Cruz Azul vs Pumas Prediction
🔅 The upcoming clash between Cruz Azul and UNAM Pumas promises to be a thrilling spectacle. The hosts, currently leading Liga MX, are in outstanding form, having won 6 of their last 10 matches and maintaining a consistent scoring rate of 1.7 goals per game. The visitors, meanwhile, are striving to stabilize their performance, with only three victories in the same span. Both teams are attack-minded, as reflected in their average goals scored. Read the prediction for this encounter below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended with a 3-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (with Cruz Azul as the home side):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 2 vs 2;
- fouls: 16 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Cruz Azul and UNAM Pumas:
- 49 matches played;
- home victories - 24, away victories - 12, draws - 13;
- total goals - 74 to 55;
- average total in the first half - 1.16, in the second half - 1.47;
- average total goals per match - 2.63.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Cruz Azul Team Overview
The latest official match took place in the Liga MX, with Puebla hosting Cruz Azul. The game concluded with a 0-3 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Cruz Azul vs Puebla):
- possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corners: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Cruz Azul are dominating the current Liga MX season, largely due to their commanding home performances, having won 6 of their last 7 matches. The team showcases a powerful attacking strategy, focusing on ball control and a high-tempo offense. In their recent clash against UNAM Pumas, they emerged victorious with a 3-2 win, highlighting their ability to overcome opponents even in tightly contested battles. An unbeaten run of three consecutive matches solidifies their leadership at the top of the table.
Match Results: Cruz Azul
Pumas UNAM Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place in the Liga MX tournament, featuring UNAM Pumas at home against Tijuana. The match concluded with a 4-1 victory for the hosts.
Here's the match statistics (UNAM Pumas vs Tijuana):
- possession percentage: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 17 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 4.
UNAM Pumas are striving to stay afloat in the middle of the Liga MX standings. Their performances have been marked by inconsistency-over the last five matches, they've secured one win, two draws, and suffered two losses. This instability in results has kept them from climbing higher than tenth place in the league. Despite these challenges, they remain a threat due to their knack for finding the back of the net-they've scored in nine of their last ten games. However, defensive issues often undermine their attacking efforts.
Match Results: Pumas UNAM
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 49;
- Home wins - 24, Away wins - 12, Draws - 13.
Statistics: Cruz Azul vs UNAM Pumas
- Matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- Wins: 10 vs 4;
- Win percentage: 63% vs 25%;
- Losses: 1 vs 6;
- Draws: 5 vs 6.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 3;
- Losses: 1 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 3.
- Cruz Azul have won 6 of their last 7 home matches (Liga MX).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- The current home team averages - 1.51 goals, while the visitors average - 1.12;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.63;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 26 times; at the home team's ground - 14 times.
Statistics: Cruz Azul vs UNAM Pumas
- Average total in the tournament: 2.94 vs 2.75;
- Average goals scored: 1.88 vs 1.31;
- Average total in the first half: 0.69 vs 0.69;
- Average total in the second half: 1.19 vs 0.63;
- Cruz Azul: home average total in the tournament - 2.13;
- UNAM Pumas: away average total in the tournament - 1.38;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2.25) vs 1.5 (away - 1.6).
- Total over 2.5 goals has hit in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head matches at the home team's ground (Liga MX).
Corners Prediction
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6.13; at home - 8;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.6; at home - 6.25.
UNAM Pumas: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.31, away - 3.63;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.5; away - 4.
- Total under 9.5 corners has hit in five consecutive head-to-head matches between these teams (Liga MX).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.78 (1.39 for the home team and 1.39 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home team's ground - 3.25 (1.29 for the home team and 1.96 for the visitors).
Cruz Azul: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.88; at home - 2.13;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; at home - 2.5.
UNAM Pumas: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.88, away - 3.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.4; away - 2.8.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 49;
- Both teams scored overall - 26 times;
- At the home team's ground - 14 times.
Statistics: Cruz Azul vs UNAM Pumas
- Total matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- Total matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 11;
- Cruz Azul BTTS at home - 5 (63%);
- UNAM Pumas BTTS away - 6 (75%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 6 vs 8;
- Cruz Azul BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
- UNAM Pumas BTTS away - 5 (100%).
- UNAM Pumas have both scored and conceded in eight of their last nine matches (Liga MX).
- UNAM Pumas have both scored and conceded in seven consecutive away matches.
- UNAM Pumas have both scored and conceded in six consecutive away matches (Liga MX).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the teams' form and previous encounters, we anticipate a tense match with a high likelihood of goals from both sides. Cruz Azul are in excellent home form, making them the favorites; however, given the recent head-to-head history and Pumas UNAM's scoring ability on the road, they are likely to find the net at least once against the hosts. A bet on over 2.5 goals seems quite reasonable. A 2-1 scoreline is possible.
Betting Tips: Cruz Azul - Pumas UNAM
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