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

U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs CF Pachuca

Liga MXApertura - 1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
#4 · Liga MX
LLWWL
0 - 3
Referee: V. Arce
CF Pachuca
#13 · Liga MX
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★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.65
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.62 (implied 61.9%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 64.4% probability (an expert ratio of 1.55). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (64.4% vs 61.9%), 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 CF Pachuca to win against U.N.A.M. - Pumas, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Pachuca has shown a stronger overall performance this season, currently riding a wave of form with four wins in their last five matches. This positive trend highlights their ability to secure points consistently, which will be crucial in this matchup. In contrast, U.N.A.M. - Pumas has struggled recently, managing only two wins in their last five fixtures. Their recent form of WLDWL suggests inconsistency, which could hinder their chances of earning a positive result. While they have had some successes this season, the lack of stability may be a concern heading into the game. The model indicates a win probability of approximately 65% for CF Pachuca, with a key market percentage suggesting they are likely to score at least two goals. However, one caveat to consider is that if U.N.A.M. - Pumas can find their rhythm early, they could pose a significant challenge. For a deeper understanding of the prediction, the full methodology is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through 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
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win49%2.36
Draw23%3.35
CF Pachuca Win28%2.80
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6256.9%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.7952.4%

Combined goal output is high (3.1 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1-1 CF Pachuca
6.2316.1%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.1% probability.

Asian Handicap
U.N.A.M. - Pumas -0.5
2.1943%

U.N.A.M. - Pumas have been the stronger side, winning 47% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.23
16.1%
2-1
8.57
11.8%
1-0
8.59
11.7%
0-1
9.55
10.5%
1-2
9.60
10.5%
0-0
10.33
9.8%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 16.1% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
-0.0
1.74
CF Pachuca
+0.0
2.04
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
-0.3
2.12
CF Pachuca
+0.3
2.42
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
-0.5
2.19
CF Pachuca
+0.5
2.83
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
-1.5
4.50
CF Pachuca
+1.5
5.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. U.N.A.M. - Pumas 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

U.N.A.M. - Pumas vs CF Pachuca
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.323.452.851.802.001.622.15
Marathonbet
2.393.322.781.791.971.612.15
Betfair
2.303.602.701.802.001.652.20
Pinnacle
2.483.492.861.842.04
SBO
2.413.122.671.842.02
William Hill
2.303.102.701.622.15
Bet365
2.503.402.801.802.001.622.20
1xBet
2.393.322.781.791.971.612.18
Unibet
2.233.403.001.761.951.582.12
888Sport
2.253.102.751.751.911.622.15
Betano
2.453.402.801.832.021.622.20
Superbet
2.303.352.951.781.971.622.15
BetVictor
2.403.502.751.751.921.602.15

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
90.9%
Over 1.5 Goals
75.5%
Over 2.5 Goals
52.4%
Over 3.5 Goals
32.1%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XU.N.A.M. - Pumas or Draw
72%1.39
12U.N.A.M. - Pumas or CF Pachuca
77%1.28
X2Draw or CF Pachuca
51%1.55

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (evenly matched 4-4)
4 U.N.A.M. - Pumas2 Draw4 CF Pachuca
18 May
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
1-0
CF Pachuca
Liga MX
15 May
CF Pachuca
1-0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
25 Apr
CF Pachuca
0-2
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
Nov 25
CF Pachuca
3-1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
Jul 25
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
2-3
CF Pachuca
Liga MX
Feb 25
CF Pachuca
2-1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
Jul 24
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
2-0
CF Pachuca
Liga MX
May 24
CF Pachuca
0-0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX
Jan 24
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
3-1
CF Pachuca
Liga MX
Jul 23
CF Pachuca
1-1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Liga MX

The head-to-head record between U.N.A.M. - Pumas and CF Pachuca stands at 4 wins for each side, with 2 draws in their last 10 encounters. This indicates a balanced rivalry, though the scorelines suggest a mix of narrow and more decisive outcomes. Both teams have recorded victories by a single goal, such as U.N.A.M.'s 1-0 win and Pachuca's 1-0 response. However, there have also been heavier wins, like Pachuca's 3-1 victory. The frequency of draws, particularly a 0-0 and two 1-1 matches, points to several tightly contested fixtures. Overall, neither team has dominated recently, with both having equal success in this matchup.

