BC Place will host the upcoming Leagues Cup match between Vancouver Whitecaps and Pumas UNAM. Neither side wants to lose the chance of advancing to the next stage of the competition. However, only one team can reach it. Check out our professional Vancouver Whitecaps vs Pumas UNAM betting tips to find out who we favor.
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Vancouver Whitecaps vs Pumas UNAM prediction: Liga MX side to edge the win
Key Stats
- Pumas UNAM didn’t lose a single one of their Liga MX outings this season.
- We saw under 2.5 goals in three of Pumas UNAM’s last five matches in all competitions.
- The visitors have the 2nd-best defensive record in Liga MX, with only three goals conceded throughout four league outings.
Correct score prediction: Vancouver Whitecaps 0-2 Pumas UNAM
As mentioned earlier in our Vancouver Whitecaps vs Pumas UNAM prediction, the visitors have a solid backline. We believe they can beat Vancouver Whitecaps 0-2, as they definitely seem like the better of the two teams right now.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Pumas will shock the bookies!
- HOME: +120 – 42.2%
- DRAW: +265 – 26.0%
- AWAY: +200 – 31.8%
*These Vancouver Whitecaps vs Pumas UNAM odds are subject to change
According to the odds above, Vancouver Whitecaps are the expected winners, with a 42.2% win probability ahead of the kick-off. However, we’d like to give the edge to the visitors, despite the bookies’ 31.8% win probability estimation.
Last five H2Hs: History will be made
Never before have the two teams played against each other, so we don’t have any real Vancouver Whitecaps vs Pumas UNAM head-to-head statistics to show you.
Vancouver Whitecaps team news and form: Vancouver want to show class
Vancouver Whitecaps did well to beat Club Tijuana in the group-stage match against the Liga MX side a couple of days ago. Carlos Gonzalez and his colleagues weren’t given many opportunities to score, and the result on the scoreboard after 90 minutes of play was rightfully 3-1 in favor of the Whitecaps.
Predicted lineup: Takaoka (GK), Halbouni, Utvik, Laborda, Berhalter, Priso, Cubas, Schopf, Picault, White & Raposo
USA MLS 08/09/24
D
FC Dallas
0
Vancouver Whitecaps
0
USA MLS 01/09/24
W
Austin FC
0
Vancouver Whitecaps
1
Canada Championships 28/08/24
W
Pacific FC (CA)
0
Vancouver Whitecaps
1
Leagues Cup 08/08/24
L
Unam Pumas
2
Vancouver Whitecaps
0
Leagues Cup 04/08/24
W
Tijuana
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
Pumas UNAM team news and form: Outstanding run with an abrupt end
No one expected Austin to actually beat Pumas UNAM despite having the home-field advantage. However, such was the case a couple of days ago, as the result on the scoreboard at Q2 Stadium showed 2-3 in favor of Sebastian Driussi and his colleagues.
Predicted lineup: Gonzalez (GK), Rivas, Bennevendo, Natan, Duarte, Lopez, Rivas, Caicedo, Ruvalcaba, Vega & Pussetto
Mexico Liga MX 01/09/24
L
Tigres UANL
3
Unam Pumas
1
Mexico Liga MX 25/08/24
L
Atlas
2
Unam Pumas
1
Leagues Cup 13/08/24
L
Seattle Sounders
4
Unam Pumas
0
Leagues Cup 08/08/24
W
Vancouver Whitecaps
0
Unam Pumas
2
Leagues Cup 04/08/24
W
Monterrey
1 (0)
Unam Pumas
1 (3)
Player to watch: Fafa Picault
Picault is one of the most consistent performers for Vancouver Whitecaps. He scored eight goals for his team in Major League Soccer and he added five assists to his already impressive tally. Surely, he has the quality to disprove our Vancouver Whitecaps vs Pumas UNAM predictions if he has a good day.
Second player to watch: Cesar Huerta
The Mexican international is performing above all expectations this season. He took part in the Copa America a couple of weeks ago and he is one of the most important performers for Pumas UNAM, with two goals and an assist in Liga MX.
