Pumas vs Pachuca Predictions: A Simple Guide for Beginners

Want to know what might happen when Pumas play Pachuca? This article explains everything in a super simple way—like we’re telling a story to a friend! We’ll cover our main prediction, team news, fun stats, and more.

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Main Match Prediction (Our Top Pick)

We think Pumas will win this game! The betting odds for a Pumas win are 2.28 (meaning if you bet $1, you’d get $2.28 back if they win). We like these odds and feel confident.

• Pick: Pumas To Win @ 2.28
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Pumas vs Pachuca Preview

• Teams: Pumas (full name Pumas UNAM) vs Pachuca (also called Tuzos)
• Where: Olimpico Universitario stadium
• When: 04:30 on Sunday 19 July

Pumas lost their last game at home to Cruz Azul (2-1). They had the ball 47% of the time and Robert Morales scored their goal.

Pumas Beat Pachuca in Their Last Clash

Last time they met at the same stadium, Pumas won 1-0. In the last 10 meetings overall: 4 wins each, 2 draws.

Pumas – Last 10 League Games

• 5 wins, 2 losses, 3 draws
• Average 1.9 goals per game (from 8.9 shots)
• 51.6% ball possession
• 3.4 corners per game
• Let in 1.2 goals per game

Players to watch (Pumas):

• Robert Morales: 5 goals (top scorer)
• Jordan Carrillo: 4 goals + 2 assists (top assist maker)
• Juninho & Guillermo Martinez: 3 goals each

Pachuca – Last 10 League Games

• 6 wins, 3 losses, 1 draw
• Average 1.5 goals per game (from 10.1 shots)
• 44.8% possession
• 4.9 corners taken per game
• Let in 1.1 goals per game

Players to watch (Pachuca):

• Kenedy & Victor Guzman: 4 goals each
• Enner Valencia: 3 goals
• Alexei Dominguez, Elias Montiel, Kenedy: 2 assists each

Confirmed Lineups

Pumas (4-4-2): Keylor Navas (GK), Stanley Garcia, Nathan Silva, Ruben Duarte, Alvaro Angulo, Rodrigo Lopez, Santiago Trigos, Francisco Cordova, Pedro Vite, Robert Morales, Juninho.

Pachuca (4-2-3-1): Carlos Moreno (GK), Alan Mozo, Eduardo Bauermann, Sergio Barreto, Francisco Venegas, Elias Montiel, Christian Rivera, Kenedy, Rodolfo Pizarro, Oussama Idrissi, Jose Salomon Rondon.

Why We Pick Pumas to Win

If you agree Pumas have the edge, you can back them at 2.28. Betting apps say there’s a 43.9% chance they win, but our experts think it’s closer to 50%—so we call it a “value bet” (a good deal!).

Key stats behind our pick:

1. Pumas won 6 of their last 10 home games.
2. Pumas won 3 of their last 5 home games.

Want bigger odds? Try “Asian Handicap” (Pumas must win by a certain margin).

Player Prop Picks (Fun Side Bets)

• Oussama Idrissi (Pachuca) at 2.60 to have at least one shot on target. Looks attractive!
• Robert Morales (Pumas) at 2.95 to score anytime. He’s scored 4 goals in his last 5 home games.

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Corners Prediction

A “corner” is when the ball goes behind the goal line off a defender—the attacking team gets a kick from the corner.

• Average corners in Pumas’ last 5 home games: 11.80
• Average in Pachuca’s last 5 away games: 10.40
• We like the bet at 1.94 that both teams’ corners pass a set line (Total Corners wager).

League corner stats:

• Pumas total avg: 10.60 (3.40 won, 7.20 conceded)
• Pachuca total avg: 9.60 (4.90 won, 4.70 conceded)

Pumas vs Pachuca Odds

Latest match odds suggest Pumas are favorites:

• Pumas win: 2.23 (about 45% chance per bookies)
• Pachuca win: 3.00
• Draw: not listed but available

Other bet types:

• Asian Handicap -0.25 for Pumas at 1.93 (half stake back if draw)
• Over 2.5 Goals (3+ goals): shortest odds
• Both Teams to Score “Yes” at 1.58

Top goalscorer odds:

• Guillermo Martinez (Pumas) First Goalscorer: 5.80, Anytime: 2.80

Stadium & Head-to-Head at Home

Olimpico Universitario is where Pumas play.

• Pumas last 10 home: 6 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses (avg 2.30 goals for, 1.30 against)
• Pachuca last 10 away: 4 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses (avg 1.00 goals for, 1.10 against)
• Last meeting here: Pumas won 1-0. Past 9 here: 5 Pumas wins, 2 Pachuca wins, 2 draws.

Lineups & Team News

We shared confirmed lineups above. Subs (backup players):

• Pumas subs: Pablo Bennevendo, Guillermo Martinez, Cristian Calderon, and more
• Pachuca subs: Mauricio Isais, Alexei Dominguez, Jorge Berlanga, and more

Recent lineups show Pumas drew 0-0 at Cruz Azul and beat Pachuca 1-0 at home before that.

Expert Analysis by Diego Sánchez (Liga MX Analyst)

Our picks are made by a team of analysts, ex-odds compilers, and journalists. They use:

• Squad rotation, home altitude, card trends
• Stats like xG (expected goals) and defensive efficiency
• Odds movement in Apertura & Clausura tournaments

Transparency: Updated Jul 19, 03:30 with latest news. Past results don’t guarantee future wins.

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Summary

• We predict Pumas to win at odds 2.28.
• Game is Sun 19 July, 04:30 at Olimpico Universitario.
• Pumas have good home form; last beat Pachuca 1-0.
• Player picks: Idrissi shots on target, Morales anytime scorer.
• Corners bet at 1.94 looks nice.
• Always bet safe and only if you’re of legal age.

FAQ

1. What does “Pumas To Win @ 2.28” mean?
It means if you bet on Pumas and they win, you get 2.28 times your bet back (profit + stake).

2. What is a corner in football?
When the ball goes out behind the goal off a defender, the attacking team kicks it from the corner flag.

3. Is betting safe?
It can be fun but risky. Only bet what you can lose, and use responsible gambling tools. 18+.

4. Who is the top Pumas scorer?
Robert Morales with 5 goals in last 10 league games.

5. Where can I see the confirmed lineups?
We listed them above; Pumas use 4-4-2, Pachuca use 4-2-3-1.