The Herons’ third match in this edition of the Leagues Cup is set to be held at Chase Stadium on Thursday, 7 August. We expect to see a confident display by coach Javier Mascherano’s players, as they surely have the class to overcome this Liga MX challenge in particular. Let’s see what the top Inter Miami vs Pumas UNAM betting tips look like.
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Inter Miami vs Pumas UNAM prediction: Goals are expected
Key Stats
- We saw five goals in Pumas UNAM’s last Leagues Cup match.
- Four goals were scored in the Herons’ match against Necaxa on 3 August.
- Inter Miami have the best attacking record in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference, with 49 goals scored across 22 league outings.
Correct score prediction: Inter Miami 2-2 Pumas UNAM
We saw a 2-2 draw in the Herons’ previous Leagues Cup match a few days ago. Later, coach Javier Mascherano’s players won via a penalty shoot-out. Still, the fact that they couldn’t handle their Liga MX rivals in regular time caused us to believe that this Inter Miami vs Pumas UNAM prediction stands a chance.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Pumas in pursuit of a surprise
- HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
- DRAW: 59/20 (3.95) – 25.3%
- AWAY: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Priced at 157/100 (2.57), it seems that over 3.5 total goals is a very likely thing we might see at Chase Stadium this week. The two clubs stand a 38.9% chance of scoring four or more goals on 7 August.
Suppose you are wondering who the expected winners are this week. In that case, you should know that even despite the absence of their star player, Inter Miami are still considered to be the expected winners, with a staggering 54.1% win probability behind them.
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Most recent H2Hs: Pumas must defend Liga MX’s honour
Never before have these two teams faced each other, which makes this week’s clash even more exciting.
Inter Miami team news and form: Big hit for Mascherano
Football icon Lionel Messi suffered a hamstring injury in the match against Necaxa a few days ago. This is undoubtedly a huge problem for coach Mascherano, as he would’ve loved to have his star player ready for the Pumas UNAM match.
Predicted lineup: Novo (GK), Weigandt, Lujan, Falcon, Alba, De Paul, Busquets, Segovia, Allende, Cremaschi & Suarez
USA MLS 10/05/25
L
Minnesota United
4
Inter Miami CF
1
USA MLS 03/05/25
W
New York Red Bulls
1
Inter Miami CF
4
CONCACAF Champions Cup 01/05/25
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
Inter Miami CF
1
USA MLS 27/04/25
L
FC Dallas
4
Inter Miami CF
3
CONCACAF Champions Cup 25/04/25
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
Inter Miami CF
0
Pumas UNAM team news and form: Time for a youngster to shine
Coach Efrain Juarez’s primary concern is the absence of Keylor Navas. The legendary shot-stopper saw the red in Pumas UNAM’s match against MLS’ Atlanta United in the previous leg, meaning it’s up to 20-year-old goalkeeper Pablo Lara to disprove our top Inter Miami vs Pumas UNAM prediction.
Predicted lineup: Lara (GK), Duarte, Angulo, Bennevendo, Natan, Carrasquilla, Caicedo, Vite, Lopez, Martinez & Ruvalcaba
Mexico Liga MX 05/05/25
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Monterrey
2
Unam Pumas
0
Mexico Liga MX 28/04/25
W
Juarez FC
1 (1)
Unam Pumas
1 (2)
Mexico Liga MX 20/04/25
L
Tigres UANL
2
Unam Pumas
1
Mexico Liga MX 17/04/25
W
Santos Laguna
0
Unam Pumas
2
Mexico Liga MX 12/04/25
D
Juarez FC
0
Unam Pumas
0
Player to watch: Telasco Segovia
What we failed to tell you in the previous part of our professional Inter Miami vs Pumas UNAM prediction is that both of Segovia’s goals in the matches against Necaxa and Atlas were openers. He seems ready to score against Pumas as well.
Venezuelan star outshines Messi
Not only did Messi get injured in the game against Necaxa, but the Argentine maestro wasn’t at his lethal best. Segovia scored two goals and was a big threat to the opposition’s backlines, while La Pulga wasn’t as dangerous in the final third.