijuana 2-0 and drew with Columbus Crew 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 15W 10D 9L from the last 34 games (44% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: U.N.A.M. - PumasAll competitions
11 Sept
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
3-1
Leon
Liga MX
29 Aug
Club Tijuana
2-0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
24 Aug
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
1-1
Necaxa
Liga MX
11 Aug
Columbus Crew
1-1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Leagues Cup
08 Aug
FC Cincinnati
2-0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Leagues Cup
05 Aug
Charlotte
3-0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Leagues Cup
15
Win
44%
10
Draw
29%
9
Lost
26%

Lineups

Confirmed

Atlas4-1-4-1Confirmed

28M. CapassoDEF
19A. FríasDEF
3J. SánchezDEF
44J. PurataDEF
9F. MonzónFWD
12C. VargasGK
18E. MontielMID
15Paulo RamírezMID
23S. HernándezMID
11DukMID
10Luís EstevesMID
5J. RodríguezDEF
16M. ValenzuelaDEF
13G. AguirreDEF
58A. GonzálezFWD
8R. MmaeeFWD
22A. SánchezGK
20K. ZenónMID
6É. ZaldívarMID
192Jesús SerratoMID
27V. RíosMID

U.N.A.M. - Pumas5-4-1Confirmed

7R. LópezDEF
6Nathan SilvaDEF
21U. AntunaDEF
77Á. AnguloDEF
34Á. AzuajeDEF
31R. MoralesFWD
1K. NavasGK
18V. ArteagaMID
45P. ViteMID
14L. HerreraMID
23JuninhoMID
19J. RivasDEF
24T. LeoneDEF
5Rubén DuarteDEF
2P. BennevendoDEF
22A. MedinaFWD
35P. LaraGK
15I. LunaMID
20S. TrigosMID
10C. HuertaMID
8A. CarrasquillaMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Atlas

No reported absences

U.N.A.M. - Pumas

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
Atlas Win2.34 (42.5%)
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win2.93 (33.4%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.90 (49.7%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.88 (50.3%)
Both Teams Score1.68 (54.4%)
BTTS No2.06 (45.6%)
Speculative
Draw3.24 (24.1%)

Yellow Card Prediction

Oscar Mejia Garcia has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by Oscar Mejia Garcia to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Atlas have averaged 4.5 corners per match at home; U.N.A.M. - Pumas 5.2 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Atlas have generated 1.10 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 34% of them. They put 4.1 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Atlas player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.