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

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

Liga MXApertura - 2
Toluca
#3 · Liga MX
WWLLW
1 - 2
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
#4 · Liga MX
LLWWL
★ OUR PICK
Toluca to Win
Solid home form and superior underlying numbers over U.N.A.M. - Pumas make Toluca the value pick here.
Moneyline
1.64
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.58 (implied 63.2%) for Toluca to Win. Our experts calculate a 65.7% probability (an expert ratio of 1.52). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (65.7% vs 63.2%), driven by Toluca's stronger form and superior underlying numbers. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours U.N.A.M. - Pumas to secure a victory against Toluca, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. U.N.A.M. - Pumas currently holds a stronger position in the league standings, and their recent form shows a slight edge with two wins in their last five matches. This includes a solid performance in their most recent outing, which could provide a morale boost. Toluca, on the other hand, has struggled recently, managing only one win in their last five matches. Their form has been inconsistent, with three losses in that span. This lack of stability could hinder their ability to perform against a more cohesive U.N.A.M. - Pumas side, especially if they fail to address their defensive weaknesses. The model indicates a win probability of approximately 60% for U.N.A.M. - Pumas. While they are favoured to win, a potential caveat is that Toluca could capitalize on any lapses in concentration from U.N.A.M. - Pumas, especially if they can leverage their home advantage. The complete methodology used to arrive at this prediction, which relies on expected goals and actual results throughout the season, can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team has worked diligently to provide a data-driven perspective on this fixture.

Betting Predictions

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

Match Result
Toluca Win58%1.58
Draw20%4.08
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win22%5.06
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6457.8%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.6257.9%

Combined goal output is high (3.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Toluca 2-1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas
7.5313.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
Toluca -1.5
2.6338%

Toluca have been the stronger side, winning 44% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-1
7.53
13.4%
1-1
7.54
13.3%
1-0
7.77
12.9%
2-0
8.06
12.4%
3-1
10.96
9.2%
3-0
11.78
8.6%

Our model projects a 2-1 Toluca win as the most likely scoreline at 13.4% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Toluca clean sheets, in line with their 34% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Toluca
-0.0
1.21
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
+0.0
3.93
Toluca
-0.5
1.57
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
+0.5
4.45
Toluca
-1.5
2.63
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
+1.5
10.00

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Toluca 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

Toluca vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.584.005.251.622.251.622.15
Marathonbet
1.564.105.151.622.231.662.06
Betfair
1.554.205.001.572.251.652.10
Pinnacle
1.614.335.371.672.30
SBO
1.623.734.521.662.25
William Hill
1.553.804.751.622.10
Bet365
1.604.205.251.652.201.672.10
1xBet
1.584.105.081.622.231.662.09
Unibet
1.554.205.201.562.351.582.14
Betano
1.604.105.201.652.301.672.12
Superbet
1.644.004.651.612.221.662.10
BetVictor
1.554.205.251.612.141.652.10

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
92.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
79.4%
Over 2.5 Goals
57.9%
Over 3.5 Goals
37.2%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XToluca or Draw
78%1.15
12Toluca or U.N.A.M. - Pumas
80%1.20
X2Draw or U.N.A.M. - Pumas
42%2.28

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (evenly matched 2-2)
2 Toluca6 Draw2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas
04 Mar
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
2-3
Toluca
Liga MX
Aug 25
Toluca
1-1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
Jan 25
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
1-1
Toluca
Liga MX
Oct 24
Toluca
1-1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
Mar 24
Toluca
3-0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
Aug 23
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
1-1
Toluca
Liga MX
Apr 23
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
3-1
Toluca
Liga MX
Dec 22
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
1-1
Toluca
Copa por México
Sept 22
Toluca
2-2
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
Jan 22
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
5-0
Toluca
Liga MX

The head-to-head record between Toluca and U.N.A.M. - Pumas stands at 2 wins for Toluca, 2 wins for U.N.A.M. - Pumas, and 6 draws over the last 10 matches. This indicates a notably balanced rivalry, with draws occurring frequently. The scorelines suggest that matches tend to be tight, with a significant number of fixtures ending in a draw, and only one match in the last ten resulted in a heavy win, specifically U.N.A.M. - Pumas's 5-0 victory. Toluca's last win against U.N.A.M. - Pumas came in March 2024, indicating a competitive dynamic in their recent encounters.