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
13
CF Pachuca
31024313
LLW
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
U.N.A.M. - PumasHome
0W0D1L
1 playedGF 0 · GA 30.00 pts/game
CF PachucaAway
1W0D1L
2 playedGF 3 · GA 11.50 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
U.N.A.M. - PumasCF Pachuca
1.73Goals p.g.1.41
1.33Goals conceded p.g.1.07
33%Clean sheets26%
47%Win rate52%
3.07Avg goals in match2.48
0.86xG per game1.20
-0.27xGA per game-0.14
47%Possession %43%
3.1Shots on target / game4.7
3.6Corners per game4.9
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Recent Form

U.N.A.M. - Pumas have won 7 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include lost to U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0-3 and lost to U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0-1.

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%
CF Pachuca
Recent Form

CF Pachuca have won 5 of their last 14 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include lost to CF Pachuca 2-1 and lost to FC Cincinnati 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 4D 9L from the last 27 games (52% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: CF PachucaAll competitions
07 Aug
Columbus Crew
2-1
CF Pachuca
Leagues Cup
04 Aug
FC Cincinnati
3-1
CF Pachuca
Leagues Cup
02 Aug
Leon
1-0
CF Pachuca
Liga MX
27 Jul
CF Pachuca
1-2
Club Queretaro
Liga MX
18 Jul
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
0-3
CF Pachuca
Liga MX
04 Jul
CF Pachuca
3-1
Puebla
Friendlies Clubs
14
Win
52%
4
Draw
15%
9
Lost
33%

Lineups

Confirmed

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

5Rubén DuarteDEF
77Álvaro AnguloDEF
6Nathan SilvaDEF
203Stanley GarcíaDEF
23JuninhoFWD
1Keylor NavasGK
31Robert MoralesMID
17Sebastián CórdovaMID
7Rodrigo LopezMID
45Pedro ViteMID
20Santiago TrigosMID
199Kleber CarranzaDEF
2Pablo BennevendoDEF
12Cristian CalderónDEF
24Antonio LeoneDEF
34Angel AzuajeDEF
9Guillermo MartínezFWD
22Alan MedinaFWD
30Santiago LópezFWD
35Pablo LaraGK
18Victor ArteagaMID

CF Pachuca4-2-3-1Confirmed

22Alan MozoDEF
15Francisco VenegasDEF
2Sergio BarretoDEF
4Eduardo BauermannDEF
23Salomón RondónFWD
25Carlos MorenoGK
10Elías MontielMID
16Christian RiveraMID
29KenedyMID
7Rodolfo PizarroMID
11Oussama IdrissiMID
6Mauricio IsaisDEF
13Jorge BerlangaDEF
14Carlos SánchezDEF
21Nicolás VallejoFWD
19Illian HernandezFWD
8Alexei DomínguezFWD
187Gael ÁlvarezFWD
31Jose EulogioGK
26Alan BautistaMID
30Sergio RodríguezMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

U.N.A.M. - Pumas

No reported absences

CF Pachuca

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 Score1.62 (56.9%)
Value Bets
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win2.36 (48.8%)
CF Pachuca Win2.80 (27.8%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.79 (52.4%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.98 (47.6%)
BTTS No2.16 (43.1%)
Speculative
Draw3.35 (23.4%)

Yellow Card Prediction

V. Arce has averaged 1.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

U.N.A.M. - Pumas have averaged 3.6 corners per match at home; CF Pachuca 4.9 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

U.N.A.M. - Pumas have generated 0.86 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 47% of them. They put 3.1 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. U.N.A.M. - Pumas 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.