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Unam Pumas - Leon
Mexico Clausura - Estadio Olimpico Universitario
3rd Round
*These betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Pumas UNAM vs Leon prediction for Liga MX & top tips
Leon’s players will set foot on Pumas UNAM soil with sky-high confidence following a robust performance over Necaxa last week.
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BTTS – Yes
Is this prediction really a surprise? After all, the Pumas UNAM vs Leon rivalry is famously known for being one of the most interesting ones in Mexico in the past few years with seven of the last 10 head-to-heads ending with goals coming from both directions.
Furthermore, both teams already scored and conceded in their last games. Leon bagged two against Necaxa but were unfortunate to concede against their lackluster attacking trio while Pumas UNAM’s opening game was also 2:1 versus Juarez.
Double chance – Draw or Leon
We can hardly consider Pumas UNAM’s success at Estadio Olimpico Universitario against Juarez a major success as coach Rafael Puente’s boys needed a controversial 87th-minute penalty to get the full set of points. And it’s not like the home team has some serious advantage over Leon in the head-to-head department. The two victories, two draws, and six losses actually give the edge to the visiting team and our Pumas UNAM vs Leon prediction is firm – the visitors will win this one.
Key Pumas UNAM vs Leon odds, head-to-head stats, and news
We highly recommend you check out the next chart as it will help you make an informed decision.
Head to Head
10/07/22
Mexico Apertura Mexico
Leon
Unam Pumas
3
3
13/02/22
Mexico Clausura Mexico
Unam Pumas
Leon
2
1
21/10/21
Mexico Apertura Mexico
Leon
Unam Pumas
1
2
16/09/21
Leagues Cup Leagues
Leon
Unam Pumas
2
0
21/02/21
Mexico Clausura Mexico
Unam Pumas
Leon
0
1
Last Five - Unam Pumas
19/03/23
Mexico Clausura Mexico
Pachuca
Unam Pumas
2
0
L
12/03/23
Mexico Clausura Mexico
Cruz Azul
Unam Pumas
1
0
L
05/03/23
Mexico Clausura Mexico
Puebla
Unam Pumas
4
2
L
25/02/23
Mexico Clausura Mexico
Mazatlan FC
Unam Pumas
1
2
W
19/02/23
Mexico Clausura Mexico
Chivas Guadalajara
Unam Pumas
2
1
L
Last Five - Leon
25/03/23
Mexico Liga MX Mexico
Mazatlan FC
Leon
1
2
W
20/03/23
Mexico Clausura Mexico
Santos Laguna
Leon
1
4
W
17/03/23
CONCACAF Champions League CCL
Tauro FC
Leon
0
2
W
11/03/23
Mexico Clausura Mexico
Atlas
Leon
0
1
W
08/03/23
CONCACAF Champions League CCL
Tauro FC
Leon
0
1
W
Pumas UNAM odds: +130 – 42.0%
Draw odds: +250 – 27.0%
Leon odds: +205 – 31.0%
The above-mentioned odds are adamant, at +205 betting odds, Leon are clearly not the bookies’ favorite to win this one as they expect only a 31.0% chance of success. Yes, Pumas UNAM have a 42.0% likelihood of snatching the three points but we feel that the +130 odds are just not worth it.
Predicted lineups, team news, and last result
Pumas UNAM
Pumas Unam have lost one game and won the other. It’s a rather lackluster performance by Rafael Puente’s boys and it’s difficult to predict how their next match will end as the players have definitely not been convincing. Just look at the last match – the 3:0 loss versus Santos Laguna was the least the players could’ve gone home with as with 19 shots on target, the boys from Estadio Nuevo Corona could’ve scored even more.
Predicted lineup – Sosa (GK), Aldrete, Freire, Galindo, Bennevendo, Ortiz, Alaffita, del Prete, Salvio, Pichardo & Dinenno
Leon
La Fiera are eager to get the ball rolling as the 2:1 success over Necaxa in the last fixture will undoubtedly have served as a motivation booster for coach Nicolas Larcamon and his players. The Electricians were never dangerous enough to be a real threat to Leon and despite their early 11th-minute opener, Nicolas Larcamon’s boys showed composure to pull a come-from-behind 2:1 win.
Predicted lineup – Cota (GK), Guevara, Barreiro, Ambriz, Tesillo, O. Rodriguez, Mena, Moreno, J. Rodriguez, Davila & Di Yorio
Starting lineups
Unam Pumas
Leon
*Starting lineups are usually announced 1hr before the kick-off
Player to watch: Victor Davila
There’s a bright future ahead of Victor Davila for sure. The 25-year-old’s equalizer against Necaxa was a joy to behold and we’re convinced he has the potential to be far more lethal up front than this. Certainly, Pumas UNAM are no joke but it seems that coach Rafael Puente’s boys have difficulties nullifying players with Victor Davila’s profile – quick, technical, and deadly in the penalty area.
Liga MX standings
# | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
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1 | Pachuca | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
2 | Tigres UANL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
3 | Atletico San Luis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
4 | Unam Pumas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
5 | Chivas Guadalajara | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
6 | Tijuana | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
6 | Cruz Azul | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
8 | Club America | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
8 | Queretaro | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
10 | Atlas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Leon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Toluca | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Mazatlan FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Necaxa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
15 | Juarez FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
16 | Monterrey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
17 | Santos Laguna | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
18 | Puebla | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
Common Pumas UNAM vs Leon questions about Liga MX:
- Are there any injuries or suspensions? – Not for the home team but Leon’s players won’t be able to count on their colleague Byron Castillo as he’s suffering from an ankle injury.
- What’s coach Rafael Puente’s record against Leon? – He faced Pumas UNAM six times in which he earned one victory, one game ended in a draw, and he lost four events.
- Which team has more national team players? – Leon. The visitors have seven national team players while Pumas UNAM have only three.
- Which bookmaker would you recommend? – We advise you to try out DraftKings.