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Puebla vs Leon Prediction, Tips & Odds

Puebla vs Leon

Liga MXApertura - 11
Puebla
#9 · Liga MX
LDLWL
VS
Estadio Cuauhtémoc, Puebla (51,726)
Leon
#5 · Liga MX
WDWLW
★ 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 1.67 (implied 60.1%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 62.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.60). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (62.6% vs 60.1%), 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 Leon to win against Puebla, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Both teams are closely matched in the standings, with Leon currently sitting in 7th position and Puebla in 9th, each having accumulated 14 points from their first nine matches. Leon edges ahead in goal difference, having scored 12 goals and conceded 10, compared to Puebla's 11 goals for and 11 against. Leon has shown slightly better form recently, with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last five matches. This includes a more robust defensive record, which could be key in a tightly contested match. With a goal difference of +2, Leon has demonstrated a capacity to score while maintaining a relatively solid defence, which could give them the edge in this matchup. Puebla, on the other hand, has also recorded 2 wins, but with a less favourable form of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last five. Their goal difference is neutral, indicating they have struggled to outperform their opponents consistently. This could be a concern as they face a team that has shown slightly more attacking prowess. The model output suggests a win probability of 55% for Leon, with a projected score of 2-1. However, one potential caveat is that both teams have shown inconsistency in their recent performances, which could lead to an unpredictable outcome. The full method of this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, developed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team using an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results across 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
Puebla Win34%2.88
Draw24%3.27
Leon Win42%2.35
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6756.8%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.8752.7%

Combined goal output is high (2.7 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Puebla 1-1 Leon
6.3515.8%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.8% probability.

Asian Handicap
Leon -0.0
1.7036%

Leon have been the stronger side, winning 51% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.35
15.8%
0-1
8.36
12.0%
1-2
8.84
11.3%
1-0
9.38
10.7%
0-0
9.71
10.4%
2-1
10.11
9.9%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 15.8% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Puebla
-0.0
2.08
Leon
+0.0
1.70
Puebla
-0.3
2.55
Leon
+0.3
2.07
Puebla
-1.5
6.00
Leon
+1.5
4.50

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Leon 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

Puebla vs Leon
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
2.853.242.341.861.871.662.06
Betfair
2.803.502.381.871.90——
Pinnacle
2.953.302.461.931.91——
William Hill
2.753.002.30——1.672.05
Bet365
3.003.402.251.851.951.702.05
1xBet
2.883.242.361.861.871.662.09
Betano
2.953.202.421.901.951.652.15
BetVictor
2.883.302.301.821.851.652.10

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
90%
Over 1.5 Goals
73.7%
Over 2.5 Goals
52.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
29.7%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XPuebla or Draw
58%1.55
12Puebla or Leon
76%1.30
X2Draw or Leon
66%1.37

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Leon leads 5-3)
3 Puebla2 Draw5 Leon
11 Apr
Puebla
0-1
Leon
Liga MX
Nov 25
Leon
1-2
Puebla
Liga MX
Apr 25
Leon
1-0
Puebla
Liga MX
Jul 24
Puebla
2-2
Leon
Liga MX
Mar 24
Leon
2-1
Puebla
Liga MX
Nov 23
Puebla
5-4
Leon
Liga MX
Feb 23
Leon
2-0
Puebla
Liga MX
Jul 22
Puebla
1-1
Leon
Liga MX
Apr 22
Leon
0-1
Puebla
Liga MX
Nov 21
Leon
2-0
Puebla
Liga MX

In the last 10 matches between Puebla and Leon, Leon has the edge with 5 wins, while Puebla has won 3 times and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines indicate a mix of close contests and a few high-scoring affairs, notably Puebla's dramatic 5-4 victory in November 2023. Most results have been tight, with only three matches being decided by more than a single goal. Leon's recent dominance includes three consecutive victories, while Puebla's last win against Leon came in April 2022, suggesting a challenging trend for them in this matchup.

Liga MX Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Toluca
1062223121120
DLWWW
2
Club America
962121101120
WDLWW
3
Guadalajara Chivas
105321710718
LDWWD
4
Club Queretaro
9522138517
WDWWL
5
Leon
105231411317
WDWLD
6
Atlas
105231617-117
WDLDL
9
Puebla
104241112-114
LDLWL
16
Santos Laguna
103161015-510
WWWLD
17
Necaxa
102261220-88
LLLDL
18
FC Juarez
10109725-183
LWLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
PueblaHome
1W2D1L
4 playedGF 5 · GA 51.25 pts/game
LeonAway
1W2D2L
5 playedGF 5 · GA 71.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
PueblaLeon
1.09Goals p.g.1.57
1.7Goals conceded p.g.1.51
18%Clean sheets24%
27%Win rate51%
2.79Avg goals in match3.08
1.03xG per game1.41
-0.39xGA per game0.18
46%Possession %48%
3.9Shots on target / game5.2
5.2Corners per game3.4
Puebla
Recent Form

Puebla have won 4 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 5 and losing 5. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Puebla 1-1 and lost to Puebla 0-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 9W 6D 18L from the last 33 games (27% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: PueblaAll competitions
27 Sept
Tigres UANL
1-0
Puebla
Liga MX
19 Sept
Puebla
1-1
Atlante FC
Liga MX
16 Sept
Puebla
0-1
Toluca
Liga MX
12 Sept
Necaxa
0-1
Puebla
Liga MX
30 Aug
Club America
2-0
Puebla
Liga MX
23 Aug
Puebla
3-2
Santos Laguna
Liga MX
9
Win
27%
6
Draw
18%
18
Lost
55%
Leon
Recent Form

Leon have won 6 of their last 18 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 9. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Club Queretaro 1-1 and lost to U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 19W 4D 14L from the last 37 games (51% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: LeonAll competitions
28 Sept
Leon
2-1
FC Juarez
Liga MX
21 Sept
Club Queretaro
1-1
Leon
Liga MX
15 Sept
Leon
2-0
Atletico San Luis
Liga MX
11 Sept
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
3-1
Leon
Liga MX
06 Sept
Leon
1-0
Club America
Leagues Cup
03 Sept
Toluca
2-0
Leon
Leagues Cup
19
Win
51%
4
Draw
11%
14
Lost
38%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Puebla

No reported absences

Leon

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.

High Probability
Both Teams Score1.67 (56.8%)
Value Bets
Puebla Win2.88 (34.3%)
Leon Win2.35 (42%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.87 (52.7%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.90 (47.3%)
BTTS No2.08 (43.2%)
Speculative
Draw3.27 (23.7%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Puebla have averaged 5.2 corners per match at home; Leon 3.4 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Leon have generated 1.41 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 51% of them. They put 5.2 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Leon player to score or assist at 1.55 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.