Liga MX Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Club America
32105147
WDW
2
Club Tijuana
32104137
DWW
3
Toluca
32016336
WLW
4
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
32017526
WWL
5
Monterrey
32016426
WLW
6
Cruz Azul
32017616
LWW
16
Tigres UANL
301258-31
LDL
17
Santos Laguna
300327-50
LLL
18
FC Juarez
300317-60
LLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
TolucaHome
1W0D1L
2 playedGF 4 · GA 31.50 pts/game
U.N.A.M. - PumasAway
2W0D0L
2 playedGF 7 · GA 23.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
TolucaU.N.A.M. - Pumas
1.81Goals p.g.1.73
1.12Goals conceded p.g.1.33
34%Clean sheets33%
44%Win rate47%
2.94Avg goals in match3.07
1.66xG per game0.86
-0.38xGA per game-0.27
62%Possession %47%
7.6Shots on target / game3.1
5.8Corners per game3.6
Toluca
Recent Form

Toluca have won 10 of their last 17 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include beat Seattle Sounders 3-0 and beat Necaxa 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 8D 10L from the last 32 games (44% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: TolucaAll competitions
06 Aug
Toluca
3-0
Seattle Sounders
Leagues Cup
03 Aug
Toluca
3-1
Necaxa
Liga MX
26 Jul
Toluca
1-3
Cruz Azul
Campeón de Campeones
22 Jul
Toluca
1-2
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
19 Jul
Guadalajara Chivas
0-2
Toluca
Liga MX
10 Jul
Atlante FC
3-3
Toluca
Friendlies Clubs
14
Win
44%
8
Draw
25%
10
Lost
31%
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Recent Form

U.N.A.M. - Pumas have won 7 of their last 16 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include lost to U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2-0 and lost to Charlotte 3-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 8D 8L from the last 30 games (47% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: U.N.A.M. - PumasAll competitions
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
01 Aug
FC Juarez
1-5
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
22 Jul
Toluca
1-2
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
18 Jul
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
0-3
CF Pachuca
Liga MX
12 Jul
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
0-1
America de Cali
Friendlies Clubs
14
Win
47%
8
Draw
27%
8
Lost
27%

Lineups

Confirmed

Toluca4-2-3-1Confirmed

2Diego BarbosaDEF
4Bruno MéndezDEF
13LuanDEF
17Brian GarcíaDEF
29Jorge DíazFWD
1Hugo GonzalezGK
9Alexis VegaMID
11HelinhoMID
10Jesús Ricardo AnguloMID
7Víctor GuzmánMID
24Fernando Arce JuárezMID
6Federico PereiraDEF
25Everardo LópezDEF
20Jesús GallardoDEF
3Antonio BriseñoDEF
191Carlos CarrilloFWD
22Luis GarcíaGK
19Santiago SimónMID
35Érick GutiérrezMID
8Nicolás CastroMID
5Franco RomeroMID

U.N.A.M. - Pumas4-2-3-1Confirmed

5Rubén DuarteDEF
77Álvaro AnguloDEF
2Pablo BennevendoDEF
6Nathan SilvaDEF
23JuninhoFWD
1Keylor NavasGK
31Robert MoralesMID
45Pedro ViteMID
7Rodrigo LopezMID
18Victor ArteagaMID
21Uriel AntunaMID
12Cristian CalderónDEF
199Kleber CarranzaDEF
24Antonio LeoneDEF
34Angel AzuajeDEF
22Alan MedinaFWD
9Guillermo MartínezFWD
35Pablo LaraGK
17Sebastián CórdovaMID
203Stanley GarcíaMID
20Santiago TrigosMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Toluca

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.

High Probability
Toluca Win1.58 (57.6%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.62 (57.9%)
Both Teams Score1.64 (57.8%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.25 (42.1%)
BTTS No2.11 (42.2%)
Speculative
Draw4.08 (20.3%)
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win5.06 (22.1%)

Yellow Card Prediction

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

Corner Prediction

Toluca have averaged 5.8 corners per match at home; U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3.6 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.7 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Toluca have generated 1.66 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 44% of them. They put 7.6 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Toluca player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Toluca to Win

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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.